Genesis & Phil Collins.. A Sad Farewell*

Fanfare / 24th March, 2022

Genesis with the powerhouse of Rutherford & Banks can still deliver musically, but a sad farewell to see such powerful personality in Phil Collins, who had such joie de vivre and a force of nature on stage pulled down to a state of compressed inactivity.

The only saving grace was Phil can still sing even …More»

Saving Grace*

Fanfare / 10th December, 2021

Christmas harmonies from Robert Plant and his blue grass band
The 73-year- returned after a 50 year Ipswich absence when Led Zep performed at St Matthew’s Baths Hall on November 15, 1971.

Saving Grace also feature some expert musicians, Suzi Dan on vocals, Oli Jefferson on percussion, Tony Kelsey on mandolin, baritone and acoustic guitars, and Matt Worley, on …More»

Roger Taylor Comes to Town*

Fanfare / 9th October, 2021

Kicks for me was best track from Roger’s latest Outsider album.
His band were marvellous not just the instruments but the harmonies.
Drummer from NashVille Tyler Warren also sang in Falsetto when required !

Keyboards player was Spike Edne,  multi instrumentalist Tina Keys including inspired violin support, Neil Fairclough on bass, and Christian Mendoza, guitar.
Encore delivered a fitting …More»