The Hollies Review: The British group return to the stage with a refreshed format for 2018 with A HIGHWAY OF HITS
The Hollies return to the stage with a refreshed format for their 2018 show A HIGHWAY OF HITS This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. With over 60 singles and 26 albums to their name, you’ll be hard-pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of The Hollies. Best known for their distinctive three-part […]
BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons
The East Coast Boys authentically recreate the iconic sounds of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons in BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY This review was originally posted on The Reviews Hub. Since bursting onto the scene back in 2008, BIG GIRLS DON'T CRY has gained itself a reputation as being one of the best Frankie Valli and […]
Gig Review: Michael Kiwanuka – The Lowry, Salford
Michael Kiwanuka's new album LOVE & HATE signals a new and more sophisticated phase in the artist’s career Five years after the release of his debut album HOME AGAIN, Michael Kiwanuka makes a welcome return to the music scene. Following a number of sell-out dates in May, including a night at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the […]
Gig Review: Beverley Knight - I LOVE SOULSVILLE Tour – The Lowry, Salford
Beverley Knight cements her place as one of Britain's greatest soul singers on her I LOVE SOULSVILLE tour Since the release of her debut album THE B-FUNK in 1995, Beverley Knight has been riding on a high. Widely labelled as one of Britain's greatest soul singers, the three time MOBO winner has a whopping eight […]
Music Review: THE SONS OF PITCHES: LIVE! – The Lowry, Salford
THE SONS OF PITCHES explore the highly entertaining world of television through their own inimitable style Following the success of their 2016 tour, THE SONS OF PITCHES return to Salford’s The Lowry for their biggest UK tour yet named the “SOPTV Show”. Affectionately known as The Sons’, THE SONS OF PITCHES are a six-member a cappella […]
Music Review: SIMON & GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS – The Lowry, Salford
Bookends bring Simon & Garfunkel’s extensive back catalogue to life in SIMON & GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS More than four decades after their breakup in 1970, American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel continue to inspire a generation as tribute act Bookends delicately demonstrate in their latest UK tour of SIMON & GARFUNKEL THROUGH THE YEARS. […]
Music Review: Red Hot Chilli Pipers – The Lowry, Salford
The 2017 tour sees the Red Hot Chilli Pipers reinvent hits from artists such as Coldplay and Queen Over the past fourteen years, the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have grown to become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet. Formed in 2002, the Scottish group has played with rock band The Darkness, opened the popular […]
Gig Review: Billy Ocean Spring Tour 2017 – The Lowry, Salford
Billy Ocean performs tracks from the new album as well as his greatest hits as part of his Spring Tour Billy Ocean’s heyday may have been in the 1970s and 1980s but the 67-year-old singer songwriter still knows how to entertain a crowd. Born in Trinidad in 1950, Ocean is the biggest black recording star […]
Gig Review: Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox - O2 Apollo, Manchester
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox is a sassy and stylish night out that's sure to leave a smile on your face Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox brought an authentic 1920s vibe to Manchester’s O2 Apollo last night as the rotating music collective rolled into town as part of the UK leg of their European tour. Founded by Jazz […]
The Hollies: A HIGHWAY OF HITS – The Lowry, Salford
A HIGHWAY OF HITS sees the The Hollies make a welcome return to The Lowry This review was originally written for The Reviews Hub. Considering the number of bands that have reunited over the past few years, you’d be forgiven for thinking that The Hollies are just another come-back band. In fact, they are one […]