We had reasonably high hopes for this show as we set off on a cold night for London. What we didn’t know was that the was to be The Sisterhood’s first-ever London headline appearance or that this would turn out to be a highlight of the year.
There is often an interesting story behind this artist’s single releases and this seasonal offering is no exception. When Michael played at The Cavern Club up in Liverpool earlier this year, a song not heard outside one local family was discussed and now Michael has recorded it, with distinguished friends.
It is fair to say that Union J were a superior example of the young pop group – they had better than average songs, some good guidance BUT sadly very mainstream and unambitious music production. Their records sounded too similar to rivals.
The same old Christmas songs get played to death every year and yet more compilation all with the same tracks appear, so it’s nice to have a new one – especially when it’s been sent through with a card from the artist!
KT Tunstall announces 9 further dates for May 2017 and a new single ‘It Took Me So Long To Get Here, But Here I Am’ impacting 6th January on Virgin/EMI.
Beth sure draws a crowd to her shows. This particular performance was throughout so raw and fractured and open that it felt little short of an exorcism.There are no taboos or forbidden song subjects for Hart, she tells it like it is or was to tell her stories.
On a chilly November evening, I travelled by train! - to one of my favourite venues G Live which is situated in the heart of Guildford for an evening with musicians and songwriters Billy Bragg and Joe Henry. The show was in support of their new album ‘Shine A Light: Field Recordings From The Great American Railroad’ which they’ve already toured in the USA during the 2016 American election season.
