Tag Archives: University of Liverpool

Kate Nash, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University of Liverpool.

photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. April 5th 2011.

It’s been quite a while since Kate Nash played in Liverpool but on the strength of her audience that attended her show at the Stanley Theatre at the University of Liverpool, it may have only been last month since she parked her guitar and trademark keyboard on the stage, such was the excitement generated by the young songwriter.

Arriving on stage in a pastiche of one of her song titles Mariella, all dressed in black and looking mysterious and with two Mickey Mouse ears on for good measure, she produced a set of stunning quality and with just the right amount of social commentary thrown in to keep the crowd happy.

Kate Nash, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University of Liverpool. full post

(379 words, 1 image, estimated 1:31 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)

Judy Collins, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University Of Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. June 7th 2011.

Judy Collins is one of the great survivors of Folk music. Eclectic in her musical tastes and vision, she continues to thrill audiences with renditions of her own work and those of who she adores.

For the University of Liverpool to play host to one of the all-time greats of music can be seen as a particular pleasure and for the audience who sat patiently it was one of those rare nights where you allowed the artist to do whatever they wanted, talk about whatever they fancied and play whatever tunes they could muster. For Judy Collins comes across as one of those wonderful women who wants to impart knowledge of her life and who looks genuinely pleased to see people hanging on her every word.

Judy Collins, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University Of Liverpool. full post

(325 words, estimated 1:18 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)

Julian Cope, Stanley Theatre, University Of Liverpool. Gig Review

Julian Cope in concert at the University of Liverpool. Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 29th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

There’s only one to describe Julian Cope when he is on form and that’s just stunning. Knowledgeable, eloquent and charming are more platitudes you could bandy around in his company but he might just give that wonderful shrug of the shoulders, pretend to glare at you from behind the dark glasses, but ultimately beam graciously at you before having enough and going back to playing music.

Julian Cope, Stanley Theatre, University Of Liverpool. Gig Review full post

(411 words, 1 image, estimated 1:39 mins reading time)

Thomas Dolby, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University of Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. November 13th 2011.

LS. Media Rating ****

It may have been the best part of  two decades since Thomas Dolby had played a live set in the city, however the affection and adoration he still holds within his fan base has never diminished.  This was in evidence as he came out on stage  at the Stanley Theatre to a genuine rapturous applause that was full of warmth  and a desire to hear some of the best loved and quirky music to have been  committed for posterity.

Thomas Dolby, Gig Review. Stanley Theatre, University of Liverpool. full post

(485 words, 1 image, estimated 1:56 mins reading time)