Concert cancelled twice so third time lucky for us – covid pandemic I believe ! We were all nestled in a box at the back of the Regent Theatre and Midge came out and delivered with aplomb including two unmistakable covers, Fade to Grey and No Regrets before launching into one of my favourites The Voice. […]
Clever set designed that makes maximum use of the small stage area at the Aldwych, with a seamless rotating floor and various floor sections that collapse to allow doors and backdrops to be ushered in vertically as the narrative develops. Doors are particularly effective as a metaphor for a change of place and geography. Each […]
Pre Christmas gig – 2nd visitation of The Sweet 1970s glam rock band in London’s packed Islington assembly hall. Andy Scott guitarist is the only active performer from the original line up. Blockbuster always reminds me of funfair rides, but my all time favourite is Hell Raiser which was one of the first singles I […]
Back from Hugh Corwnell concert Sadly not enough peaches for me. 3 piece band paired back virtually an acoustic set. 2 guitars and drum kit but heavily powered on the lower end with drums and bass guitar intercut with lead guitar. You can hear the Stranglers vibe tryjng to emerge with the bass licks, especially […]
A rousing set with lead singer a ringer for Phil collins in size, voice and mannerisms especially with the tambourine. Super value in St Peters Church, Ipswich where acoustics are excellent. 2nd time around. Big audience turnout. All enjoyed the Los Endos finale Web site https://genesisvisibletouch.com Set List Where does he go […]
A fun caper from the DC Comic books. Dwayne Johnson as the Rock really made the film watchable with Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate, a pale mirror image of Dr Strange from rivals Marvel (Benedict Cumberbatch) but his stoicism anchored the drama and increasingly became the essential supporting role. The plot is plainly ludicrous but with some rare […]
Wonderful birthday evening in a beautiful Parisian setting with my family . Wolf alice delivered. Shimmering guitars. The bass has a permanent place throughout but warmth and energy from both musicians licks over the symphony. Ellie has a soft but powerful voice which is but wide ranging – she looks a waif rather than wolf […]
A welcome day away from the rock face. Forte drove to London and we shot across on the tube to Royal Academy of Music – on Marleybone Road, knock out art deco interiors. Sadly miss first soloist event but watched ensemble deliver with aplomb Tippett’s ‘Fantasia Concertante on theme of Corelli’ in the Duke’s Hall […]
I heard the queen was unwell on Thursday 8th September – a day after ceremonially handing over power to Liz Truss the new PM at Balmoral – I felt surely this was just a precaution especially after Jubilee celebrations, where she restricted her appearances, so was stunned and shocked when it was all over so […]
