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Live Review: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Eventim Apollo London – 25th November 2024

December 3, 2024 Lyndon Bolton 7

As with his albums, whether solo or with The 400 Unit, an abiding impression of Jason Isbell’s shows has been one of a continuing story. Obviously any show is going to contain a mix of old […]

Live Review: Bonny Light Horseman + Bridget Kearney, Roundhouse, London – 20th November 2024

November 29, 2024 Jonathan Aird 1

Anticipation was high for Bonny Light Horseman – now with three albums to their name and with this year’s “Keep Me On Your Mind / See You Free” being to all intents and purposes a double […]

Live Review: Witney Music Festival Mini-Folk festival ft David Celia, Studio Se7en, Witney – 16th November 2024

November 27, 2024 Gordon Mackay 0

Nestled on an industrial estate, in a unit painted bright green with a large drum kit on the roof is Studio Se7en. This 200-capacity venue boasts state-of-the-art lights and sound, a well-stocked bar plus street food […]

The Hanging Stars live at the Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber, - 15th November 2024

Live Review: The Hanging Stars + Sid Griffin, Ropery Hall, Barton-Upon-Humber – 15th November 2024

November 26, 2024 Graeme Tait 0

On the last count, the population of Barton-Upon-Humber, nestled on the south side of the Humber estuary was approximately 12,000, but when it comes to live music this small North Lincolnshire Town punches well above its […]

Live Review: Elles Bailey + Demi Marriner + Ida Mae, The Fire Station, Sunderland – 14th November 2024

November 25, 2024 Viv Fish 0

Having recently enjoyed reviewing Elles Bailey’s fourth studio album, “Beneath the Neon Glow“, I was thrilled to spot her playing just a thirty-minute drive away. However, while looking forward to seeing Bailey, I hadn’t realised just […]

Preview: James Taylor returns to the UK

July 15, 2026 3

Correction: The original version of this story described James Taylor as arriving in the UK next week, when as one of our readers has pointed out in the comments, he’s already played Scotland and is in […]

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow “Kept Rising”

July 15, 2026 0

Whiskey Treaty Roadshow proves that Democracy is strongest when it is diverse. It’s hard to pin down Whiskey Treaty Roadshow. They are all over the map, stylistically, and as a collective. Over the course of more […]

Live Review: Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, British Airways ARC, London – 8th July 2026