REVIEW: Imogen Heap @ Royal Albert Hall, November 5 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 8. November 2010 13:55
Below the ornate ceiling of the Royal Albert Hall, a full orchestra is playing against the backdrop of exquisitely vivid nature videos. It is possible that you questioned whether you got the right night, until you noticed the conductor; an overly-tall, eccentric looking woman, dressed in a black c... [More]

REVIEW: Lauren Pritchard @ Hoxton Bar and Kitchen, London – 21st July 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 22. July 2010 12:03
    It comes as no surprise to know that singer-songwriter Lauren Pritchard is Tennessee-born. When she sings her voice is raspy and husky; the sound of a whiskey drinker. Playing at the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen last night, she stood on stage, looked at the audience, and spoke ... [More]

FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Castle Concerts, Rochester, 14th-18th July 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 20. July 2010 17:55
The Castle Concerts are a five day event set in the scenic and historic surrounding of Rochester Castle. See pictures from the event below or read GigJunkie’s previous review on the event.   Pictures by Rebecca Hughes    

REVIEW: James Morrison @ Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire – 18 July 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 19. July 2010 16:11
  Situated in the spectacular surroundings of the Westonbirt Arboretum woodlands, James Morrison returned to Gloucestershire for the first time in three years to play as part of the Forestry Commission’s Live Music sessions. Supported by the Blackburn-born singer-songwriter Charlotte ... [More]

FESTIVAL COVERAGE: Cornbury Festival @ Charlbury, Oxfordshire – 3rd - 4th July 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 6. July 2010 19:10
Take a hardcore festival addict who lives between the grey slabs of Chatham, home of the chavs, and dump her in the green leafy setting of Cornbury ‘Poshstock’ festival, for a weekend in the ‘posh pit’. In my eyes, Cornbury was a music festival. That meant ... [More]

REVIEW: “AC/DC” @ Rochester Castle, Kent – 16th April 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 17. April 2010 22:43
Rumours spread like wild fire in the sleepy towns of Medway, Kent, and soon excitement was buzzing at the thought of AC/DC coming to Rochester Castle.The event was kept rather quiet, avoiding the online world, and possibly for a good reason…Some fans turned up eager to see the legends live,... [More]

REVIEW: Joshua Radin live @ Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth – 7th April 2010

by Rebecca Hughes 8. April 2010 22:05
Perhaps we shouldn’t admit that we gain pleasure out of someone else’s pain, but in the case of Joshua Radin, we do. Had he not of been suffering from heartache after breaking up with his long-term girlfriend, his sweetly-whispered vocals, layered upon an acoustic backdrop, would never... [More]

Castle Concert line-up released

by Rebecca Hughes 16. February 2010 13:00
The full line-up for Rochester’s Castle Concerts has been released. The fourth and final act to be confirmed is the all girl band The Saturdays. They will be performing on Friday 16th July. Kicking off the four-night event on Wednesday 14th July are veteran rockers Status Quo, whose music is... [More]

Live review: Joshua Radin and new gig dates

by Rebecca Hughes 16. February 2010 11:47
American singer-songwriter Joshua Radin, is in many ways your typical acoustic musician. His songs, featured in the like of Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy and Brothers and Sisters, focus heavily upon love.  They are a reflection of his past troubles with women. Not the most original topic and t... [More]

Review: Shoes and Socks Off, The Old Blue Last

by Rebecca Hughes 27. January 2010 16:07
Shoes and Socks Off is simply a guitar, emerging emotions openly displayed across the songs and humbleness for the people that stand and watch. He’s another bearded genius…Shoes and Socks Off was the jam between the bread Monday night at The Old Blue Last, playing in between the talente... [More]

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