A beautifully erratic performer. – ‘All the crazy bitches say “yeah”!’ A thoroughly packed audience whooped and hollered to Ms Macy Gray’s encouragement. However, I’m sure Gray wouldn’t be offended by […]
Some scintillating musicianship, if mostly from the band. – Subterania, previously known as Acklam Hall, was opened in 1989 and hosted the likes of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Madonna, […]
While she may not be a household name, Beverley Skeete has musical pedigree. Firstly, she sang for twenty years in Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. Moreover, her repertoire as a backing […]
Vika Bull has all guns blazing in this terrific Etta James tribute. – ‘I’d rather go blind, boy.’ This refrain fades out solemnly in the recording of this iconic blues […]
Introspective, absorbing performances from an independent artist with fresh, contemporary vision. – At a sold-out show at The Albany – an arts centre in Deptford, South-East London – 191 audience […]
In a word: lethargic. – The opinions of this writer are certainly at odds with the audience at The Boisdale last night – most of whom, after digesting their sophisticated […]
‘Watts’ voice is mellow but thick in tone. Loud and powerful enough to cut through the band, but always smooth and warm.’ – Rarely have I come across a vocalist […]
‘Bass-driven, distinctly British, and groove-laden.’ – While a late sound-check meant that this writer had to stand outside the venue in the drizzle, the 1990s acid jazz group came through […]
An afternoon of raw gospel singing, storytelling, and testifying. – ‘Gospel, blues, soul, and a slice of pizza’, announced CrazySexyCoool Entertainment founder Ovie, introducing the afternoon’s performance. Drawn from Ovie’s […]
Hil St Soul’s comfort on stage, and the natural ease of her vocals, mirrored the smooth, neo-soul grooves of her original material. – Located inconspicuously next to a Sainsburys in […]
“Buoyed by the wonderful acoustics of the Royal Albert Hall, the crackle and husk of Warwick’s voice dazzled.” – Sauntering to the stage in her golden and black tiered gown, […]
‘Capable of feathery inflections, John can also belt with vibrato-fuelled gloriousness, and wail and extemporise with gospel fervour.’ – Many members of the public may remember Michelle John from her […]
A talented artist who should be proud of her hustle. – An independent artist, Bashiyra began her career delivering backing vocals for big-hitters such as Michael Bolton, Patti Labelle, and […]
‘Particularly when [Martha High] sinks her teeth into a song, one can imagine a 1960s soul songstress in her heyday.’ – Martha High sang backing vocals for the Godfather of […]