The American Dream is an elusive beast; as elusive as a panther in the Smokey Mountains of North Carolina if Serena is anything to go by. After 2 years sitting on a movie studio shelf, Oscar winning director Susanne Bier… Continue Reading
Produced by Ferment, a developmental project of theatre makers based at Bristol Old Vic, “The Window” is a 60 minute performance that explores aging, loneliness and societal obligations in a modern world where the concept of “community” often merely evokes… Continue Reading
Donegal mix master Colpey Calling selects his new Track of the Week, as well as the Best Track You’ve Never Heard. Track of the Week Culoe de Song – “Y.O.U.D” (2014) Crossovers between South African music, both traditional and electronic,… Continue Reading
Song: She Bangs The Drums Artist: The Stone Roses Year: 1989 For those concerned with the well-being of British guitar music, the summer of 1989 was the domain not just of glorious 25-30 degree temperatures but of a redoubtable Madchester… Continue Reading
George Ezra was back in town last night for his sold-out show at Bristol’s O2 Academy. I’d photographed him before at The Fleece so knew what to expect from his stage performance. He doesn’t move about a lot on stage,… Continue Reading
“Good things come to those who wait” – it would appear that George Ezra obviously didn’t get that memo. Since the release of his first EP Did You Hear the Rain? in October 2013, Ezra has ridden the back of… Continue Reading
“Who the fuck are you?’ asks one ignorant onlooker, with the impertinent indifference that is so commonly witnessed in a support acts audience. Soon though this ennui turns to a hushed, but focused, silence as Rhodes begins to win over the initially… Continue Reading
In November, Bristol’s M Shed will be showcasing Asian Arts Agency’s Desh Project, launching on 1 November with a day of free talks, artists’ performances and family-friendly activities, and with the digital exhibition running until 22 November. Desh, meaning ‘Homeland/Motherland’… Continue Reading