Fifteen years ago, back before Alex Horne had established himself as a National Comedy Treasure with his lauded Taskmaster series, the chaotic and silly Horne Section band was born. A quintet of highly talented musicians (plus Horne) who also happen… Continue Reading
It was in Bristol 20 years ago that Francois Marry started the Atlas Mountains project. Working as a French tutor, he was playing around with electronic instruments and sketching soulful snapshots of the city. Their first album was released on… Continue Reading
Previously, Squid have described their live shows as something like a DJ set – blending songs together, making stuff up and improvising a way to launch themselves from one sonic adventure to the next. Tonight at Bristol Beacon there is… Continue Reading
John Grant’s appearance at Bristol Beacon comes a while after the release of his latest album, The Art of the Lie. Initially scheduled for October, it was delayed by illness. However, Grant more than makes up for lost time with… Continue Reading
18th June 2017 It should be noted that I have never seen an episode of Star Trek. Even worse, while I have heard of Ming the Merciless, I have no idea what TV series he was from. I’m no sic-fi… Continue Reading
10th September 2015 It never fails to amaze me how big an effect putting your arm around someone and offering them words of encouragement can have. It may feel like an insignificant moment in the life of those who offer… Continue Reading
Personally, I’m not a huge fan of stand up comedy, which surprises people, and I am not one that deliberately seeks out those comedy entertainment panel shows like 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Q.I or Mock The Week either, so… Continue Reading