As the recent period of great vitality of the rock and punk scene seems at last to be also reaching…
The John Wilson Orchestra, At the Movies, St David’s Hall
December 8, 2018My first live experience with John Wilson was when he conducted the LSO at SDH in August this year. The…
Cardiff University Chamber Orchestra
December 3, 2018I returned to Cardiff Uni for another concert from there orchestra, this time the smaller forces of their chamber orchestra….
Katie Melua, St David’s Hall
December 3, 2018Since Katie Melua’s amazing debut Call Off the Search in 2003, Melua’s music has become synonymous with easy listening and…
Winterreise, Guy Withers & Esther Knight, Cardiff University School of Music
November 28, 2018What makes a great song cycle? This question has been asked by composers for hundreds of years. Few would debate…
The Hermes Experiment, RWCM&D
November 27, 2018When writing my last review on The Hermes Experiment when the group was at St David’s Hall, I spoke of…
Deacon Blue, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
November 26, 2018The recent resurgence of interest in Deacon Blue is quite staggering. Of course, celebrating their 30th anniversary will bring out…
Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, The Globe
November 26, 2018A packed venue on a cold autumn night indicates the popularity of Phil Campbell making a return to home ground…
Ailish Tynan and Iain Burnside, RWCM&D
November 22, 2018The afternoon concerts at the Royal Welsh remain a welcome addition to musical life in Cardiff. It’s a warm atmosphere…
The Blockheads, The Globe, Cardiff
November 13, 2018A very wet and uninviting night not the best for dragging yourself off the sofa to see a band but…