Tag Archives: O2 Empire Shepherds Bush

Three concerts: Arlo Parks, Nubya Garcia, Holly Humberstone

Posted on November 10, 2021 by John S

November marks an upsurge of concert-going for me – a combination of rearranged gigs, new shows and the forthcoming London Jazz Festival. The month got off to a flying start with the three shows reviewed here. Three artists whose reputations … Continue reading →

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Maisie Peters at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 14 November 2019

Posted on November 15, 2019 by John S

I first came across Maisie Peters’ music in February this year after reading an interview with her on the Line of Best Fit website. She came across as a singer-songwriter with a twist. The article likened her to, amongst others, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 10, 2019 by John S

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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Julia Jacklin, Nilufer Yanya and Faye Webster at the Shepherds Bush Empire, 9 November 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by John S

On Thursday night I took the short journey down to Shepherds Bush Empire to see Julia Jacklin – again! I first caught a glimpse of her at End of the Road in 2016, in the Tipi Tent, which was packed … Continue reading →

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Sharon van Etten at the O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush

Posted on April 30, 2015 by John S

This was a concert that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. I first became aware of Sharon van Etten when she released her album, “Tramp” in 2012. At the time I played it a few times, but … Continue reading →

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Two nights at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

Posted on October 20, 2013 by John S

Last Wednesday Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo. Then Thursday,  CHVRCHES. Two great concerts, very different, and yet with something in common… If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know I love Emily Barker’s music. The concert at Shepherd’s … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 17

Posted on October 16, 2013 by John S

Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. A taster. Review to follow, after I go back there tomorrow for CHVRCHES.

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