Posts by: Chris Hagues
Having spent half my life down south and the remainder in the north it could be argued that I'm neither here nor there, which would be a good description of where my musical taste lies, anything but middle of the road. I have spent over 30 years within media related industries, working in Fleet Street before it became just a name on the Monopoly board, in print media, broadcast media and more latterly it's virtual format. I have grasped every opportunity to pass my opinion on live music wherever you can find it, and I am at my happiest in the summer months sitting in a field basking in the sunshine listening to live bands. OK , maybe the sunshine is an exaggeration, although it's not as rare as you'd be led to believe, I've been attending UK festivals since the 70's, where you're likely to find me in the new bands tent rather than in front of the main stages. Nothing pleases me more than to see bands I have reviewed hit the big time, having first seen them in venues where you'd struggle to swing the proverbial cat.. I have lived and travelled throughout the UK but have now found my home where British music is at it's best, MANCHESTER.
GIG GUIDE
Our gig guide is handpicked and every act has been listened to before making it onto the list.
See this month's guideALBUM REVIEW - TRUST FUND: HAS IT BEEN A WHILE?
ALBUM REVIEW - THE PAINTED CEILINGS: MAYBE THERE'S A DIFFERENCE
LIVE REVIEW: BEYOND THE MUSIC FESTIVAL: VARIOUS VENUES ACROSS MANCHESTER - 9-12 OCTOBER 2024
LIVE REVIEW: BEYOND THE MUSIC: OFF THE SQUARE: HOLLOWBODY, MSIX, NESSA MAY, CHEIDU ORA, THE KAIROS - 10/10/24
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 18 OCTOBER 2024
ALBUM REVIEW - TESS PARKS: POMEGRANATE
ALBUM REVIEW - GUY BLAKESLEE: EXTRAVISION
LIVE REVIEW: WUNDERHORSE - LIVERPOOL ACADEMY 14/10/2024
ALBUM REVIEW - AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS: CARTOON DARKNESS
ALBUM ROUNDUP WEEK ENDING 11 OCTOBER 2024