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Future Yard – Cherie Nova
Chérie Nova, a new band to me, played at Future Yard as part of their 48 hour non stop gig; A full-on celebration of everything Future Yard. All proceeds went to their Build Our Future crowdfunder This charming set was the second of the saturday morning-afternoon … Continue readingFuture Yard – Cherie Nova
Future Yard – Bunny Alex
The “ugly crying” Bunny Alex! and her guitarist Connor returned to Future Yard as part of their 48 hour non stop gig; A full-on celebration of everything Future Yard. All proceeds went to their Build Our Future crowdfunder A delightful set that kicked things off nicely at the … Continue readingFuture Yard – Bunny Alex
Tung Auditorium – Soraya Verjee
As ever a real pleasure to hear the sublime piano playing of Soraya, a @livuni graduate performing solo an all-female composed programme of music – from C. Schumann, Jaëll, Chamiande, Beach, Nikolayeva at the Tung Auditorium the other week. The programme, all the research, the entire vision … Continue readingTung Auditorium – Soraya Verjee
The Ferret – Blitzkrieg
A rather lively punk gig at The Ferret, Preston the other night. Headlining were Blitzkrieg – punk rock legends who formed in Southport in 1979; They remain a relentless reminder that real punk doesn’t slow down. Here are some photos:
The Ferret – Pre-empted
Second up,playing at The Ferret, Preston, were @preempted_band – A fiery three-piece punk/grunge outfit from Darwen. (lots of hair!) . Here are a few photos:
The Ferret – MRI
Another cracking set by MRI band playing at The Ferret, Preston. Here are a few of the photos:
Capstone – Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh
I swung by the Capstone Theatre to get a fix of indo-Jazz which was part of the Liverpool International Jazz Festival. As part of the Milap spring season, I was treated to the wonderful Piano playing of Zoe Rahman and @arunghoshmusic’s brilliant Clarinet sounds. We … Continue readingCapstone – Zoe Rahman and Arun Ghosh
Unity – Afloat Showcase
Afloat Theatre and Unity presented a showcase celebrating Culture and Diversity, created by participants of their new creative programme. Since October 2025, individuals seeking asylum, refugees, migrants, and volunteers have taken part in workshops in spoken word, clowning, movement, and other art forms. This showcase highlighted … Continue readingUnity – Afloat Showcase
Unity – Romeo and Juliet
The Rubbish Shakespeare Company were at it again at the Unity. For the Bard’s work to be accessible to everyone, regardless of background. As for those who’ve had negative formative experiences with Shakespeare, RubSC want to show Shakespeare is not, in fact, rubbish! Their goal Well they certainly did … Continue readingUnity – Romeo and Juliet
Chester Lane Library – On The Mic with guest performance from Coruja Jones and friends
Another great night at Chester Lane library with my forth On The Mic event “A showcase of local singers/songwriters/story tellers and poets” Wonderful entertainment with the dreamy, melancholic, indie-folk sounds of Coruja Jones with Jake and friends Hosted by Jim and Rebecca. On The Mic is a … Continue readingChester Lane Library – On The Mic with guest performance from Coruja Jones and friends