The Deaf Institute. 12/02/2022 There was a buzz about the Deaf Institute this evening. At the third time of asking, Smoke Fairies returned to this amazing venue. Having been cancelled twice before for obvious reasons, Jessica Davies and Katherine Blamire have embarked on a short seven date tour in support of their 2020 album, Darkness … Continue reading Smoke Fairies
Gigs
The Charlatans 15/11/21
The Charlatans ♥ the NHS - Gorilla 15/11/21 The capacity venue is full of everyday heroes brought together under the Anderson-style corrugated roof of Manchester's Gorilla. The Charlatans take to the stage tonight as both a warm-up show to their postponed 'A Head Full of Ideas' 30th, 31st Celebration Tour and also to thank and … Continue reading The Charlatans 15/11/21
The Charlatons – 31st Anniversary Tour
It’s hard to believe that The Charlatans are about to embark on a 31st anniversary tour (should have been 30th but we all know why this didn’t happen last year!). I mean if bands had gone through half of what these lads have gone through, they'd have packed in a long time ago: nervous breakdowns, … Continue reading The Charlatons – 31st Anniversary Tour
Spike Island: The Resurrection
Spike Island: The Resurrection At this moment in time, a trip back in time to the 1990’s doesn’t seem too bad an idea. No pandemic, no face masks, no allegations of Tory sleaze! A step back into time to the so called, “Second Summer of Love” may be something we could all do with... well … Continue reading Spike Island: The Resurrection
Carson McHone. 29.01.20
Carson McHone Gorilla, Manchester 29/01/20 Country music is on the rise in the UK and despite not getting a huge amount of radio play over here, Country stars from across the pond regularly play at sold out venues, with little, if any, fanfare. Tonight in Manchester, 100 yards apart, Sturgill Simpson is at the O2 … Continue reading Carson McHone. 29.01.20
Harrison Whitford – 17.1.2020
Harrison Whitford - Gorilla, Manchester, 17/01/2020 It’s a great feeling to dust off the cobwebs, get over the Christmas bloat, get out, and see some live music. As it is a new year, it’s only fitting that I should go out and see a fresh, exciting, emerging talent and Harrison Whitford fits the bill. The … Continue reading Harrison Whitford – 17.1.2020
Sean McGowan 14.12.19
Seán McGowan – The Castle, Manchester, 14.12.2019 Reviewer: Matt Forrest 48 hours removed from the most depressing election result in recent memory, and it was a good feeling to be out with likeminded people, and to know that not everyone out there is a self serving c*nt. That is why what Seán McGowan achieved tonight … Continue reading Sean McGowan 14.12.19
Babybird – 29.11.19
Babybird – Deaf Institute 29/11/19 Reviewer: Matthew Forrest There was a lot to admire about tonight’s Babybird gig. First and foremost, in Stephen Jones you have a performer comfortable in his surroundings, so comfortable in fact that he clearly doesn’t give a toss, what you, I, or anyone else thinks. And quite frankly the night … Continue reading Babybird – 29.11.19
False Advertising 9.11.19
False Advertising – Fairfield Social Club. Review 09/11/19 A stone's throw from Piccadilly Station is Temperance St, home to the Mayfield Depot, which is the residency for the Warehouse project, (which having walked past last night sounded banging by the way). However, walk a little further and you’ll come across the the Fairfield Social Club, … Continue reading False Advertising 9.11.19
The Twang – on tour October-December 2019
Back in 2007, Birmingham outfit The Twang burst onto the scene with their debut single ‘Wide Awake’. The single made a splash into the top 20 and launched The Twang onto the music scene. Follow up single ‘Either Way’ smashed into the top 10, seeing the band championed by Radio 1. The band’s debut album, … Continue reading The Twang – on tour October-December 2019
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