It’s been a fair few years since Suzanne Vega last played a live concert in Manchester, but last week saw her triumphant return at the stunning Bridgewater Hall. The latest lady with a decades-long career to visit the city over...
Read MoreIt’s a bit chilly at Manchester’s Band on the Wall. As I arrive early to set up my camera, it feels like the empty room has a faint draught running through it. I think it’s probably just me, though. It’s freezing...
Read MoreThe British Sound Project at Manchester’s Victoria Warehouse boasted a heavyweight (and somewhat nostalgic) bill, as well as a second stage showcasing some of the North West’s best up and coming bands. Northern Soul’s...
Read MoreSoon enough, when you’re discussing Pete Williams’ music career, the subject of Dexys is going to crop up. So here goes: Williams was the bassist in the band’s original Geno-era line up, before leaving to...
Read MoreThere’s a scene in the film adaptation of Jesus Christ Superstar where our eponymous hero offers himself to the crowd. They pull him to shreds. At the first homecoming gig at Manchester Arena, this pretty much happened to...
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