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The Horrors at The Pyramids
First – a confession: I never really liked Simple Minds the first time round. This means that no amount of lasers and strobes can make plodding, stodgy ‘80s rock a particularly attractive proposition.
Brendan Benson at The Wedgewood Rooms
With an opening salvo of a brand new number, the upbeat Light of Day, heading straight into the perky pop of Good To Me from 2002’s Lapalco, Benson, leading a four-piece band, starts like a man with a mission.
1 commentLawson Trio at Portsmouth Central Library
Those who were hearing music by David Knotts for the first time can now add his name to the list of living composers who know how to communicate at an emotional level.
The Drifters at the Kings Theatre, Southsea
Showbiz thrills don’t come much more magical than the arrival of Craneswater Junior School children on stage with The Drifters.
Past pupil returns for 50th anniversary season
A pianist who first played with one of Peter Craddock’s Havant orchestras as a schoolboy in 1966 will return on Saturday, May 19, to take part in their 50th anniversary season.
The Temper Trap at the Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
It’s difficult to pinpoint the genre of music that The Temper Trap fall into. But the five-piece band formed in Australia are probably best described as an indie soft rock band, with most of their songs featuring mellow, catchy melodies.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Portsmouth Guildhall
Little needs saying about the first half of the final Portsmouth concert in the BSO’s season. It was as excellent as always seemed likely.
The Temper Trap at the Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
It’s difficult to pinpoint the genre of music that The Temper Trap fall into. But the five-piece band formed in Australia are probably best described as an indie soft rock band, with most of their songs featuring mellow, catchy melodies.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Portsmouth Guildhall
Little needs saying about the first half of the final Portsmouth concert in the BSO’s season. It was as excellent as always seemed likely.
Sweet Billy Pilgrim’s Tale
Sweet Billy Pilgrim frontman Tim Elsenburg had his hand down a toilet when he got the call to say his band had been nominated for the Mercury Music Prize.
Band hope sales of single will help spread the love
MOST bands try to make as much money as they can when they begin their music career.
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Temper Trap sell-out Wedge but Brighton tickets still on sale video
Their 2009 song Sweet Disposition soundtracked the summer three years ago, spending more than six months in the UK singles chart and peaking at No.6.
Five Minutes with...Utah Saints
When you’ve had a musical career that’s spanned two decades of technological advances, converting vinyl to MP3 is the least of your worries, particularly when your debut single was recorded onto floppy disks that have since become corrupted.
Lostprophets at Southampton Guildhall
Having been a fan of the Lostprophets for many years, I was excited to get the chance to see them performing at Southampton Guildhall.
2 commentsAlkaline Trio at the Pyramids, Southsea
They may be looking a little old and bald, but that didn’t stop American punks Alkaline Trio taking the Pyramids by storm on the first night of a UK tour to mark 15 years in the business.
The Staves at The Wedgewood Rooms
A hush descended upon the Wedgewood Rooms as The Staves took to the stage and their melodic harmony filled the room.
Blood Red Shoes at Wedgewood Rooms, Southsea
Yet again the weather was horrific down here on the not-so-sunny south coast, but inside the Wedgewood Rooms all that was to be forgotten as Brighton duo Blood Red Shoes came to town.
Road to Blissfields at the Edge of the Wedge, Southsea
The Edge was absolutely packed as four of the city’s finest musical talents went head to head to for a chance to perform at the 2012 Blissfields Festival.
Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at Portsmouth Guildhall
The BSO and their chief conductor Kirill Karabits brought an all-Russian programme to the Guildhall on Friday, beginning with a lively rendition of Stravinsky’s Fireworks, the music which first brought him recognition.
Musical hits at charity concert in Crookhorn
SONGS from past and present musicals will be performed at a concert in aid of worthy causes over the bank holiday weekend.
Bombay Bicycle Club at Portsmouth Guildhall
The crowd inside the Portsmouth Guildhall was absolutely heaving and the atmosphere was electric as North London indie rockers Bombay Bicycle Club stopped off in town as part of their UK tour.
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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