Sheffield
Live Review: Paul Carrack – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 23.10.23
A crisp October Saturday night with Paul Carrack at Sheffield City Hall and the audience was provided with a musical treat as Carrack and his band performed a show that resonated with fans both old and new. An early performance of “Silent Running,” a quintessential Mike + the Mechanics classic, Carrack’s vocal prowess was apparent …
Live Review: Rock N Roll Circus – Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield 02.09.2023
On Saturday I attended the Rock and Roll Circus Festival in Sheffield. This unique music festival brought together superb live bands blended with circus style performances creating an unforgettable experience for fans of all ages. The Main stage lineup featured much anticipated headliner Self Esteem (AKA Rebecca Lucy Taylor) and her fantastic supporting band. A …
Live Review: Rock N Roll Circus – Don Valley Bowl, Sheffield 01.09.2023
By Phil Wright What a fantastic way to start the weekend with a trip to the unique Rock and Roll circus! Walking into the Big Top you were immediately hit with the most amazing atmosphere as everyone was excited in anticipation of what was to follow. This brilliant evening of entertainment kicked off with an …
Live Review: Lucy Dreams / Happy Athletic / Blood Stained Reputation – Sydney And Matilda, Sheffield 23.06.2023
By Phil Wright Friday the 23rd of June the Sydney and Matilda Sheffield turned in to dreamland with the arrival of ‘LUCY DREAMS’ The trio from Vienna consisting of David Reiterer and Philipp Pruecki, bringing there electro pop world to Sheffield. Yes…….. I know I said a trio but this amazing show could not have gone …
Track: Sheffield’s The Rosadocs releases a effervescent slice of indie pop with the anthemic ‘At Your Door’.
Straight out of Backseat Mafias’ hometown HQ Sheffield, The Rosadocs have delivered a rocket of a tune with ‘At Your Door’. With sky scraping choruses and a driving unrestrained blast of guitars, this has all the hallmarks of a stadium-filling anthem crafted with a full bellowing delivery. You can put them on the same shelf …
Live Review: James – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 04.05.23
A trip to Sheffield City Hall for the sold out ‘James Lasted’ Orchestral Tour. A totally different twist on the music tonight, the band were joined on stage by conductor Joe Duddell with the ORCA22 Orchestra and featuring the Manchester Inspirational Voices choir. Having tried to do a headcount I would estimate there were around …
Live Review: Reverend and the Makers / Sam Scherdel – The Leadmill, Sheffield 29.04.23
A trip to the Leadmill in Sheffield for the Reverend and the Makers Heatwave In the Cold North album launch show. First up was Sam Scherdel and his excellent band with a stripped back semi acoustic set. No drums but an equally effective Cajon percussion replacement which helped set the right vibe. In tune with …
Live Review: Midge Ure / India Electric Co – Sheffield City Hall, Sheffield 24.04.2023
A Monday night trip to the City Hall in Sheffield, suffice to say it was well worth the effort for the first night of Midge Ure’s much anticipated and Covid delayed ‘Voice and Visions’ tour. First up were a band previously unknown to me by the name of India Electric Co. A three piece namely …
Live Review: The Hara / Call Me Amour / SNAYX – O2 Academy, Sheffield 07.04.2023
A trip to the 02 Academy in Sheffield for the first night of The Hara’s European tour. Friday also saw the release of the bands latest album ‘Survival Mode’ so I was expecting a big night ahead, it didn’t disappoint. I first saw The Hara at 110 Above Festival last year, I was walking around …
Live Gallery: Loyle Carner / Wesley Joseph – 02 Academy, Sheffield 28.02.2023
By Phil Wright Wesley Joseph This multi-talented singer song writer moved from Birmingham to London to further his career as a performer, record producer and film maker. Once again, he looked so at home on stage, warming the crowd up. I’d even got my hands in the air! The future is bright for this very …