Music Review: Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain - The Lowry, Salford
Mixing light-hearted entertainment with dead-pan British humour and irresistible foot-tapping music, its easy to see why the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain has become a national treasure Straight off the back of their US tour, George Hinchcliffe’s Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is primed and ready for a run of dates across the UK. With […]
Gig Review: Shakin’ Stevens GREATEST HITS AND MORE – Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Almost forty years after his first UK number one, Shakin’ Stevens still knows how to entertain an audience but vocally struggles to pull off some of his biggest hits Mention the name Shakin’ Stevens and MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE will most likely spring to mind. But outside of his Christmas number one, the Welsh singer-songwriter actually […]
Music Review: CLEM BURKE & BOOTLEG BLONDIE PLAY PARALLEL LINES - The Lowry, Salford
BOOTLEG BLONDIE together with drummer Clem Burke certainly sound like the real thing but ultimately try too hard to imitate the iconic band BOOTLEG BLONDIE is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band and the only Blondie tribute to play the legendary CBGBs in New York City. They’ve also been mentioned by Blondie themselves […]
Music Review: THE OVERTONES - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
THE OVERTONES take to the stage for the first time as a four-piece to deliver a rocking Christmas show in tribute to Timmy Matley and their loyal fans It’s been a tough year for THE OVERTONES. Following the tragic and unexpected death of their lead singer Timmy Matley in April, there was a question mark […]
Music Review: SHALAMAR - O2 Ritz, Manchester
Delivering their unique blend of funk, disco and soul, 80s legends Shalamar still know how to give the audience a night to remember Following their successful FRIENDS 35TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR earlier this year, American R&B and soul group Shalamar make a welcome return to the UK for two extra dates at the Indigo O2 in […]
Theatre Review: AT LAST - THE ETTA JAMES STORY - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
In a spirited musical tribute, Vika Bull celebrates the life and legacy of the rhythm and blues singer Etta James in AT LAST - THE ETTA JAMES STORY Residing outside the typical jazz image, Etta James’ gritty-voiced renditions are credited with helping bridge the gap between blues music and rock and roll. Her raw energy […]
Gig Review: BARRY MANILOW – Manchester Arena
Barry Manilow may be the grand old age of 75 but the old school crooner can still pull off one hell of a show Grammy, Tony and Emmy award-winning pop superstar Barry Manilow may be the grand old age of 75 but the old school crooner can still pull off one hell of a show. […]
Music Review: Thank You For The Music - The Lowry, Salford
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC is the ultimate tribute to ABBA, recreating the sounds, sights and unforgettable hits of the Swedish pop group Mamma Mia – what a performance! A blast from the past recreating ABBA’s number one hits with bright lights, flashy outfits and unforgettable voices. The Swedish pop group from the 1970’s and […]
Music Review: Alexander O'Neal THE RESURRECTED TOUR – The Lowry, Salford
THE RESURRECTED TOUR sees Alexander O'Neal perform hits from his extensive back catalogue as well as tracks from his new studio album To mark the release of his first studio album in 15 years, R&B artist Alexander O'Neal takes to the stage for a new UK tour, playing tracks from his new album RESURRECTED as […]
Music Review: RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC - The Lowry, Salford
Tribute act RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC return to the stage to pay homage to Fleetwood Mac's iconic album RUMOURS Its been over 40 years since Fleetwood Mac released their award-winning album RUMOURS. In celebration, tribute act RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC head out on tour to take a journey through the band's history, touching on the […]