Apollo Manchester, 13 May 2018
It was back in 2004 that I first heard Mr LaMontagne via his wonderful debut album called TROUBLE. On hearing the first track of the album I was immediately attracted to his distinctive voice which was both gravely and smooth at the same time - very unusual. Then the title song convinced [...]

Satriani’s G3 with Uli Jon Roth and John Petrucci
Apollo Manchester, 27 April 2018
Back in 1995, and on the strong recommendation of a well known hi-fi magazine, I acquired a copy of Joe Satriani’s eponymous album. It was my first solo rock guitarist album and I was more than impressed. I seem to remember that it [...]

Gorilla Manchester, 17 April 2018
A little while ago I received an album by Spanish female four-piece band Hinds. I could not get to grips with its juvenile pop-rock sounds but was quite prepared to view a live performance to perhaps secure a more accurate reading of the band. The Gorilla venue in Manchester was bursting [...]

JOE SATRIANI’S G3 2018 UK TOUR STARTS TUESDAY 24 APRIL AT SOUTHEND’S CLIFFS PAVILION WITH JOHN PETRUCCI (DREAM THEATER) & ULI JON ROTH (FORMERLY OF SCORPIONS)

TICKETS via www.satriani.com/road. Limited Ultimate and VIP Meet & Greet Packages available
World-renowned guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani’s G3 2018 UK Tour with Dream Theater’’s John Petrucci and the former Scorpions guitarist Uli Jon Roth will kick [...]

Hampton Court Palace Festival June 2018
For overseas visitors to London in June there’s one very special place to be. Hampton Court Palace dates back to the 16th century and is one of the most beautiful palaces in England. It’s located close to London on the shores of the River Thames. But June heralds in another [...]

Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, 4 March 2018
Lead Vocal - Nicola Kearey
Guitar - Ian Carter
Violin - Ellie Wilson
Lead Backing Singer/Instrumentalist - Fran Foote
Percussion - Si Foote
I have never been a fan of traditional folk music (and probably never will be) but there’s something about this folk band that has hit my much-like nerve. It started when [...]