In the fifth year of its incarnation as Forwards Festival, Bristol’s flagship summer spectacular celebrates its half-decade with a bountiful selection of musical acts, and the bonus of a prestigious curtain raiser on the Friday before the weekend festivities kick… Continue Reading
The Burlington-based musician Greg Freeman brought an exciting indie rock/Americana sound to the Monday slot at the intimate Louisiana. Freeman’s reputation in the current wave of indie rock grew out of his debut album I Looked Out, which paired wiry… Continue Reading
Thee Sacred Souls, the San Diego-based three-piece, performed their penultimate show on their European tour. Their blend of a timeless style of soul, full of warmth and sophisticated musicianship, was on full display at the Prospect Building last Thursday night. … Continue Reading
Celebrating the 30th anniversary since it’s original release in 1996, this 87 minute documentary serves as a fascinating period piece of a time when the Glastonbury Festival was at the tail end of its analog form, still existing, mainly, as… Continue Reading
It’s been two days since I watched The Dirty Nil’s gig at the Exchange – and my ears are still ringing. Self-described as a rock band (NOT punk, according to the lead singer Luke Bentham) the trio certainly lived up… Continue Reading
As a new Bristolian, this was my first visit to the harbourside. I was impressed by how convenient it was to access, just a short walk from the centre. The site is very compact it can hold 5000 people comfortably… Continue Reading
A Third day in the RED zone didn’t bode well for tonight’s gig. No need for “Layering up” just in case it got chilly later. Lack of pockets can be a problem in warmer weather, however. I parked up and… Continue Reading
On a day when the UK’s hottest temperature on record was achieved multiple times throughout the country – the thermometer eventually reaching its acme with 36.1C recorded in Gosport, Hampshire – one fears the worst upon venturing forth to Canon’s… Continue Reading