In Review: The Seamonsters at The Castle

In Review: The Seamonsters at The Castle

We said that The Seamonsters at The Castle, Manchester, would be one of the must see gigs for December.  They proved us right. After excellent support from The Pettibones and Reqs, The Seamonsters take to the stage.  It’s a tight fit – the six-piece are surrounded by...

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In Review: Thomas Rhett at The Ritz

In Review: Thomas Rhett at The Ritz

It's been a big few weeks for Thomas Rhett.  After releasing the deluxe version of his hit album Tangled Up, he performed at the country music industry's biggest event the CMA Awards singing Die A Happy Man, a song which scooped the Best Single award (it also happened...

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In Review: Guadalupe Plata at The Castle

In Review: Guadalupe Plata at The Castle

It's hotter than hell in The Castle. The gig's sold out and there's barely any room to move.  People are even being turned away at the door.  The atmosphere is electric and there's a decided buzz in the air (and it's not from the air-con which is doing its best to...

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In Review: Lucie Silvas at the Deaf Institute

In Review: Lucie Silvas at the Deaf Institute

“It’s so bloody good to see you!” Lucie Silvas declares on stage just a few minutes in to the set.  You really can tell that she means it – she’s beaming and looks over the moon to be opening her first UK tour in quite some time at Manchester’s Deaf Institute.  It’s...

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In Review: Garbage at Manchester Academy

In Review: Garbage at Manchester Academy

It seems apt that as Manchester Academy celebrates 25 years and runs a series of celebratory gigs, one of the acts which comes back is itself celebrating an anniversary – 20 years since the release of its sensational self-titled debut.  Garbage. Before the gig starts,...

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In Review: Tom Robinson at the RNCM

In Review: Tom Robinson at the RNCM

On what marks Tom Robinson’s first full band tour of the century (!) you could forgive him for being a little rusty, but there was no need.  Proving that age old adage that class is permanent he quickly and easily his rhythm to put on a silky smooth performance. The...

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In Review: Peace at Manchester Academy

In Review: Peace at Manchester Academy

There’s a buzz about Peace.  Their fanbase continues to grow, their shows are garnering further praise.  Just six months ago they sold out three nights at the Deaf Institute and last night they performed to a sold out (and frenzied) Manchester Academy 1. Before Peace...

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