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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No Hot Ashes steal show at Sunday Night Live

The filming of a live set for Sunday Night Live at a packed and energetic The Grove in Hazel Grove gave six bands the perfect opportunity to showcase their abilities for a segment to be broadcast on Sunday 27 December at 8pm on Freeview Channel 8. It was against a...

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In Review: The Orielles at The Deaf Institute

In Review: The Orielles at The Deaf Institute

After a strong 2015, which has seen Halifax's finest garner more support and put on a series of strong performances including July's show at The Castle, as well as release the outstanding and addictive tune Joey Says We Got It, The Orielles brought their year to a...

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