So here we go, with 2011 well underway and a pretty crowded Champions, the scene is set for three bands to rock the house. First up we have festival favourites Disco’s Out (Murder’s In) who seem to have just as many band mates as punters! Be-decked in goofy costumes, one is initially struck by the ...

Bah. The Paper Shades pulled out at the last minute; a band I’d not seen before and was looking forward to checking out. Ah well, these things happen (all too often). Still, extended sets from Saturday Sun and The Blackwater Caravan made for a rather favourable consequence. First up, as far as band names go ...

I love the Bournemouth Folk Club. I love its atmosphere, its warmth and its community. I love the respect with which the acts are treated and the kindly attention paid by all. It is an entirely unique venue in Bournemouth and is home to well established artists and local acts alike. Swaddled by a welcoming ...

My first two reviews for bh one left me with two underlying thoughts… The first bathed in the sense of satisfaction found when bands truly enjoy playing music live. The second was a realisation that talented artists and meagre turnouts are an unwelcome reality. Now whilst this gig had an audience that was sufficiently spread ...

An early afternoon text was sent to enquire about Mutant Vinyl’s stage time. The tickets and website said Electric Six with support from Mutant Vinyl, so I was thinking 8pm, maybe 8.30. Nope, 7.30. “Fuck, that’s early” said I. “I know man, was gonna be half 6” came the reply. For whatever reason an unadvertised ...