Martin Fisher

Darlingside + Wildwood Kin, Shepherds Bush Empire, 1st November 2018

November 12, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Only the occasional faint clanging of the bar can be overheard whilst Darlingside play. The audience are fittingly pin drop silent to embrace all the intricacies the band offer. Huddled up shoulder tight to harmonize around a single […]

Scott Matthews + Ady Johnson, Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth, 4th October 2018.

October 12, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Whilst heckling of a complimentary nature is probably welcomed by most performers, when the name John Martyn popped up during Scott Matthews’ set there was a mildly perturbing shout of, “You’re better than he is….cos he’s […]

John Moreland + John Calvin Abney, Jazz Cafe London, 31st July 2018

August 9, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Weighty is a good word for John Moreland and that’s no sly childish quip on a guy carrying more than quite a few pounds. Such is his vocal delivery, gritty song writing and overall demeanour that […]

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Omeara, London, 15th February 2018

February 26, 2018 Martin Fisher 0

Largely due to the success of the crowd rousing (and Father Jack like) ‘S.O.B.’ their “gimme a drink” song, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats self titled debut LP sold over a million copies. They were […]

Ryan Adams + Karen Elson, 02 Academy, Bournemouth, 19th September 2017

September 25, 2017 Martin Fisher 0

In a rare moment of chat towards the end of this show, Ryan Adams took a swipe at a previous live review where he was accused of being self-indulgent. “Man” he proclaims, “That’s like eating a […]