PETE LONG & HIS GOOD MEN Cadogan Hall, London When ‘Don’t Be That Way’ was stomped off on a swinging night at Cadogan Hall the audience was instantly transported back to an historic Concert held at Carnegie Hall, New York City on January 16, 1938. It is a date emblazoned in history, when jazz was first presented on a concert stage and accepted as a
Billy Strings live at the Roundhouse A brilliant young singer and guitarist, teamed with an extraordinary band created a sensational concert at The Roundhouse, London on a night that will be long remembered (15 November, 2023). Billy Strings is idolised by his fans and the vast venue was packed with crowds who not only greeted him with a mighty roar as soon as he stepped
Jiving K. Boots Reports It was a picture-esque night for legendary rock star photographer Barrie Wentzell when he was welcomed to Portsmouth Guildhall to attend an on-going exhibition of his finest work and make a special guest appearance before an eagerly expectant live audience. (September 14th, 2023). Cameras flashed when Barrie was introduced on stage by exhibition curator Nigel Grundy to talk about his career
‘Events dear boy, events....’ When Prime Minister Harold McMillan uttered that laconic phrase, he was talking about the perils of political life in the 1960s. But it could also describe the flow of musical events, some wonderful, some sad during the mid-term months of 2023. So let us now cast our minds back to what’s been all happening – dudes. There have been gigs, concerts,
When Peter Dawn published his definitive biography of Phil Seamen, hailed as Britain’s greatest jazz drummer in 2022 his book was given glowing reviews around the world. Fans from America to Australia and from France to the far flung islands of Scotland ordered copies and wrote to the author to sing its praises. Now it will be celebrated at home with a special presentation ‘Phil
Photo Sári Toplek STEVE EGGS BAND at the Oval, Croydon ‘Are there any American girls here tonight? No? Oh bother!’ Steve Eggs seemed seriously disappointed. But the band leader made up for the gals’ shameful absence by launching into the Tom Petty classic with exuberant vocals and gutsy guitar riffs that helped make it yet another great night out at the Oval. The SEBs are
Alert! No, this is not a Government Warning. We just want to let you know about an upcoming summer concert to celebrate the life of saxophone star Barbara Thompson that will be an event, not to be missed and undoubtedly a night to remember. An impressive array of jazz, rock and classical performers will take part in the memorial show, due to take place on
Ana & The Bonzos It might seem like an exciting new concept, but Ana & The Bonzos are not an unlikely tribute band dedicated to Adam & The Ants. They are just two of the star attractions we went to see amidst a whirligig of gigs enjoyed during the mad month of March. First came Ana Gracey performing songs from her critically acclaimed Wicked Games
Rick Wakeman at the London Palladium It was a journey to the centre of Rick Wakeman’s heart and soul, on the historic nights he played two sensational concerts at one of the world’s most prestigious venues, the London Palladium. They came from distant lands to see Rick with a powerful support team including members of the English Rock Ensemble and the English Chamber Choir and
STEVE EGGS BAND at the Sound Lounge, Sutton ‘We are the Music Makers and the Dreamer of Dreams’. That was the philosophical slogan writ large on the wall at the Sound Lounge, one of South West London’s finest venues. But it could also have been the motto of the club’s star attraction, the Steve Eggs Band, performing for the delight of an enthusiastic audience at
