REVIEW: Ralph McTell @ St George’s Hall, Bristol – 29th September 2011

by Darren Thompson 3. October 2011 18:42

As England simmered in a late-September flourish of sunshine, over five hundred people sauntered into the majestic St George’s Hall, tucked innocently behind the bustle of Bristol’s arterial Park Street. Somehow both grand an... [More]

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Review: The Story So Far... Ed Sheeran inc. The Croft, Bristol (2010)

by Darren Thompson 31. January 2011 23:22

I first saw Ed Sheeran some months back in his now famous ‘SB.TV’ video, which captured me instantly with his air of musical individuality, creative loop-pedal layering and raw, acoustic delivery. In fact, I was so captured that I bought out the entire online back-catalogue of his LP&r... [More]

Tags: darren paul thompson, darren thompson, ed sheeran, ed, sheeran, example, nizlopi, damien rice, jamie foxx, sway, wretch 32, random impulse, jme, ghetts, devlin, guitar, acoustic, wiley, loop pedal, croft, the croft, bristol, no 5, collaborations, lp, laid blak

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Beady Eye - Live on Tour!

by Darren Thompson 26. November 2010 18:15

‘Beady Eye’, a new British band based on established musical roots and spearheaded by rock n' roll icon Liam Gallagher, have announced their first live UK dates for March 2011. Taking a taste of their exciting new... [More]

Tags: darren thompson, darren paul thompson, oasis, beady eye, tour, 2011, gallagher, liam, liam gallagher, gem, guitar, rock

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Walter Trout @ Phoenix Arts Centre, Exeter – 24th October 2010

by Darren Thompson 26. October 2010 11:34

Based on the last Walter Trout gig I saw just over a year ago, I deemed it worthy to drive a two hour round-trip to catch the Exeter leg of his latest tour. Similarly impressed by the previous gig, one of my friends decided to sign him... [More]

Tags: walter trout, exeter, phoenix, darren thompson, darren paul thompson, john lee hooker, blues, guitar, lead guitar, solo, rock

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REVIEW: Four Parts Guitar @ The Playhouse, Weston Super Mare - 10th September 2010

by Darren Thompson 14. September 2010 13:16

The Weston-Super-Mare ‘Playhouse’ is certainly not Rock’n’Roll, but I was intrigued to see ‘4 Parts Guitar’ nonetheless as I’m a great fan of the guitar as an instrument in g... [More]

REVIEW: Mark Knopfler @ CIA, Cardiff – 26th May 2010

by Darren Thompson 28. May 2010 21:19

With £20 in my pocket, charm in my smiling eyes and luck on my side, I managed to secure myself a last-minute ticket five rows from the stage at one of the greatest gigs I’ve ever seen. Tonight reminded me... [More]

Tags: mark knopfler, dire straits, cardiff, cia, cardiff international arena, guitar, darren thompson, darren paul thompson

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Kassidy @ The Lexington - 2nd February 2010

by Jaydaman 17. February 2010 15:23

A live review of the four piece Folk / Country / Pop outfit Kassidy at a lovely little hovel called the Lexington in London's borough of Islington. [More]

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John Mayer - Hammersmith Apollo - What a Show

by Eddie Sharkey 19. January 2010 08:57

After seeing John exactly 7 days ago in an intimate acoustic Gig at the Hard Rock Cafe, my musical tastebuds were tingling for some strapped in, Live and electric action - and boy did I get it! Arrived at Hammersmith Apollo at 7pm - spot on door time. The queue, as always was immense and twisted an... [More]

Tags: john mayer, battle studies, hammersmith apollo, heartbreak warfare, solo, guitar, free fallin, review

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John Mayer Q Music Night at The Hard Rock Cafe - Incredible!

by Eddie Sharkey 12. January 2010 12:25

John Mayer. Absolutely love this guy. brilliant lyrics, great melodies and an amazing live performer. Winner of 7 Grammy's including 'best Solo Rock Vocal Performance for "Gravity" from Where The Light Is'. Been waiting for a chance to go and see him in concert for ages now and I finally got th... [More]

Tags: john mayer, hard rock cafe, guitar, acoustic, intimate, q music, robbie mcintosh, the pretenders, chuck berry, battle studies

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Mencap's Little Noise Sessions - Incredible!

by Eddie Sharkey 25. November 2009 09:57

"I am so glad I got to go to this gig!" - are the words I uttered as I left Union Chapel. Mencap's Little Noise Sessions has been running for a few years now. Its aim is to support people with learning disabilities which is a great cause. Jo Whiley is the host of this annual event. Her Sister Fr... [More]

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