Tag Archives: ska

DVD review: SUGGS – My Life Story

Posted on January 24, 2019 by jason

Cadiz Music [Release date 23.11.18] Whether you are a fan of Madness or not, if you have read either of Suggs’ books (“Suggs and The City” and “That Close”) you will know he can tell a story, and here he … Continue reading →

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Gig review: BEARDED THEORY, Catton Park, Derbyshire, 24-27 May 2018

Posted on June 4, 2018 by david.wilson

Thursday 24 May Thursday morning and the weekend was finally here. Bearded Theory was finally here. So, giddy as a kitten in a box of tinsel we loaded up and hit the road. The sun shone brighter as we drew … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE MEMBERS – Greatest Hits

Posted on December 4, 2017 by jason

Cadiz Music [Release date 10.11.17] The Members have recorded for labels including Beggars Banquet, Stiff, Virgin, Island and Cadiz Music and been signed by amongst others Dave Robinson, Richard Branson and Clive Davis. This compilation gathers together for the first time the band’s singles … Continue reading →

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Single review: SHARON LAZIBYRD – Don’t Worry

Posted on July 31, 2017 by jason

[Release date 01.09.17] The third single by Sharon Lazibyrd from her upcoming album due later this year. The song features Sharon Lazibyrd on vocals, ukulele, viola and cowbell and she is joined by Damon Bridge (accordion), Kate Bridge (backing vocals), … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, Single and EP reviews | Tagged Don't Worry, folk, pop, review, Sharon Lazibyrd, singer songwriter, single, ska | Leave a comment

Album review: THE BEAT featuring RANKING ROGER – Bounce

Posted on September 6, 2016 by jason

DMF Records [Release date 30.09.16] The Beat are best remembered for a string of hit singles at the height of 2-Tone/ska boom in the late 70′s/early 80′s. These included a cover of ‘Tears Of A Clown’, ‘Mirror In The Bathroom’ … Continue reading →

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Interview: TIM ARNOLD (June 2015)

Posted on June 18, 2015 by jason

Tim Arnold aka the Soho Hobo, has a new album ‘The Soho Hobo’ out. Over to Tim to tell us more about the album, his love of Soho, Queen’s ‘A Night At The Opera Album’ and his musical influences… The … Continue reading →

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Gig review: LEVELLERS/The Selecter – William Aston Hall, Wrexham, 18 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by alanjones

LEVELLERS - William Aston Hall, Wrexham, 18 November 2014

There is something wonderfully timeless about a Levellers gig. Every time I have seen them over the past twenty-odd years they have always been the same, giving a full-on performance for their adoring fans and leaving nothing on the stage … Continue reading →

Posted in All Posts, GIG REVIEWS | Tagged folk, gig, Levellers, review, rock, She Makes War, ska, the Selecter, William Aston Hall, Wrexham | Leave a comment

Gig review: LEVELLERS, Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London, 13 November 2014

Posted on November 14, 2014 by jason

Levellers are currently on their Greatest Hits tour and played to a packed crowd at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire. There were two support acts, first up a female singer performing under the name of She Makes War. It was an … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BUNNY GANG – Thrive

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Davoski

Hardline/Membran [Release date 17.11.14] The Bunny Gang are fronted by Flogging Molly bassist Nathen Maxwell. However, the musical style of his side project is very different from Flogging Molly’s boisterous and defiant Irish punk drive. ‘Thrive’, the band’s second album, … Continue reading →

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Album review: THE BEAT – The Complete Studio Recordings

Posted on July 23, 2014 by jason

Edsel [Release date 12.05.14] Formed in Birmingham in 1979, The Beat had a string of hit singles and released 3 studio albums- 1980’s “I Just Can’t Stop It”, followed by 1981’s “Wha’ppen” and 1982’s “Special Beat Service”. I’d like to … Continue reading →