Live Review: Theme Park
Theme Park The Ruby Lounge, Manchester, 15th March 2013 By Rosie Pearson It was a busy night at Manchester’s Ruby Lounge, with a mixture of younger and older music fans here to check out bright, new things, Theme Park. First up was London-based trio LULS whose sound was very different to what the audience will … Read more
Live Review: Marcus Foster, Sean Rowe, Ruston Kelly
Marcus Foster, Sean Rowe, Ruston Kelly The Troubadour, Los Angeles, March 5th 2013 As you will probably know if you read Popped from time to time, I think Marcus Foster is the BEES KNEES. So it will come as no surprise to you that following my trip to the States to see him play last … Read more
Live Review: San Cisco
San Cisco Night and Day, Manchester, 4 March 2013 By Rosie Pearson Having made a name for themselves in Australia’s music scene, four-piece San Cisco are just starting to grab people’s attention in the UK and, judging by Monday’s gig at Manchester’s Night and Day, they could be one of the bands to look out … Read more
Live Review: The Courteeners
The Courteeners Liverpool O2 Academy, 25th February 2013 By Rosie Pearson There was as much adoration in the room for one of Manchester’s sons as had he been born here in Liverpool. Before the band even came on, the beers were a-flying alongside the tumultuous chanting of lead singer Liam Fray’s name. After their traditional … Read more
Live Review: Marcus Foster
Marcus Foster Leeds, Manchester and London November 2012 OK so it might have been a little greedy of me but who would turn down the opportunity to watch one of their favourite musicians live, several times over a week? I would have been crazy not to jump all over this, so I made it happen … Read more
Live Review: Sam Bradley
Sam Bradley Cafe Du Nord, San Fransisco 25th March 2012 We’ve always managed to miss Sam play when he comes to London. Seeing as we went all the way to LA and he didn’t actually play with Marcus at those shows, a gallon of drink later and having enjoyed the man’s company, it seemed like … Read more
LiveReview: Marcus Foster
Marcus Foster The Hotel Cafe, Los Angeles 23rd and 24th March 2012 Night One. Having never been to LA before much less to the tiny venue of The Hotel Cafe we were surprised at just how many people would stand outside before the doors opened. Now I don’t know if this is a usual thing … Read more
Live Review: Tom Jones
Tom Jones at Sandown Park Wednesday 27th July 2011 Having caught the tail end of Tom Jones’ set at the Isle Of Wight Festival we decided to go along and see the man himself play again, and this time there would be horse racing too! In a series of summer events taking part at race … Read more
