Tag Archives: Gig Review

The Undertones, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

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

The year 1979 may be remembered for many things, Pink Floyd’s eponymous album The Wall was released, Britain struggled to get going again after the winter of discontent and the political aftermath that followed and in Derry, Northern Ireland a group of lads released one of the finest debut albums ever recorded.

The Undertones have been quite rightly lauded by the likes of radio legend John Peel who famously loved Teenage Kicks so much that it made him cry and many bands and critics have praised the Undertones for their Punk/Rock feel and grasp of the eloquent use of the English language.

The Undertones, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

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

Magnum, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University of Liverpool.

Bob Catley rocks the crowd at the University of Liverpool. Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

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

Magnum can arguably be called one of the finest bands to come out of the Midlands area, with a string of bestselling albums to their name and with a fan base that other rock groups would be proud to call their own, the band are on a second wave of popularity that has seen them deliver five well written and musically superior albums since they reformed after their split in 1994.

Magnum, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University of Liverpool. full post

(420 words, 1 image, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)

Hugh Cornwell, Gig Review. The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton.

Hugh Cornwell at the Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton. Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

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

There will always be fans and critics alike who hark back to the days when Hugh Cornwell was the lead vocalist with the punk band and great British export The Stranglers, however, what these fans and critics always seem to miss is the prodigious amount of work that Hugh has done in the 21 years since he left the band and without sounding condescending to the man, how damn good that solo stuff is and how laid back his nights on stage are.

Hugh Cornwell, Gig Review. The Slade Rooms, Wolverhampton. full post

(426 words, 1 image, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

The Real People, Gig Review. The Cavern, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. April 22nd 2011.

If pushed for an answer, where would you say that Britpop started? Some will stand and yell Oasis till they are blue in the face; others will cite the works of Blur and the talent that is in no doubt in the shape of Damon Albarn, Graham Coxen, Alex James and Dave Rowntree. If pushed a little harder there are those that would even declare that without Pulp, the other two wouldn’t matter and for certain Jarvis Cocker has his moments; however to anybody in Liverpool you only have one answer that has to be The Real People.

The Real People, Gig Review. The Cavern, Liverpool. full post

(477 words, estimated 1:54 mins reading time)

The Icicle Works, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. April 30th 2011.

Ian McNabb is one of those Liverpool musicians that demands the affection of Liverpool audiences, from his days as one of three men to give the Liverpool Rock movement a timely boost in the form of the Icicle Works to his solo output which has thrilled his legions of fans and given Ian the status of one of Liverpool’s favourite sons.

The Icicle Works, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(419 words, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)

Brian May And Kerry Ellis, Anthems. Gig Review. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. May 3rd 2011.

Brian May’s name is already assured in the annals of rock music just by being part of the British band Queen and yet time doesn’t seem to diminish his joy at being on stage playing the songs that made him an iconic figure and by making the first night on tour with Kerry Ellis at the prodigious Philharmonic Hall in Liverpool, it set the standard very high for the remainder of the tour.

Brian May And Kerry Ellis, Anthems. Gig Review. Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. full post

(425 words, estimated 1:42 mins reading time)

Roger Waters, The Wall. Gig Review. o2 Arena, London.

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Originally published by L.S. Media. May 11th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

The Wall is one of those seminal albums from the last 50 years that seems to have transcended the idea of music and theatre being a separate entity. Its main writer, Roger Waters and the guys that made up one of Britain’s most loved rock bands, Pink Floyd, are so ingrained in its effect on the national psyche that it continues to sell in massive numbers and fans of the band continue to hold onto copies of their vinyl and tape even in the face of downloads.

Roger Waters, The Wall. Gig Review. o2 Arena, London. full post

(653 words, 1 image, estimated 2:37 mins reading time)

Mike and the Mechanics. Gig Review. Empire Theatre, Liverpool.

Mike and the Mechanics. Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. May 22nd 2011.

Mike and the Mechanics have been away a long time. At one time the band was the epitome of good music, thoughtful, creatively intelligent lyrics that would make the heart ache and the soul sing. Now seven years after the last album Rewired, they can officially be thought of being back to their best and amongst the highlights of the AOR scene to come to Liverpool this year.

Mike and the Mechanics. Gig Review. Empire Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(399 words, 1 image, estimated 1:36 mins reading time)

The Alarm, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. May 25th 2011.

For the second time in the space of six months Mike Peters strode onto the Liverpool Academy stage and wowed a crowd that for all intent purposes takes him to their heart as if he was from L1 and not from Prestatyn.

Back in January it was as lead vocalist for the reformed Big Country of which Mike was an avid fan and who was especially proud to front on the night as an invited guest for the much missed Stuart Adamson. On his return a few months later it was with his own band and one of the finest to come out of North Wales, The Alarm.

The Alarm, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(409 words, estimated 1:38 mins reading time)

Rush, Gig Review. o2 Arena, London.