Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Christians, Gig Review. Eric’s, Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. November 27th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating ****

The Christians music may be soulful, laid back and with a message delivered in the song that few can come close to matching, however just because a band may sound serene on C.D. doesn’t mean that their gigs are nothing short of exciting and jaw  dropping.

Mix that in with the heady and close atmosphere of Eric’s and the result is one of a powder keg of brilliant music, stunning vocals and just that little fission that makes nights like this worth going out and getting a taste of the Liverpool nightlife and those that inhabit it.

The Christians, Gig Review. Eric’s, Liverpool. full post

(445 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

Sound of Cancer, No Vampires in Gilroy. Album Review.

Originally published by L.S. Media. November 27th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

The name Alexx Calise might not mean a lot to the music lovers in Britain, yet. However this multi-talented woman who has had two critically acclaimed solo albums including the tremendous In Avanti has teamed up Dennis Morehouse to form the band Sound of Cancer and the result is astonishing. The combination of these two separate and maverick style musicians have produced an album of such daring and insanely good quality that it makes you wonder why it took so long to come up with No Vampires in Gilroy. 

Sound of Cancer, No Vampires in Gilroy. Album Review. full post

(458 words, 1 image, estimated 1:50 mins reading time)

Bryan Adams, Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool. Gig Review.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. November 29th 2011.

L. S. Media Rating ****

If there are any albums that summed up the great sea change in the way that rock music was presented and looked upon 20 years ago, then music lovers need only look at the at the music of Bryan Adams and Nirvana. Bryan Adams released his Waking Up the Neighbours album after stunning success with the ballad (Everything I Do), I Do It For You. This song captivated the romantic hearts of the single buying music lovers and stayed at number one for an amazing 16 weeks. By the time his album came out, Britain’s youth culture was falling in love with a Seattle Grunge band in the shape of Nirvana.

Bryan Adams, Liverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool. Gig Review. full post

(664 words, 1 image, estimated 2:39 mins reading time)

Little Scouse On The Prairie. Theatre Review. Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media November 30th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

Cast: Paul Duckworth, Stephen Fletcher,  Lindzi Germain,  Rachel Rae, Andrew Schofield, Alan Stocks, Zeoi Cozens, Niamh  Fitzgerald, Kay Stanton, Sarah Walker.

Every great story deserves a sequel. Every drunk Irish Catholic Father who is best friends with four former gambling mad nuns and who escaped the island of Secosu merits the chance to have his story continued.

Little Scouse On The Prairie. Theatre Review. Royal Court Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(422 words, 1 image, estimated 1:41 mins reading time)

The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, Theatre Review. Unity Theatre, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. December 4th 2011.

L.S.Media Review ****

Cast: Mike Idris, Alice Bunker-Whitney, Rebecca Riley, Carl Roberts, Jamie Stuart, Beatrice McEvoy.

Last year the Unity Theatre put on the stunning Christmas show, The Red Shoes; full of delicate and brilliant acting and brought to the audience’s attention the acting talent of Mike Idris. This Christmas period has seen the Unity Theatre bring back Mr. Idris amongst a superb cast that includes the delightful Alice Bunker-Whitney and the emerging talent of Rebecca Riley in a tale of intrigue, daring and puppets galore – The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor.

The Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor, Theatre Review. Unity Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(447 words, 1 image, estimated 1:47 mins reading time)

Staus Quo, Roy Wood, Kim Wilde: Quo Fest. Gig Review, Liverpool Echo Arena.

Roy Wood rocking the Echo Arena. photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. December 7th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating ****

One of the final songs of the evening summed up totally the reaction of the strong and enthusiastic crowd the whole evening. Whatever You Want indeed! Billed as Quo Fest, it was certainly a celebration of three great styles of music; dynamic, soaring and full of tunes designed to make you stand up all night and dance the night away.

Staus Quo, Roy Wood, Kim Wilde: Quo Fest. Gig Review, Liverpool Echo Arena. full post

(906 words, 1 image, estimated 3:37 mins reading time)

Brazilian footballer Socrates Dies Aged 57

Originally published by L.S. Media. December 7th 2011.

For the second time within a week the world of football was placed into mourning one of its own as the Brazilian footballer Socrates passed on Sunday 4th December aged 57.

Socrates was part of what is considered to be the greatest football team never win the World Cup. A team built on flair, commitment and legendary skill, they crashed out of both the ‘82 and ‘86 World Cup finals in Spain and Mexico but who left a lasting legacy and impression on football audiences worldwide.

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(667 words, estimated 2:40 mins reading time)

Cinderella. Mop! In the Name of Love,Theatre Review. Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. December 9th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating *****

Cast: Rebecca Bainbridge, Jonny Bower, Carla Freeman, Robert Gilbert, Adam Keast, Chris Lindon, Kate Marlais, Griffen Stevens, Francis Tucker, Sarah Vezmar.

Dust off the tuxedo, air the sparkly gown and make sure that over the festive period you get down to the Playhouse Theatre and take in the spirit of the Everyman Theatre’s traditional and outrageously funny Rock and Roll Panto, Cinderella, Mop! In the Name of Love.

Cinderella. Mop! In the Name of Love,Theatre Review. Playhouse Theatre, Liverpool. full post

(562 words, 1 image, estimated 2:15 mins reading time)

Veteran Hollywood Actor Harry Morgan Dies aged 96.

Originally published by L.S.Media. December 9th 2011.

For a generation of fans of the hit American T.V. series M*A*S*H, Colonel Potter was the man who they longed to be their father, understanding of his un-military like surgeons and collection of off the wall but utterly loveable goof balls and with enough experience in the army and as a fellow surgeon to understand that war really is Hell.

Harry Morgan was Colonel Sherman Potter from the fourth series till the programme finally ended with the highest watched peak audience in the gripping finale Goodbye, Farewell and Amen. Along with Alan Alda, Mike Farrell and Jamie Farr, he was the embodiment of hero worship to fans of the show.

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(429 words, 1 image, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

Go West, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool.

Photograph by Ian D. Hall

Originally published by L.S. Media. December 15th 2011.

L.S. Media Rating ****

Even after 26 years, the musicians and vocalist that make up the band Go West, still have the power to entertain and thrill with their infectious lyrics and well delivered music accompaniment.

Admittedly the band took time from recording and touring out between 1992 and the start of the 21st Century, however time has not diminished the voice of Peter Cox and the ability of Richard Drummie to write exceptional new tunes and return to the early days of their career.

Go West, Gig Review. o2 Academy, Liverpool. full post

(341 words, 1 image, estimated 1:22 mins reading time)