Tag Archives: Philharmonic Hall

Caro Emerald, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating * * * * *

Caro Emerald’s 2013 album, The Shocking Miss Emerald, has set more than a tone for music in the second decade in the 21st Century, it has set a bar that matches the intensity and atmosphere that Kate Bush in the 70s, Madonna in the 80s and Tori Amos in the 90s managed to frame and capture with their pivotal albums. As she came on stage for the first time in Liverpool, the mystique, the allure and the talent followed her, the voice captivated the audience completely and the music enveloped all like a comfortable and much loved blanket.

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(501 words, estimated 2:00 mins reading time)

Legendary Musician Ian Anderson To Return To Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall in 2014.

Legendary Prog Rock icon Ian Anderson has announced a 2014 22 Date U.K. tour, which will follow the release of his new concept album to be recorded early next year and released around Easter.

The U.K. tour begins in late April and goes through May; the show will feature a selection from his new 2014 release concept album – which he defines as ‘Folk-Prog-Metal’ together with a selection of Jethro Tull highlights. The upcoming record release will feature heavier, less acoustic guitar sounds and more of Anderson’s trademark flute. The tour will also take in Liverpool’s Philharmonic Hall on May 2nd 2014.

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Ian Prowse, Gig Review. Rodewald Suite, Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 9/10

For the seventh successive year, Ian Prowse stood upon the tight but much loved stage nestled in the heart of the Rodewald Suite at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Armed with his guitar, a few special guest musicians and the biting wit and emotion that makes him stand out as one of Merseyside’s favourite sons, started work at tearing down the walls, the ceiling in readiness for the refurbishment that is due on the grand old lady soon with a set of music and local acerbic passion which will be hard to match during the year.

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(592 words, estimated 2:22 mins reading time)

Joe Brown, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. October 11th 2009.

Joe Brown has been performing for audiences up and down the country for longer than most, but his infectious enthusiasm for entertaining his loyal army of fans has never seemed to desert him. Arriving on stage with a cheery smile and to much applause from one of favourite cities, Joe proceeded to give the audience everything they had come out for. Good music, a little bit of Cockney banter and a few stories of his career.

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(377 words, estimated 1:30 mins reading time)

The Human League, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. December 7th 2010.

To many, one of the stand out bands of the early 1980’s was The Human League. Genre defining and one of the early exponents of the slick style of video that the decade produced in abundance. Their music was considered much loved and has been parodied lovingly in certain advertisements since their early heyday.

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(361 words, estimated 1:27 mins reading time)

Richard Marx, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Richard Marx at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Photograph by Ian D. Hall.

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

Richard Marx is rightly considered one of the best examples of American contemporary Rock, his records are much loved by his legion of fans and his in so much demand that he writes and produces music for a multitude of other acts who clamour to be aligned with him. However he doesn’t tour this side of the Atlantic that often, and it’s a great shame as he treats his audience like old friends and always has time for them. That thankfully was put right as he bounced on stage at the Philharmonic Hall to applause that’s usually reserved for the likes of Jon Anderson.

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Nils Lofgren, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. June 14th 2011

It takes a man who obviously can hold his own in the company of Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen who can command an audience at the Philharmonic with the bare minimum of instruments and supporting musicians and yet still make that crowd feel as though they have only ever seen one truly amazing gig in their life.

Nils Lofgren is one such man that has the undoubted ability to make an audience sit still and carefully listen to what he has to say whilst all the time making them feel special and appreciated as fans.

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(387 words, estimated 1:33 mins reading time)

The Classic Rock Show, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. January 25th 2012.

L.S. Media Rating *****

What would be on your ultimate juke box? If you are a rock fan, a lover of great guitars, crashing drums and lyrics that melt the heart whilst simultaneously making you join in the drum beat with your heart pounding out a rhythm that no other person can fathom, then more than likely you have the top ten albums of all time tattooed on your arm and index-linked and time stamped in your brain.

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(626 words, 1 image, estimated 2:30 mins reading time)

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, Gig Review. Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool.

Originally published by L.S. Media. January 27th 2012.

L.S. Media Rating *****

Rumours of Fleetwood Mac are surely more than a set of musicians and vocalists that covers the songs of the 70’s and 80’s super-group. They are, quite possibly, the reason why the music is still so loved and why thousands of people are willing to part with their money and turn up en-mass to hear songs that capture over two decades of musical brilliance and inspiration.

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(467 words, 1 image, estimated 1:52 mins reading time)