Tony Momrelle at Pizza Express Live (Review)
‘That high tenor – never sounding thin or strained – is pure gold’ – A sold-out, effusive crowd cheered Mr Tony Momrelle as he walked to the stage last night […]
Mike Blankenship feat. Sy Smith – ‘I Can’t Help It’ (Review)
‘I Can’t Help It’ – a Michael Jackson tune from Off the Wall penned by the great Stevie Wonder – has been covered aplenty. In fact, it is a particular […]
DeAndre – ‘Tell It Like It Is’ (Review)
DeAndre has established himself as a formidable artist within contemporary neo-soul. He has been rapturously received in London in particular, having sold-out all his Pizza Express Live shows last Christmas […]
Interviewing Sy Smith
Speaking to The House That Soul Built, soul star Sy Smith discusses her thoughts on British soul, her career as a backing vocalist, and the creation of her monumental album […]
The Color Purple at Curve Theatre & Birmingham Hippodrome (Preview)
Co-produced by The Curve and the Birmingham Hippodrome, acclaimed musical The Color Purple is coming to Leicester and Birmingham for a limited run this June-July. The production is directed by […]
Judith Hill – ‘Upside Down’ (Review)
After a great sophomore effort with Golden Child, Judith Hill – esteemed backing vocalist, protégé of the late Prince, and featured vocalist in the Oscar-winning film 20 Feet From Stardom – […]
Lara Eidi at Hampstead Jazz Club (Review)
“Eidi is compelling in her sincerity, calmness, and deft phrasing” – After a sell-out show earlier in the year, singer-songwriter Lara Eidi and her musical companions returned to the Hampstead […]
Beverley Knight at Royal Festival Hall (Review)
The Queen of British Soul celebrated twenty-five years of hustle, passion, and vocal excellence – Ms Knight has kept the fire of a terrific music career burning for the past […]
Marisha Wallace at The Other Palace (Review)
Mixing soul and musical theatre, Wallace showcased her dynamic vocals and emotional delivery – As part of the ‘Sunday Favourites’ series at The Other Palace – produced by Lambert Jackson – Broadway […]
New names announced for Innervisions!
The Innervisions Festival will certainly be an indulgent few days for the soul, blues and funk enthusiast. Running from 3rd-7th July across various London venues, the line-up includes the legendary […]
Round-Up May 2019
Read below for a round-up of some new releases! – Goodfoot – ‘Love Come Down’ Goodfoot are a London-based duo made up of vocalist Danny Sharples and guitarist Huw Foster. […]
Patty Griffin at Queen Elizabeth Hall (Review)
‘Griffin sang with breath-taking purity’ – Folk, gospel, and Americana singer-songwriter Patty Griffin performed an intimate set last night at the Queen Elizabeth Hall in London’s Southbank Centre. After a […]
Imelda May Sings Celtic Soul (Review)
A superb concert, marked by a sublime collaboration between Imelda May and Ronnie Wood – Anchored by the phenomenal Leo Green Orchestra, Friday Night is Music Night has thrived by […]
Soul Women Unite – 8th June (Preview)
As part of the London Saxophone Festival 2019, five esteemed performers in the soul and jazz space will be taking to the stage at the illustrious Cadogan Hall on 8th June. […]