Live review: Leon Rosselson Date: Wednesday 14th September 2016 Venue: Music Room (Liverpool Philharmonic Hall) Support: Esme Bridie Reviewer: Steve Kinrade, Klee Music Leon Rosselson has a rich history – as is the want of his 82 years – of songwriting, children’s authorship, interweaved with so-called socialist radical politics, and it is with eager enthusiasm theContinue Reading
BOOK REVIEW Title – Simon & Garfunkel: Together Alone Author – Spencer Leigh Publisher – McNidder & Grace Release date – 18th September 2016 Reviewer – Alan O’Hare While there is a major Paul Simon biography due this year from the celebrated American author Peter Ames Carlin, tomes on Simon & Garfunkel (and even just the former)Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist – John Jenkins Album – Trains Release date – 23rd September 2016 Reviewer – Ian D Hall – Liverpool Sound and Vision Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10 In the world of art, in whatever shape or form it should take, the brave, the courageous and those that dare stare into the face ofContinue Reading
SINGLE REVIEW Artist – Liverpool Acoustic Collective Single – Someday We’ll See Better Days Release date – 5th September 2016 Reviewer – Ian D Hall – Liverpool Sound and Vision There are moments when the world, or at least certain people with decency in their hearts and the courage in their minds, is able to make aContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist – SheBeat EP – Feels Like Release date – 3rd September 2016 Reviewer – Derek King So, what treats does the irrepressible SheBeat (Jodie) have in store for the gentle listener in this latest collection of five self-penned songs? Well, what the EP tries to do is best summed up in Jodie’s own words:Continue Reading
Live review: 50 Years of Revolver Date: Friday 5th August 2016 Venue: Leaf on Bold St Performers: Roxanne de Bastion, She Drew The Gun, Eleanor Nelly, Tom Morecroft, FABIA, Derek King, the Southbound Attic Band, Joe Symes & the Loving Kind, Only Child Reviewer: Ian D Hall – Liverpool Sound and Vision Liverpool SoundContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist – Derek King Album – Seasons Release date – 17th June 2016 Reviewer – Ian D Hall – Liverpool Sound and Vision Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10 If Sometimes is an occasion, an instance in Time to celebrate, then to find yourself nestling amongst the Seasons is to consider yourself privileged. It isContinue Reading
Live review: Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting, and Nancy Kerr Support: Charlie McKeon Date: Wednesday 8th June 2016 Venue: The Epstein Theatre, Liverpool Reviewer: Alan O’Hare – Liverpooletc The legendary folk singer and guitarist, Martin Simpson, is midway through an anecdote to introduce the ballad ‘Ruben’ and a busy-enough-for-a-Wednesday-night crowd finally come to life. There’s laughs,Continue Reading
Live review: Anglicana – An evening of UK Roots, Country, Blues and Folk Artists: The Grande, Paul Dunbar, Tony Steele and the Massacre, Reid Anderson. Date: Saturday 4th June 2016 Venue: Studio 2, Parr Street, Liverpool Reviewer: Denis Parkinson Tonight saw the relaunch of Anglicana; a showcase for UK roots, country, blues andContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist – Caroline England Album – Faking Wonderful Release date – 28th May 2016 Reviewer – Denis Parkinson Faking Wonderful is the new album by Caroline England. Twelve songs of expertly crafted and passionate slices of modern life and love. This is intelligent pop music produced to a high standard that will appeal to listenersContinue Reading
