Faithful renditions, performed with vigour and passion.  – In a previous article, I wrote that tributes tend to fall into one of three categories. ‘There are tributes which attempt to […]

Buried away in St James’s, London, Quaglino’s harks back to a bygone era. An amber-lit staircase leads the way to the brasserie-styled restaurant, at the head of which sits the […]

‘Despite such an esteemed career as a backing vocalist, one cannot help but conclude that Hill’s voice belongs front-and-centre.’ – Backing vocalist sensation turned solo artist Judith Hill is currently […]

The O’Jays offered up a wealth of nostalgia, but with strong vocals too.  – Last night, Philadelphia soul legends The O’Jays occupied Theatre Royal Drury Lane, currently home to 42nd […]

‘As an arranger, Mason picks away at her chosen songs – accentuating existing features, adding/removing elements, and injecting them with her remarkable vision.’ – For her inaugural concert at Pizza […]

‘Seeing tracks from Ventriloquism performed live reinforced my belief that it represents the gold standard of cover albums.’ – In a shocking case of poor event etiquette – the type I tend […]

‘Mavis simply glows.’ – Seeing a gospel legend perform in church was the item on my soul music bucket list I didn’t know I had. As part of the Innervisions Festival, […]

Rarely have I heard the music of Stevie Wonder interpreted with such finesse, energy, and all-round brilliance. – Award-winning saxophonist Derek Nash has partnered with rock/soul vocalist Noel McCalla (former lead […]

‘Williams, her backing vocalists, and her band produced lush and bright sounds throughout the evening with bursts of more punchy musicianship’ – On 10th June 2018, The House That Soul […]

‘Even when execution was flawed, Delmar’s understanding of how to finesse and interpret a song was apparent.’ – JBGB Events have produced five concerts celebrating 100 of the 20th century’s […]

Janette Mason’s stellar imagination strikes again. – For a few years now, South London’s Hideaway has been honouring the music of Prince with its Wall to Wall Prince residency. The […]

One will leave a Divalution concert in reveries of belt-induced euphoria. – The group formerly known as Sapphire Soul took to the stage at London’s The Other Palace last night […]

Like a big helping of sticky toffee pudding, Avery Sunshine’s performance never ceases to comfort.  – I felt both exhausted and liberated as Avery Sunshine, the stage name of Denise […]

A ‘resurrection’ this was not, but fun and nostalgic? Sure. – Be warned. Despite the message of Alexander O’Neal‘s signature hit, there will be some (mild) criticisms in the below […]