Category Archives: Music – concerts, lists, reflections

The Music of Nashville, May 2019

Posted on June 8, 2019 by

This May my wife Kath and I spent a week in Nashville, Tennessee (I spent a further week in the state, exploring Memphis and Chattanooga – more of that another time). It was something that I’ve wanted to do for … Continue reading →

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Big Thief at SWX Bristol, 24 May 2019

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Big Thief are a band from New York who play music that gets defined as indie/folk, although they don’t fit easily into any category. They are: Adrienne Lenker (vocals, guitar), Buck Meek (guitar, backing vocals), Max Oleartchik (bass) and James … Continue reading →

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Honeyblood at the O2 Academy, Leicester, 2 May 2019

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Yesterday I went up to Leicester to see Honeyblood play at the O2 Academy, which is located in the grounds of the University. It’s just down the road from Leicester De Montfort Hall, which has a special place in my … Continue reading →

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Pom Poko at the Lexington,10 April 2019

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Pom Poko are from Norway. They are an interesting band. A short description of their music would be post-prog-punk. In other words, lots of time changes, all sorts of guitar noodles and some wild riffs. Sounds familiar, but also like … Continue reading →

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Ward Thomas at Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 3 April 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

Ward Thomas are two sisters from Portsmouth, Catherine and Lizzy, who are one of the UK’s leading country performers – country with a big pop inflection. They released their third album, “Restless Minds”, this year. It’s bursting with infectious pop … Continue reading →

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Amyl and the Sniffers at Heaven, Charing Cross, 2 April 2019

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I first came across Amyl and the Sniffers at End of the Road last year. They were a lot of fun – an Aussie potpourri of punk and metal. Think Sex Pistols, Ramones, AC/DC and Joan Jett and you’d get … Continue reading →

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Tiny Ruins at Bush Hall, Shepherd’s Bush, 27 March 2019

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Tiny Ruins are a New Zealand band whose sound, I guess, could be described as folk-rock. On record, the gentler, folky side prevails, led by the lovely voice of Hollie Fullbrook. Live, there is more rock – some interesting guitar … Continue reading →

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