Author: Jon

The Frequency

Thomas Tripp, Christchurch On a cold Sunday night in Christchurch The Thomas Tripp is packed to the rafters. After missing a couple of local acoustic acts I head for the front to catch my...

Preview: “The Pines” by Phantom Limb

Phantom Limb debut video for the title track to their new album ‘The Pines’. Phantom Limb will be released their first single, the title track to their anticipated new album, ‘The Pines’, on December...

Stereophonics/Broken Vinyl Club

O2 Academy, Bournemouth, In what was the one of the busiest nights of the year at Bournemouth’s O2 Academy and the reason was that top Welsh rock band the Stereophonics were in Town for...

From The Jam/Lewis Hawkins (Sound Of The Suburbs)

Mr Kyps, Poole A wet Thursday evening at Mr. Kyps is the intimate setting for a gig of true quality from none other than ‘From The Jam’, featuring original member of The Jam bassist...

Death Of An Artist – Christmas Party

Champions, Bournemouth It’s that time of year again, the sleigh bells are ringing, chestnuts are roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost is nipping at your nose, ahh… If you have already had...

Single: “The Road to Whiterun” by Deadlines

After their debut EP “The First Collapse” sold out all of its hard copies, on their debut UK tour with Swindon giants “I Defy”, Deadlines have every right to approach 2012 with a big...

CD: “The Lights May Still Show” by We Used To Exist

We Used To Exist have literally made a continental effort to record their debut album “The Lights May Still Show”, as the indie-pop duo’s members, Timothy Lalonde and Dean Rostron originate from Virginia, USA...

Def Leppard/Motley Crue/Steel Panther

Wembley Arena, London It now seems common place now for a promoter to put two headline bands on at large arenas, in these times of recession is almost makes sense as it gives the...

Sparkle Festival Appeal

Champions, Bournemouth Putting a gig on anywhere is never easy, but arranging a Charity Festival in the middle of December where none of the acts get paid is a task very few would consider,...

The Quireboys/The Gentlemen Of Distorted Sound/Diesel

The Brook, Southampton Tonight The Quireboys return to The Brook in Southampton part way through what is now their annual trip around the UK delighting audiences with their very own brand of classic Rock...