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Sandi Thom

Review Date September 20, 2012 Review By David Knowles Location Gibson Guitar Studio, London This was a very special album launch for press and a few lucky fans who won tickets to see Scottish blues singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Sandi Thom. Food and drink was laid on for all to partake in, although the beer ran out halfway through …

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Natasha Haws

Review Date May 12, 2012 Review By Alan Harrison Location Sunderland Minster I love discovering new venues but never in my wildest dreams did I expect to see a gig in a Church; but with the lack of mid sized concert halls in Sunderland the curators of the Minster in the city centre have volunteered to put on …

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Ron Sexsmith

Review Date June 21, 2013 Review By Jela Webb Location St George’s Church, Brighton Promoters Melting Vinyl who have been bringing live music to Brighton for over a decade, once again pitched it perfectly by staging Ron Sexsmith in the hallowed surroundings of St George’s Church. The venue, with its wonderful acoustics and seating for up to 600, …

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Heidi Talbot

Review Date February 17, 2013 Review By John Roffey Location Pavilion Arts Centre, Buxton On the third date of a month long UK tour and with a new album due for release the following day, it was no surprise that Heidi Talbot showcased ANGELS WITHOUT WINGS, her fourth solo effort whilst also delving into her back catalogue of …

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My Darling Clementine

Review Date February 13, 2013 Review By Nick Dalton Location Slaughtered Lamb, London It was like the dress-down reception after the wedding, a warm pub cellar bar with plenty of sofas and plenty of friends all having a good time. My Darling Clementine is the award-winning country-couple project of Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish and the real …

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Midge Ure

Review Date January 14, 2013 Review By Eric Thom Location Hugh’s Room, Toronto, Canada Don’t get me wrong; I was never a huge fan of Ultravox, but I always had time for Midge Ure and his singular, stylish voice, following him into his solo career and beyond-none of which would properly prepare me for what I would witness …

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Austin City Limits Music Festival

Review Date September 16-18, 2011 Review By Brian T. Atkinson Location Zilker Park, Austin, TX “I was making my set list this morning and thought: “Let’s start this thing the right way,’ Brandi Carlile announced early Friday afternoon. She did. The current Seattle resident’s fiery originals (Closer To You, Dreams) and furious covers (the Johnny Cash medley Jackson/Ring …

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Paul Kelly

Review Date September 23-24, 2011 Review By Eric Thom Location The Dakota Tavern, Canada Any chance to see brilliant singer-songwriter Paul Kelly live is an opportunity not to be missed. This occasion, as it turned out, presented two back-to-back, surprisingly intimate evenings. With the release of his Mongrel Memoir, How To Make Gravy and a companion 8-CD live …

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