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Gig review: THE VAN MORRISON ALUMNI BAND – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 25 November 2024

Few artists have gained the stature of Van Morrison, the Belfast born troubadour a true legend whose blend of soul, jazz, blues and rock is oft imitated but seldom bettered. Whilst his recorded output has never been less than industrious … Continue reading
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Tagged 25 November 2024, blues, Bury St Edmunds, jazz, Jo Harman, pop, rock, soul, The Apex, The Van Morrison Alumni Band, Van Morrison
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Gig review: FAIRPORT CONVENTION – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, Tuesday 13 February 2024

“We became big fish in a very small pond” Simon Nicol says with usual modesty about Fairport Convention’s leap from the nascent folk band to suddenly becoming the poster children of the flourishing folk rock movement, brought about by a … Continue reading
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Tagged Bury St Edmunds, Chris Leslie, Dave Mattacks, Dave Pegg, Fairport Convention, folk, folk rock, gig, review, Ric Sanders, Simon Nichol, The Apex, Tuesday 13 February 2024
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Gig review: BOTH SIDES NOW: Homage to the Songs of Joni Mitchell – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, Wednesday 8 February 2023

Without doubt one of the finest and most influential songwriters and performers of the past six decades, Joni Mitchell has a unique style that has seen countless music fans fall under her spell. Since her debut performing in local clubs … Continue reading
Gig review: HOWARD JONES TRIO – The Apex, Bury St Edmunds, 16 October 2022

“I just want to reassure you that we are actually here, not holograms.” It’s an usual way to open a show, but, having seen the technological marvel that is ABBA Voyage a few days previously, Howard Jones wants to emphasise … Continue reading
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Tagged 16 October 2022, 80's pop, Bury St Edmunds, electronic msuic, gig, Howard Jones, Howard Jones Trio, Nick Beggs, Nik Kershaw, review, Robin Boult, synth pop, The Apex
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