Category: Music
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Musicport Festival Announces 2015 Dates
Now running into its 16th year, the Musicport Festival in Whitby will this year be taking place from the 16th to the 18th October at the Whitby Pavilion Complex it has been announced. This year’s festival will feature some excellent international artists as well as local and regional acts, meaning that there will be something […]
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CD REVIEW: The Chase by Nick Finzer
It isn’t often that you come across an album that is as close to perfection as trombonist and composer Nick Finzer’s is. But is perfection necessarily a good thing? The album is filled with a good mixture of upbeat and fun songs (‘All Hype’, ‘The Chase’) that bring a smile to a listener’s face and […]
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New Artist Profile: Charly
Born in Russia and raised in Germany, 19 year old Charly has already seen and experienced a lot in life – how do we know this? By listening to her songs of course! At the age of 16 Charly moved to Los Angeles by herself – a brave move but also the right decision to […]
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Duran Duran Announce UK Tour Dates Coinciding with New Album
Duran Duran have announced a series of UK tour dates in support of their 14th studio album ‘Paper Gods’, which will be released in the UK on the 11th September. The band comprised of Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor and Roger Taylor will be heading off on tour from November 27th at the […]
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Take That Live @The O2 Arena: 9th June 2015
When I was younger I didn’t have One Direction to cheer at. I didn’t even go to any concerts until I was about 11 really – so I missed out seeing Take That live when they were around the first time. Since coming back on to the scene, I have now been privileged enough to […]
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CD Review: My First Love Story by Eden MacAdam-Somer
Eden MacAdam-Somer is a woman of many talents as ‘My First Love Story’ proves. A list of her skills includes: composer, violinist, violist and vocalist and are combined onto this album. Album opener ‘Fourteen Miles’ is a perfect example of the direction the album takes. Filled with variety and a Celtic feel about it, there […]
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Album Review: For George, Cole and Duke by Harry Allen
This latest album from saxophonist Harry Allen is a perfect example of why composers such as George Gershwin, Cole Porter and Duke Ellington can still inspire a whole new generation of musicians. For George, Cole and Duke is an album that is one of the most classy and sophisticated jazz albums that I have heard […]
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CD Review: RelativE ResonancE, Devin Gray
This is the second album to be released by the drummer and composer and sounds as scientific and experimental as its title. By bringing together Chris Speed (saxophone/clarinet), Kris Davis (piano) and Chris Tordini (bass), this album is filled with enthusiasm, energy and freedom that makes it and album that will thrill those who like […]
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CD Review: Lady Sings the Blues, Rebecca Ferguson
There seems to be a rise in the number of artists that want to cover some of the best songs that were recorded originally by artists who are a major part of music history. This time it is the turn of Rebecca Ferguson who for her latest album has recorded a collection of songs associated […]