live review | AAA Music - Part 4
Ray Davies – Live @ The Royal Festival Hall
12 September 2014 | aaamusic
Tuesday 9th September, London
Quintessentially English rock musician Ray Davies, former lead singer and songwriter of The Kinks, has been critically acclaimed for half a century. He’s also worked as an actor, director and producer of many … Read More
Superheaven – Live @ Brudenell Social Club
11 September 2014 | aaamusic
Saturday 6th September, Leeds
It had been a long time since I had last attended a gig in Leeds and it was a most joyous occasion to be there to see a band who I greatly admire. Having not … Read More
Lizzie Jane – Live @ Sound Control
10 September 2014 | aaamusic
Friday 5th September, Manchester
As acoustic gigs go, this affair felt a little more relaxed than you would expect when arriving at a venue: for starters, the roster of acts on display tonight fit together nicely and created a unique … Read More
The Front Bottoms – Live @ Sound Control
8 September 2014 | aaamusic
Friday 29th August, Manchester
On a rainy Friday evening in Manchester I made my journey to Sound Control, one of Manchester’s blossoming venues for the club and live music scene. Upon arrival, I sensed tonight would be something a … Read More
Evergreen Terrace – Live @ The Parish
5 September 2014 | aaamusic
Wednesday 27th August, Huddersfield
As last minute plans go this was one I was excited about for good reasons, mainly because it’s not often that I ever go to gigs in Huddersfield, or for that matter see/hear about hardcore … Read More
Glass Giants – Live @ Clwb Ifor Bach
4 September 2014 | aaamusic
Thursday 28th August, Cardiff
Glass Giants are a five-piece band from Cardiff, South Wales, with a pop-rock feel, who have just released their newest EP Cocktails & Bikinis. Having previously received Kerrang airplay and TV time for one of their … Read More
Vales – Live @ Sound Control
3 September 2014 | aaamusic
Thursday 21st August, Manchester
Upon witnessing the set by the headliners tonight, I had only listened to the band on a handful of occasions when they were formally known as Veils. Much to my surprise, having not had any pre-conceived … Read More
Laura Mvula – Live @ Brecon Jazz 2014
21 August 2014 | aaamusic
Saturday 9th August, Wales
British soul singer songwriter Laura Mvula, classically trained at the Birmingham Conservatoire, blends jazz and gospel in a creative and contemporary way. Her debut album Singing To The Moon was released in 2013, … Read More
Zara McFarlane – Live @ Brecon Jazz 2014
18 August 2014 | aaamusic
Friday 8th August, Wales
British jazz and soul singer songwriter Zara McFarlane has been inspired by the “many amazing, charismatic black women” in her life. She studied musical theatre at the Brit School and popular music performance … Read More
Sarah Jarosz – Live @ SJE Arts
1 August 2014 | aaamusic
Thursday 31st July, Oxford
Texan musician and singer songwriter Sarah Jarosz (guitar, banjo and mandolin) is a progressive bluegrass artist who crosses from traditional roots and folk to alternative country. She’s a New England Conservatory Of … Read More
