‘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 […]
A fresh, spirited take on the music of a living legend. – The House That Soul Built was fortunate enough to attend the penultimate night of the March 2018 residency […]
A polished, warming tribute to a jazz legend. – First things first. Fresh coffee, Eggs Benedict, and live jazz is an utterly joyous combination to combat Sunday lethargy. The Royal […]