Janet Devlin, 21 Soho (London) – gig review
Is anybody ready for raunchy Country Rock with an aftertaste of saucy Americana flavours? Janet Devlin and her cross gender demographic of devoted fans are. They sold out this cosy club situated to the rear of what was the legendary and much missed Astoria venue. Devlin is a veteran of the country circuit since appearing in […]
Ian Siegal – ‘Barry’s Blues Barn’ 20/6/2026
A unique event, a unique venue, a consummate performer. Nestled in a quiet corner of Essex lies ‘Barry’s Blues Barn’. A handcrafted little one story, one little room in Barry Hopwoods garden. I was invited to Barry’s inaugural event here all those years ago and was invited again, last night, in what might be his […]
KEB MO’ – UNION CHAPEL, LONDON – JUNE 10TH
This is the second time that I have had the pleasure of being at a gig in this magnificent setting. Union Chapel is situated in Islington and is still a working church to this day. Built in the nineteenth century, it has achieved a Grade 1 listing. The acoustics inside are as near perfect as […]
BETH HART – OXFORD NEW THEATRE – review
JUNE 4TH 2026. This is my 9th time that I have had the pleasure of seeing Beth Hart performing live. Now, this is not something to write home about; however, to me, it means that I have been in the presence of greatness nine times, and that is something to write about. The support act […]
Live Review: Beth Hart at the Glasshouse in Gateshead
Words and Photos by Adam Kennedy Beth Hart is currently touring the UK in support of her latest and eleventh studio album, You Still Got Me, which was released at the end of 2024. On Wednesday evening, Hart returned to the North East as part of her five-date UK run. The show marked the US-based […]
Laura Cox powers through disrupted Edinburgh show at Voodoo Rooms
A late start did little to derail Laura Cox’s Edinburgh show at The Voodoo Rooms, with the French guitarist delivering a tight, high energy set once things got underway. The evening began with a brief evacuation after a fire alarm interrupted proceedings, pushing the schedule back and leaving a packed room waiting to get back […]
Laurence Jones at The Flower Pot – live review
23rd April 2026 The Flower Pot in Derby has cemented itself as one of the country’s premier gig venues. So, when I saw that Laurence Jones would be performing one of his acoustic gigs there, I just had to be there. I’ve been lucky enough to catch Laurence in a live setting a few times, […]
Henri Herbert brings the house down at the 100 Club
There are gigs that feel special before the first note is played. Henri Herbert’s return to the 100 Club was one of them. A packed room, ages ranging from teenagers to old-school rockers, waited patiently as the planned 7pm start time drifted closer to 8.30. WORDS & IMAGES: Callum Smyth No one minded. Word had […]
Secret Bywater Call gig at The Tuesday Night Club – review
It is starting to become a tradition, Bywater Call opening their U.K. tour with a secret gig at The Tuesday Night Music Club in Coulsdon. This show had sold out many weeks previously with no publicity or announcement. Bywater Call are destined for much larger venues, but they are not alone in loving the intimate […]
JOOLS HOLLAND – Live at Victoria Hall
HANLEY-STOKE-ON-TRENT / NOVEMBER 8TH When Jools Holland rolls into town with his Rhythm And Blues Orchestra, even on a damp night in November, it puts a huge smile on my face. This is the ninth year in a row seeing Jools at this iconic venue, a venue that was built purely for music. The Rhythm […]