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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 5 October 2023

Posted on October 12, 2023 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH- Islington Academy London, 5 October 2023

Wishbone Ash’s autumn tour with its London date at the Islington Academy has been a fixture on the gig calendar for many years, and more often than not these days seems to mark a significant milestone. I was one of … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 21 October 2022

Posted on October 31, 2022 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH- Islington Academy, London, 21 October 2022

Classic rock’s golden age is now giving us half century celebrations of bands and landmark albums. One such – indeed my all time favourite album – is Wishbone Ash’s ‘Argus’, which was voted album of the year by Melody Maker … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 18 November 2021

Posted on November 21, 2021 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH- Islington Academy, London, 18 November 2021

Sitting out live action during the pandemic must have been particularly galling for Wishbone Ash who always keep up a punishing live schedule. So there was a relief for both band and audience seeing them back in their familiar habitat … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH – Islington Academy, London, 18 October 2018

Posted on October 27, 2018 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH - Islington Academy, London, 18 October 2018

For all the quality of their recorded product, Wishbone Ash have always best been experienced in a live setting. It was therefore entirely appropriate that this year’s remarkable ‘Vintage Years’ box set included CD’s of no less than eight previously … Continue reading →

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Gig review: WISHBONE ASH/Steve Hill – Islington Academy, London, 19 October 2017

Posted on October 23, 2017 by andynathan
WISHBONE ASH - Islington Academy, London, 19 October 2017

A new chapter has begun in Wishbone Ash’s long and distinguished history, with master guitarist Andy Powell accompanied by a new partner in Yorkshireman Mark Abrahams,  following Muddy Manninen’s departure after twelve years. They remain one of the hardest working … Continue reading →

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Album review: WISHBONE ASH – Blue Horizon

Posted on March 1, 2014 by GRTR! HQ
Wishbone Ash - Blue Horizon

Solid Rockhouse Records [Release date 04.03.14] If you can set aside the bitter dispute over the trading name, there is no doubt that Andy Powell has worked tirelessly to produce albums that are completely befitting the Wishbone Ash heritage.  He’s … Continue reading →

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