Category Archives: Live

Sharon Corr, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. August 23rd 2011.

As one of the members of the multi-selling Irish band The Corrs, Sharon Corr has thrilled her fans with her fantastic ability of playing the violin and writing some of the bands memorable songs and hits and with Sharon having released her debut solo album, Dream of You last autumn, her loyal audiences in Britain finally got the chance to catch this incredible musician in a live environment perform some of the tracks and some old favourites.

Sharon Corr, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(403 words, 1 image, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)

Ark, Bilston Robin. Gig Review.

 

Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. September 5th 2010.

The world of Progressive Rock has moved on someway over the last few years with only the bravest and best from the previous century retaining and moving on with their fan base.

Newer groups such as The Reasoning have taken the genre to new pastures where it is flourishing and attracting an audience unheard of back in the time when Ark decided to finally call it a day in 1995, however; when you have something to say and an audience keen on reliving some of the finest Prog to come out of the Midlands then it’s advisable to give those thoughts an airing and see what happens.

Ark, Bilston Robin. Gig Review. full post

(373 words, 1 image, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)

The Trestles, Gig Review. Zanzibar.

Originally published by L.S. Media. August 30th 2010.

The Mathew Street Festival is a time for the whole city of Liverpool and all those that visit it during the Bank Holiday Weekend to take in as much music as possible. For some it’s the chance to reminisce over their youth and watch the six main stages come alive with songs from a different time. These then will stay in the mind for another year and the rest of the weekend will largely be forgotten.

The Trestles, Gig Review. Zanzibar. full post

(459 words, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)

Ian Parker, Crosby Civic Hall. Gig Review.

Originally published by L.S. Media. September 2nd 2010.

When somebody of Ian Parker’s ability and stature comes to town, it would be foolish to miss whatever event he has planned. Whether it’s the full band experience or just him and a couple of friendly musicians in tow, you are guaranteed a night of sheer bliss, a definite moment of aural exquisiteness.

With a range of styles to his arsenal, including blues, Ian kicked off the hour and half set with Gates of Hell and the sensual Winding River to an audience that adored his effortless playing and general put upon Midlands humour and self deprecating appreciation.

Ian Parker, Crosby Civic Hall. Gig Review. full post

(378 words, 1 image, estimated 1:31 mins reading time)

From The Rats, Mathew Street Festival 2010. Gig Review.

Originally published by L.S. Media. August 29th 2010.

L.S. Media Rating ****

For some the Mathew Street Festival means a chance to relive their youth and catch some cover acts that play extremely well and catch the spirit brilliantly of those bands that no longer tour or that are so popular, therefore so expensive, that the average person in the street cannot afford to attend any of the gigs they may arrange.

From The Rats, Mathew Street Festival 2010. Gig Review. full post

(604 words, 1 image, estimated 2:25 mins reading time)

Puressence, Gig Review, Stanley Theatre, University Of Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 8th 2011.

Puressence may come across as a typical Manchester band, full of self-assurance and a drive that would hark back to images of the “Madchester” scene of the 90’s but strip away the preconceptions, the Manchester look and what you are left with is band that on stage really know what they are doing, plenty of talent and a lead singer whose voice is that of real and exciting quality.

Puressence, Gig Review, Stanley Theatre, University Of Liverpool. full post

(401 words, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

Chris DeBurgh, Gig Review. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 10th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating ****

There can be no doubting Chris DeBurgh’s appeal and delight in performing to a crowd of fans, old and new alike, his amiable and very likeable character not only come across when he is talking to the audience about his life but also in the way he presents his music. Completely professional with just the right of Gaelic charm that has endeared him to audiences world-wide, even places where other artists’ would back away from playing, Chris DeBurgh makes sure that nobody is disappointed when they leave one of his sold out nights.

Chris DeBurgh, Gig Review. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. full post

(417 words, 1 image, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

Amsterdam, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 16th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

Two acts with the same intensity, drive and showmanship sharing the night as a double header is rare but with Damien Dempsey kicking off the Liverpool Irish Music Festival in fine form, there was only one way Amsterdam could go in a very atmospheric o2 Academy and that was to match the whirlwind that is the popular Irishman and give the local and travelling fans a night to really let go and be proud of.

Amsterdam, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(509 words, 1 image, estimated 2:02 mins reading time)

Damien Dempsey, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 17th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

There is no two ways about it; a Damien Dempsey show is always going to be special, when it’s part of a double header involving Liverpool’s own Amsterdam then it’s going to considered the type of brilliant evening that anything else going on in Liverpool that night may as well resign itself to being relegated to small talk the following morning.

Damien Dempsey, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(435 words, 1 image, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

The Straits, Gig Review. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 19th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating ****

In the 80’s Dire Straits were by far one of the biggest bands on the planet. They were loved by people who just bought one album, adored by millions who had followed the band’s career and adulated and remembered for one particular song that had a cutting edge video, insanely brilliant riff attached to it and lyrics that resonated with an audience ready to throw off the shackles of the 1970’s.

The Straits, Gig Review. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. full post

(405 words, 1 image, estimated 1:37 mins reading time)