Chantel Digs Deep*

Bury St Edmunds – Apex Friday 29 March 2019 Chantel recorded her Bury’d Alive album at the Apex and there was certainly some tension in the air especially on the very demanding & complex Walk on Land which she nailed. All original tracks with the latter and Eternal Dream being stands outs. An intoxicating cocktail […]

Brit Floyd Raise the Wall*

Brit Floyd one of the best tribute bands returned to the Palladium with a retrospective of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, The Wall. The set was a large scale rendering of the pomp of the final 1994 Division Bell tour, complete with a laser light show, inflatables and large circle screen (imported from Pompeii one […]

Floyd Tribute Flys High*

Brit Floyd one of the best tribute bands returned to the Palladium with a 40th anniversary of Pink Floyd’s iconic rock opera, The Wall. The set was impressive – complete with a fabulous laser light show, inflatables and large centred circular screen. Added bonus was other renowned tracks were added to the playlist. The Great […]

Thriller in the West End*

Finally, end if year surprise was  Thriller  musical package. Running for several years but revamped it was superb with a mix of main singers, stunning outfits and amazingly athletic choreographed scenes. Very worthy – we all enjoyed the Michael Jackson ride including Mum. Drafted 25th December 2018. Posted 9th March 2024.

U2 Experience & Innocence Tour*

On to U2 ………… craftsmen still at work. A crowd with huge age range I had not played the Experience album enough and it has grown on me big time – especially, now Summer of Love and Blackout  which stand out Great standing position by E stage where Bono and co were in in close […]

Genesis – Supper’s Ready – Revisited*

Steve Hackett, was as always outstanding – marvellous skill and dexterity. He has been under rated for many years and deserving of more plaudits. Set served was  a mix of own creations including the ‘Hierophant ‘ and a sprinkling of Genesis tracks with 2nd half devoted mainly to rendering the full side from the ground […]

Joan Failed to Wax Lyrical*

Joan Armatrading had fun with the audience – but with no live backing it felt a little bare and first half devoted to new album ‘Not Too Far Away’. Second half some favourites, but for me lacked bite and set so choreographed that when guitar out of tune song was simply not played ! SET […]

Vamps Unfazed at Newmarket…*

B turned into a serial horse winner and the Vamps skipped through their greatest hits to the enjoyment of many of the women in the crowd ! We watched a happy crowd depart, a troop singing as they swept across the expansive lawn car- parks Drafted 25.8.18  – Posted 9th March 2024

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