In Pictures - Glastonbury 2010
July 1st, 2010Wednesday 23rd until Sunday 27th June 2010 @ Worthy Farm, Somerset
Gig Review - Sky Larkin
June 25th, 2010Tuesday 22nd June 2010 @ Louisiana, Bristol
With Support From: Scarlet Rascal And The TrainWreck
Leeds based trio Sky Larkin were in sunny Bristol to sort out some business. While in town they decided to play music at the Louisiana. To get ready for the release of their new album, Kaleide on Wichita records, the place was decked out with artwork that came courtesy of designer Jack Hudson. Extra lights were moved in to make the evening a special gig for Sky Larkin. Although it was a bit last minute, the people of Bristol turned out to wish them well.
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Gig Review - A Day At The Races
June 25th, 2010Sunday 20th June 2010 @ Louisiana, Bristol
With Support From: The Bird And The Magicians, The Terrabangs, Guiltless Adam
Despite what has been a less than exciting performance from the England team in the World Cup so far, football fever had hit the Louisiana big time for A Day At The Races’ “Official World Cup Gig” where support was specially selected by the band to celebrate the tournament.
The Bird And The Magicians opened the night. Despite their age, the young foursome put on a consistent set of intertwining guitar lines. The obligatory football cover of the night was a cheeky rendition of the Match Of The Day theme which, tongue-in-cheek as it was, set the mood for the night. Highlight of the set was their Horrors-esque Slap On Your Face. Groovy yet sinister rhythms and lovely lady vocals from singer/bassist Betty Belsten were a treat for dancing feet.
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Festival Review - Beach Break Live 2010
June 23rd, 2010Monday 14th until Friday 18th June 2010 @ Pembrey Country Park, South Wales
Featuring Performances From: Plan B, Vampire Weekend, Ellie Goulding, Dan Le Sac vs. Scroobius Pip, The Futureheads, I Blame Coco, Calvin Harris, Beardyman, Chase And Status, Annie Mac, Scratch Perverts
Beach Break Live, founded by Celia Norowzian and her boyfriend Ian Forshew three years ago, has become the UK’s largest student festival, growing from a mere 1,000 students in its first year to welcoming 17,500 students to its new location in Pembrey Country Park in South Wales this June.
Gig Review - Pete Roe
June 15th, 2010Sunday 13th June 2010 @ Louisiana, Bristol
With Support From: Pepino
Ethereal urban foxes Pepino screech to the heavens and ask questions why. Blythe Pepino’s passion comes with ease as she recalls the situations from which these comical and hearty lyrics originated. Clutter, a response to the pains of cleaning other people’s houses, is a thumper of a tune, and their wistful beauty of a song about growing up in the country (not written by Pepino) is rose-tinted and beautiful. The violins and cello add to the juxtaposed sounds of soft, drawn out vocals and gutsy, propelling sounds. Like a Tori Amos/Imogen Heap/Tinkerbell with balls – they’re a contemporary girl de force and unavoidably likeable.
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SY Meets…DJ Parker
June 10th, 2010Roni Size kicked off this New Year with a tune most people had never heard before but one which every single person at The Greatest Show On Earth started whispering about immediately. The track, Where’s My Monkey?, was an instant hit and having been aired on Radio 1 subsequently, it’s pretty fair to say that DJ Parker, one of Bristol’s very favourite sons, has well and truly arrived!
Since launching his debut album, To Eternity, in 2008, Parker has been “the one to watch” on the national Nu Funk scene so it was only a matter of time until he reached the same level of critical acclaim as DJ Yoda, who we believe is a massive fan alongside Massive Attack who have also come out in support of our favourite DJ; not bad, eh?
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Totterdown Music Festival
June 8th, 2010Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2010 @ The Shakespeare, Totterdown, Bristol
Totterdowners are polishing off their dancing shoes as Totterdown Music Festival approaches. TMF is becoming a firm favourite on the local summer festival calendar and takes place this year at The Shakespeare public house in Henry Street, Totterdown. This is a free community music festival which attracts visitors from across the city and beyond - a great family friendly event celebrating the best in local Bristol musical talent.
Bands on Saturday include:
Westaway Projects, Better Brand of Criminal, Chris Scott, The Shrinks, Clumsy, Jim Tigwell Band and Mad Apple Circus, Babyhead
Bands on Sunday include:
Calvacade, Appalachia, Honey on my Grave, Rob Swang Collective, Vamos Band, The Exhibition
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Gig Preview - Scout Niblett
June 4th, 2010Friday 4th June 2010 @ The Fleece, Bristol
Scout Niblett is England’s answer to Cat Power, but thankfully minus the tantrums. Although lacking Marshall’s infamous temper, Niblett shares with her the ability to convey goosebump-inducing anguish. On latest album, The Calcination of Scout Niblett, uber-producer Steve Albini managed to capture the cathartic energy of her minimalist grunge. The sparseness of Niblett’s sound and the rawness of her vocals mean that any live show is sure to be an intimate and emotional encounter. At the Fleece this Friday be prepared to shed a tear.
Tom Spooner
Gig Review - Dot To Dot Festival 2010
June 3rd, 2010Saturday May 29th 2010 @ Various Venues, Bristol
Featuring Performances From: Farthing Wood, Wax Fang, Theremin, Chapel Club, Blood Red Shoes, Zane Lowe, Ellie Goulding, Mystery Jets
The concept is simple, the ambition is massive and the day itself (if not necessarily a festival in the traditional sense) certainly brings a carnival feeling to the shores of Bristol. So take over 80 acts, 14 hours of music at 10 stages across 8 venues and 1 wristband for entry to all - you can’t help but admire the fabulous showcase that has moored on the docks of Bristol today. The festival is by now renowned for uncovering big names and if you want to see the next big thing, you need look no further than some of the smaller stages of Dot To Dot. In the past the likes of Temper Trap and Little Boots have performed and some girl called Marina with her Diamonds also played. Today should be no exception.
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