The Wedding Present was born in Leeds in 1985. Rising from the ashes of The Lost Pandas, The Wedding Present was assembled by David Gedge [singing & guitar] and Keith Gregory [bass], when they enlisted the services of Peter Solowka [guitar] and Shaun Charman [drums]. Several events [including a Wedding Present musical!] are being planned to celebrate the band’s forty …
California Irish is a brand new psychedelic folk band, hailing from Belfast in the North of Ireland. As the name suggests, they draw inspiration from the California Laurel Canyon bands from the 1960s and 70s such as CSNY, Joni Mitchell and the Byrds. Their debut album “The Mountains Are My Friends” was recorded in May 2024 and is being prepared …
Highly regarded New York indie-folk band FLORIST announce a Belfast show on 22 June. FLORIST will release fifth album Jellywish on 4th April, and they it’s already getting mighty praise – “effortlessly graceful” (Paste), “an enchanting piece of dream-folk” (Stereogum), “spellbinding” (Consequence) “I just want music in my life / I just want us to sing along” declares songwriter Emily Sprague …
NERINA PALLOT – ALL ROADS LEAD TO TOUR 2025 This autumn, Nerina Pallot embarks on a journey unlike any other. All Roads Lead To is a tour of the UK’s less-trodden paths, bringing her music to intimate venues and unexpected corners of the country. From historic theatres to grassroots arts spaces, Pallot is taking her acclaimed songwriting and spellbinding performances on a …
Known for their high-energy and strong harmonies, The 19th Street Band brings together a constellation of Americana, hillbilly, gypsy-rockin’, good time music sure to captivate every crowd. This joyous group consists of husband-wife duo Caolaidhe, pronounced “Cally”, (guitar/harmonica/vocals) and Meghan Davis (fiddle/mandolin/vocals) with the rockin’ rhythm section of Chris Brown (bass) and Patty Dougherty (drums). Their newest album, Near Perfect, …
Look to the East, Look to the West, the new album by Camera Obscura, is a revelation. The Tracyanne Campbell-led outfit, reuniting with producer Jari Haapalainen (Let’s Get Out of This Country, My Maudlin Career), have crafted an album that simultaneously recalls why longtime fans have ferociously loved them for decades while also being their most sophisticated effort to date. …
Now The 90’s tribute band return on Saturday 3rd May, asking all the proper questions. What’s going on? Where did you come from, where did you go? What is she going to look like with a chimney on her? All the finest hits of the greatest decade in one place, whether you were there in person or want to see …
One of the most respected and renowned guitarists in music history, Albert Lee has worked with The Everly Brothers, Eric Clapton, Emmylou Harris, Chas ’n Dave and The Crickets over his long and illustrious career. The British-born country-rock artist started his career during the emerging rock ‘n’ roll scene of sixties London, when he swapped bands with the likes of Jimmy …
Morrissey: “I’m very impressed and flattered by what they do” Andy Rourke: “Spooky, spot on” These Charming Men from Dublin, Ireland, were formed in 1995 and to this day continue to charm fans of The Smiths and Morrissey all around the globe with their finely tuned, energetic and passionate live shows. They are classed as one of the premier Smiths and Morrissey …
Jarrod Dickenson is a guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, originally from Waco, Texas, now based in Nashville. His two albums, The Lonesome Traveler and Ready The Horses, along with his EP, Under A Texas Sky have earned him critical acclaim and a devoted audience on both sides of the Atlantic. Not one to fear an exhausting tour schedule, Dickenson has entranced crowds all over Europe …