14th April Since its release in June 1975, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws – an epochal moment in motion picture history in its standing as Hollywood’s prototypical ‘Summer Blockbuster’ – has endured as a much beloved film. This is partly evidenced… Continue Reading
2nd February 2018 Considering that their 1998 single ‘Dance The Night Away’ peaked at number 4 in the UK while experiencing an enduring chart presence of 18 weeks, The Mavericks hold the misfortune that British audiences, by and large, would… Continue Reading
14th October 2017 A full fifty years have passed since singer-songwriter and guitarist Richard Thompson made his debut as a recording artist with folk rock juggernaut Fairport Convention in 1967. Since then Thompson has – via marriage and… Continue Reading
22nd August 2017 Despite challenging technical issues throughout, Canada’s Holy Fuck pull off a remarkable show that showcases the very best of their extensive back catalogue, with a welcome sprinkling of fresh new tunes for good measure. It’s been a… Continue Reading
9th March 2017 It’s a fraction over a year since Laura Marling last appeared at Colston Hall with a typically assured performance to close 2016’s BBC 6 Music Festival. On the back of that appearance and with a reputation that… Continue Reading
You may have heard the news that Oxford’s indie folksters Stornoway are calling it a day. After more than ten years playing together the band have decided that now is the right time to end and they will be saying goodbye… Continue Reading
7th February 2017 The London Contemporary Orchestra visited Colston Hall this week showcasing Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood’s original soundtrack from Paul Thomas Anderson’s award-winning film There Will Be Blood. For those familiar with the story, one could easily imagine that a screening… Continue Reading
19th December 2016 After slow beginnings in the 1980s, it was after a popularity boom in the 90s – courtesy of support slots for Oasis at the height of their powers at both Earls Court and the Britpop equinox of… Continue Reading