Tag Archives: Liverpool

Nils Lofgren, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. June 14th 2011

It takes a man who obviously can hold his own in the company of Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen who can command an audience at the Philharmonic with the bare minimum of instruments and supporting musicians and yet still make that crowd feel as though they have only ever seen one truly amazing gig in their life.

Nils Lofgren is one such man that has the undoubted ability to make an audience sit still and carefully listen to what he has to say whilst all the time making them feel special and appreciated as fans.

Nils Lofgren, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool. full post

(387 words, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

Brick up the Mersey Tunnels, Theatre Review. Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. June 18th 2011.

Cast: Roy Brandon, Eithne Browne, Carl Chase, Suzanne Collins, Davy Edge, Adam Keast, Andrew Schofield, Francis Tucker.

For the fifth time in as many years Brick up the Mersey Tunnels arrived at the Royal Court Theatre to a great fanfare and armed to the teeth with well loved gags and up to date topics that would make any other show seethe with jealousy.

Not for nothing has Brick Up…become a firm favourite with audiences throughout Liverpool and beyond with fans of the hit show coming back time and time again to witness the range of comedic talent that runs through the heart and soul of the show.

Brick up the Mersey Tunnels, Theatre Review. Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. full post

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

Blondie, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. August 2nd 2011.

The weather outside was somewhat frightful, with Blondie’s fans finding every possible hiding place from the torrential August rain that had decided to fall well before the doors opening at the Academy. Inside it was a sauna, the gig having being sold out long before the night arrived, such is the pulling power of one of New Yorks finest ambassadors to music, they could have head lined for a week at the Liverpool o2 Academy and still have people clambering for tickets.

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

(366 words, 1 image, estimated 1:28 mins reading time)

Angels in White, Gig Review. Echo Arena, Liverpool

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

In 2010, the Liverpool Summer Pops was treated to a display by an all female group called Angels in White that was as stunning as it was gracious. By no means can it be considered easy to open for the then headliners Jools Holland, nor can it be straightforward to have comparisons drawn against you with other female bands that have dominated the charts for the last 20 years.

Angels in White, Gig Review. Echo Arena, Liverpool full post

(362 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

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)

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)

Mike Peters, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

photograph by Ian D. Hall

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

L.S. Media Rating *****

For the third time this year, Mike Peters returned to a venue and a city that holds his presence very dear to the collective hearts of all who attend his shows. Whether it’s in the form of his band of 30 years standing, The Alarm, his magnificent tenure as the lead singer for Big Country or in his guise as one man and an acoustic guitar, Mike Peters gives a show that resonates with his audience and can make the shiest person sing at the top of their voice as they join in with Mike’s rage against injustice and half-forgotten social issues.

Mike Peters, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(476 words, 1 image, estimated 1:54 mins reading time)

Mamas Gun, Gig Review. Eric’s, Liverpool.

Photgraph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. November 15th 2011.

L.S.Media Rating ****

Eric’s may have only been re-opened for a couple of months now but the acts they have had on  the  timeless stage and playing music that has reverberated in amongst the memories of the heady days of the 1970’s has been nothing short of scintillating and superb. Hot on the tails of the artists that have played there recently comes a band that would have gone down a storm at the old venue, such was the presence and musical ability of display of Mamas Gun.

Mamas Gun, Gig Review. Eric’s, Liverpool. full post

(351 words, 1 image, estimated 1:24 mins reading time)

The Christians, Gig Review. Eric’s, Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. November 27th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating ****

The Christians music may be soulful, laid back and with a message delivered in the song that few can come close to matching, however just because a band may sound serene on C.D. doesn’t mean that their gigs are nothing short of exciting and jaw  dropping.

Mix that in with the heady and close atmosphere of Eric’s and the result is one of a powder keg of brilliant music, stunning vocals and just that little fission that makes nights like this worth going out and getting a taste of the Liverpool nightlife and those that inhabit it.

The Christians, Gig Review. Eric’s, Liverpool. full post

(445 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)