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'Way To Blue' - The Songs Of Nick Drake: Barbican 22/01/10 'Way To Blue' - The Songs Of Nick Drake: Barbican 22/01/10 Krystle Waren @Way to Blue - The Songs of Nick Drake: Barbican 22/01/10 Green Gartside: 'Way To Blue' - The Songs Of Nick Drake @Barbican 22/01/10

Way to Blue - The Songs of Nick Drake: Barbican 22/01/10

Way to Blue: The Songs of Nick Drake The Barbican 22/01/10 I'd been looking forward to this gig as soon as I heard it had been announced. For those of you who are unaware of who exactly Nick Drake was, let me fill you in .....

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Ray Lewis and the Drifters: Old Market, Brighton 05/12/09 Ray Lewis and the Drifters: Old Market, Brighton 05/12/09 Ray Lewis and the Drifters: Old Market, Brighton 05/12/09 Ray Lewis and the Drifters: Old Market, Brighton 05/12/09

Ray Lewis and the Drifters: Old Market Hall, Brighton 05/12/09

Ray Lewis and the Drifters were performing at the beautiful regency style Old Market Hall in Brighton. Lewis is one of the patrons of the 'Kids Appeal Charity'. I was really impressed by all the vocals this evening- in particular Ray's...

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Foy Vance: Union Chapel 08/12/09 FOY VANCE: UNION CHAPEL 08/12/09 I will!  Tender times as chap proposes after-show... Foy Vance: Union Chapel 08//12/09 Bar area @FOY VANCE: UNION CHAPEL 08/12/09

Foy Vance: Union Chapel 08/12/09

Alot has been said about "yer man" Foy Vance. He'd just finished a very successful and extensive tour opening for Tori Amos and was now well into his own UK tour. Some hail him as the new Van Morrison which is praise indeed...

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The Noisettes, Shepherds Bush Empire 27/10/09

The Noisettes, Shepherds Bush Empire 27/10/09

With their mix and match highly varied musical style, it would normally be hard to justify why a group like The Noisettes should receive a live review in a soul based magazine. However, The Noisettes are no ordinary group....

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Soulive: Ronnie Scotts 28/11/09

When experiencing funk music for the first time as a child, I just remember the raw energy and exuberance that it planted directly into my soul. It made me smile and dance, almost voodoo-like. It was so full and lively I felt like I could burst

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Breakestra: Dingwalls (With an astounding 56 song set-list) 17/11/09 Breakestra: Dingwalls 17/11/09 Breakestra: Dingwalls (Miles Tackett & Martin Freeman) 17/11/09 Breakestra: Dingwalls (With an astounding 56 song set-list) 17/11/09

Breakestra: Dingwalls 17/11/09

Breakestra are one of those bands I'd heard about but never really consciously checked out.... I beesech you, nay implore you to root them out and do yourself a favour....... A sublime knockout deeelite!!

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James Morrison: Wembley Arena 27/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com James Morrison: Wembley Arena 27/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com James Morrison: Wembley Arena 27/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com James Morrison: Wembley Arena 27/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com

James Morrison: Wembley Arena 27/11/09

Having previously seen James Morrison earlier in the year at the Hampton Court Festival, I was keen to see if this promising artist had evolved. I'm pleased to announce the real James Morrison signed, sealed AND delivered on ALL fronts!

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Ultimate Motown - Divas Of Motown 13/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com Jack Ashford & Mable John: Ultimate Motown - Divas Of Motown 13/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul Mable John: Ultimate Motown - Divas Of Motown 13/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com Brenda Holloway: Ultimate Motown - Divas Of Motown 13/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com

Ultimate Motown - Divas of Motown: HMV Apollo, Hammersmith 13/11/09

The Apollo was certainly the place for Motown fans on this Friday 13th and it was great for me to have the chance to chinwag with so many folks – I’ve always said Motown fans are the very best!

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Jack Ashford: Borderline 09/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com Jack Ashford: Borderline 09/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com Jack Ashford: Borderline 09/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com Jack Ashford: Borderline 09/11/09 copyright@bluesandsoul.com

Jack Ashford: Borderline 09/11/09

There are but few living legends left to see live, so when one of them comes to town you know it's best to drop everything and haul your ass down to the action. It doesn't get much bigger than vibes/percussionist Mr Jack Ashford...

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BRAND NEW HEAVIES: 02 SHEPHERD’S BUSH EMPIRE 04/11/09

Brand New Heavies: 02 Shepherd’s Bush Empire 04/11/09

The Brand New Heavies play their home turf on the second date of their 2009 UK tour to a packed out O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in support of the release of their Greatest Hits live release- Live in London.

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