Gig review: The Folk Upstairs @ The Zanzibar Friday 26th February 2010 The Folk Upstairs – The Return of Dead Poets Society With its closed doors and the wooden squeezing stairs leading to the spacious but small looking first floor, the stage of the Folk Upstairs appears to be likeContinue Reading
Gig review: Liverpool Acoustic Live @ The View Two Gallery Friday 23rd April 2010 Maybe We’ll Fly is a title from one of the artists who played, and pretty much sums up the feel of an evening’s acoustic, fresh feminine folk. On Friday 23rd April (better known as St George’sContinue Reading
Gig review: Seth Lakman @ Novas CUC Wednesday 7th April 2010 When I was asked if I’d like to review Seth Lakeman’s gig at Liverpool’s Novas Contemporary Urban Centre I jumped at the chance. I’d heard of the Mercury Prize nominated folk singer before, but never heard his music, soContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Lizzie Nunnery Album: Company of Ghosts Website: lizzienunnery.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/lizzienunnery Facebook group: facebook.com/group.php?gid=11557365886 Company of Ghosts is Lizzie Nunnery’s debut album, and it’s not before time. Her previous two releases – Monkeys and Devils (2006) and Hungry (2008) – are both EPs. Don’t get me wrong, I’veContinue Reading
Gig review: Almanac Folk ‘Songs from the City’ @ Mello Mello Saturday 20th March 2010 If you write a review of an all girl folk night do you have to be qualified in some way? Must at least your CD collection be brimming with names such as Joni Mitchell andContinue Reading
Gig review: Under the Influence VOL17 @ Studio 2 at Parr Street Saturday 20th March 2010 This event was the 17th in a series of gigs hosted by Norwegian singer-songwriter Kaya where artists celebrate those musicians who have been an inspiration to them. In the world of acoustic alt countryContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Matt Moss EP: The Sea Website: theharmlessmusician.blogspot.com The Sea is Matt Moss’ first foray into the solo acoustic world and dam is it a successful one. The EP is short and sweet and contain upbeat songs like “The Sea” and “Love me More” and the darker stuffContinue Reading
Gig review: David Ford @ The View Two Gallery Wednesday 24th February 2010 I was wondering why I love the View Two Gallery so much. Maybe it’s because it exists in its own little bubble of reality, detached from the hustle and bustle of Mathew Street below (“above the beatenContinue Reading
Gig review: Nick Harper @ The Masque Friday 12th March 2010 The Masque provides an unlikely setting for the return of Nick Harper, who is promoting his new CD The Last Guitar, the long awaited follow up to the acclaimed album Miracles For Beginners. There was support from the everContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Rachael Dunn Album: Alpha Ghost MySpace: myspace.com/rachaelveronicadunn Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Rachael-Dunn/90289269149 Rachael Dunn’s Alpha Ghost delivers an engaging brand of soulful acoustic pop, with Dunn’s vocals beautifully conveying her image-laden lyrics overlaid on Alex Dunford’s skillfully crafted soundscapes. The album opens with the soulful ‘Out in The Storm’,Continue Reading
