Tag Archives: Arena

Album review: LONELY ROBOT – A Model Life

Posted on August 18, 2022 by jason

Inside Out [Release date 26.08.22] Lonely Robot originally started out as a planned trilogy of album’s by John Mitchell (Arena, Frost*, It Bites) and luckily for us listeners & fans he decided to carry on with Lonely Robot, which brings … Continue reading →

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Quick plays: WHITE WIDDOW, ARENA

Posted on October 20, 2016 by jason

WHITE WIDDOW Silhouette AOR Heaven [Release date 28.10.16] White Widdow return with album number four and they carry on where their last album, ‘Crossfire’, left off, with lots of catchy and hook filled AOR tunes – ‘Stranded’ and ‘Smile For … Continue reading →

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Album Review: LONELY ROBOT – Please Come Home

Posted on January 31, 2015 by jason

Inside Out www.insideout.de [Released 23.02.15] Lonely Robot is the new project from producer, guitarist and vocalist John Mitchell (Kino/It Bites/Frost*/Arena). He is backed by a rhythm section of Nick Beggs (Steve Hackett/Kajagoogoo) on bass and Craig Blundell on drums, with … Continue reading →

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10 Questions: JOHN MITCHELL aka LONELY ROBOT (interview)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by jason

We catch-up with John Mitchell (It Bites/Arena/Frost*) whose new album goes out under the Lonely Robot moniker and is entitled ‘Please Come Home’. It is released on Inside Out on 23rd February. It includes guest appearances from Nik Kershaw, Nick … Continue reading →

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Gig review: CELEBR8.2 Festival – The Hippodrome, Kingston, Surrey, 11-12 May 2013

Posted on May 13, 2013 by jason

Saturday 11th May The Celebr8.2 festival was back for its second year having moved from July to May. It has an ideal venue in the Hippodrome with its suitably sci fi décor and the location right in the centre of Kingston. … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, GIG REVIEWS, Special Events | Tagged 11 May 2013, 12 May 2013, Arena, Celebr8.2 festival, DISTRICT 97, Frost*, Haken, John Mitchell, Kingston, Mystery, Surrey, The Hippodrome, Threshold, Tinyfish | Leave a comment

News: CELEBR8.2 festival final line-up announced

Posted on April 17, 2013 by jason

Organisers behind the second Celebr8 festival have issued full details for the even that takes place on May 11-12 at the Hippodrome, Kingston Upon Thames. Celebr8.2 stars Threshold, Arena, Frost*, Haken and many others, with exclusive debut and one-off UK … Continue reading →

Posted in ALL POSTS, Festivals & Large Events, NEWS | Tagged Alan Reed, Arena, Celebr8.2, Frost*, Haken, Kingston, Mystery, prog rock festival, Threshold, Yes | Leave a comment

Album review: CLIVE NOLAN – Alchemy

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jason

Metal Mind Productions www.metalmind.com.pl www.alchemythemusical.com Clive Nolan (Arena/Pendragon) returns with another musical delight, following on from the well received ‘She’. Clive again returns to the Victorian era as the tale is set in 1842 and is full … Continue reading →

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CLIVE NOLAN’S ALCHEMY news

Posted on October 1, 2012 by jason

It has been an extremely busy time for Clive Nolan and musicians involved in his latest project ‘Alchemy’. The first recordings have begun and the double CD album is due to be out in Spring 2013. This release will, however, … Continue reading →

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CLIVE NOLAN returns with his new solo project ‘Alchemy’

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jason

Clive Nolan (Pendragon, Arena) returns with his new solo project. ‘Alchemy’ is a multidimensional musical project to be developed in numerous stages and forms. The libretto and the original story are both by Clive Nolan. It is a Victorian adventure … Continue reading →

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The Clive Nolan newsletter March 2012

Posted on March 31, 2012 by jason

CRS Best Keyboard Player of 2011 He did it again! In March 2012 Clive collected his seventh Classic Rock Society award for the Best Keyboard Player of the year. The award ceremony was concluded with Arena live show, which pleased … Continue reading →

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10 Q’s with John Mitchell (IT BITES/ARENA)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jason

1. What are you currently up to? I’m about to go to Rockfield Studios in Wales to produce Island Records latest signings Lower Than Atlantis. 2. Could you take us through the new album ‘Map Of The Past’? The whole … Continue reading →