Review: Paul Weller’s era-spanning masterclass at Bristol Beacon
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Tonight’s homecoming show has Bristol-based musician Kate Stables and her project This is the Kit arrive at the final stop of a lengthy UK and Ireland tour. While previous shows have seen them perform in the relative modesty of 500-600… Continue Reading
Review: Ocean Colour Scene – nostalgia and new beginnings at Bristol Beacon (4/12/23)
At the start of tonight’s show, it already feels as if new ends and new beginnings permeate the room. Just one day out from Bristol Beacon’s opening weekend after a renaming and renovation project worth a staggering £132 million saw… Continue Reading
Review: Ben Folds’ Brilliant Tour Opener at Bath Forum (8/11/23)
(Photo by Alysse Gafkjen) Two songs into tonight’s performance, singer-songwriter Ben Folds declares “It’s the first night of our UK tour. This is the night that sucks, and the rest of it will be amazing.” But many false things have… Continue Reading