PEAT & DIESEL THE OLD COURTHOUSE HUDDERSFIELD TELEVISION can be irritating at times. Full of drivel. That said, had I not watched BBC ALBA and BBC Scotland I’d never have discovered Peat & Diesel! Hailing from the Isle Of Lewis high up in western Scotland...
STAR DAME SHEFFIELD CHURCH HOUSE FORMING a unit consisting of just two makes an interesting ride for both viewer and band alike, yet Sheffield duo Star Dame seem to take all this in their stride. Whilst the Sunday evening pews remained sparse, that didn’t deter the...
SANCTUM SANCTORIUM THE HAIRY DOG DERBY. REFRESHING bands isn’t easy, yet new but experienced musicians Alistair Middleton on keyboards and bassist Mark Knowles effortlessly gelled into the Courtesan gang who opened for the main draw at this popular Derby venue....
RILEY MARSH FEATHER STAR RED LION WIRKSWORTH DIFFICULT as it can be reviewing solo singer song-writers, one part of Derbyshire band The Collide Riley Marsh did a steering job at this low-key Derbyshire gig. Pulling in a full house to hear your own stuff takes guts,...
LIVE REVIEW ABSOLVA SHEFFIELD CORPORATION ABSOLVA at SHEFFIELD CORPORATION EMBRACING the new bread of rock is a growing trend for some, and from this side of the fence, it’s to be applauded. Not that this Manchester gang are ‘new’ having formed over a decade ago,...