With London’s South Bank full up with competing buskers on a Sunday afternoon, the challenge for entertainers is to come up with something fun and unusual enough to catch the eye …
The incredible fire-breathing tuba on London’s South Bank Read More
Here’s some scenes of musicians playing outside in the late afternoon summer sun around the small town of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York.
Street musicians of Beacon, Dutchess County, New York, Summer 2014 Read More
Located between the Strand and the River Thames, the current Somerset House dates back to 1775, with the neo-classical building being centred around a beautiful courtyard. Formerly the home of the …
A trip to Somerset House and the Return of the Rudeboy Exhibition, Strand, London Read More
Here’s my final set of photos from this year’s Boomtown Fair. I definitely hope to be back next year- and if my cunning plans come to fruition, I hope to …
Boomtown Fair 2014 – the final set of photos from a great festival Read More
Here’s the first of two more photo features showing off the sights at this year’s fabulous Boomtown Fair. I hope you enjoy them!
More photos from the most wonderful Boomtown Fair of 2014 Read More
A swishy new video has been released showing off some of the highlights from this year’s fantastic Boomtown Fair festival.
Boomtown Fair 2014 official video released – see all the action! Read More
Last month, I went for a long walk to Fishtown, Philadelphia, and I was astonished to come across the iconic artwork for Kurt Vile’s, “Wakin’ On A Pretty Daze” on a …
Kurt Vile artwork in Fishtown, Philadelphia gets painted over in bizarre circumstances Read More
As part of First Great Western’s ‘Summer Tracks‘ promotion, passengers at London’s Paddington Station were treated to a full on set from seasoned sessioneers the All Stars Collective.
Paddington station passengers get blasted by rock band, announcements rendered inaudible Read More
This has become such a depressingly familiar story: New neighbour moves in right next to a well known music venue. New neighbour doesn’t like the noise that was going on well before …
Blind Tiger Club in Brighton mothballed thanks to a ‘single neighbour’s noise complaints’ Read More
A petition has been launched on Change.org to lobby Camden Council and English Heritage to save London’s famous Denmark Street from developers.
Petition launched to save the 12 Bar Club and London’s Tin Pan Alley from developers Read More
Getting a well earned tip from us were these three dancers who came onboard our northbound J train in New York and bust out some incredible moves.
New York City subway dancers bust out the hip hop moves on the J train Read More
Another grand old pub is under threat, with the Grade II listed George Tavern in Commercial Road, Stepney under threat from developers who have purchased the adjoining site.
Save the George Tavern in Stepney – sign this petition now Read More
I can’t remember the last time I saw a fully-fledged one-man band in action, so it was great to see this fella knocking out tunes on a full traditional rig in …
A traditional one-man band strums and bangs on Cardiff Queen Street Read More
The posters on the urban75 boards have voted in their top 30 albums of the year, and there’s a cracking selection on offer. Over 200 albums were nominated, and there’s …
Top 30 albums of the year for 2013 as selected by urban75 Read More
I finally got around to visiting the Harrison pub by Kings Cross last night, with my visit spurred on by a Lost Cavalry acoustic show at the venue’s fortnightly Folkroom night.
The Lost Cavalry play the Fortnightly Folkroom at the Harrison bar, central London Read More
The owner of one of London’s most famous record stores has advertised his entire business for sale on eBay, with the asking price of £300,000 including the shop’s vast collection …
On The Beat Records in Soho, London goes up for sale on eBay Read More
Easily nudging its way up to being one of my top five gigs of the year was the wonderful show put on by The Lost Cavalry at the launch party …
Lost Cavalry album launch for ‘Three Cheers For The Undertaker’ at the St Pancras Old Church Read More
Born Ronald Wycherley in Dingle, Liverpool in April 1940, Billy Fury worked as a deck hand on the Mersey tug boats while teaching himself to play guitar and write songs. …
Billy Fury remembered by Liverpool docks sculpture Read More
I had an absolute hoot playing the Beautiful Days festival in sunny Devon a few weeks back – and here’s some photos from our show, where we played to a …
The Mrs Mills Experience headline the bandstand stage at the Beautiful Days Festival – photos Read More
Ninety five years ago today, Gladys Mills, née Gladys Jordan, was born in Beckton, East London and from these humble beginnings she would go on to become a piano superstar.
Happy birthday to legendary piano player Mrs Mills, who would have been 95 years old today Read More
Once again, Boomtown proved to be my favourite festival of the year, serving up a wonderfully chaotic mix of music, performance art and Gawdknowswhatelse. Unlike many festivals, Boomtown isn’t centred …
The madness of Boomtown Fair 2013 – full photo report online Read More
I’m still recovering after the weekend and working my way through the hundreds of photos I took, but the official video has now been released – and it does a …
Boomtown Fair 2013 – see the official video here Read More
Fans of American folk are advised to get clicking in the direction of the fabulous “Folk Music in America” collection, a series of 15 LP records published by the Library of …
Folk Music in America celebrated with amazing free download of 252 songs covering nearly a century of music Read More
I guess it was only a matter of time, but it was still sad to see that the long-serving JB’s record store in Hanway Street, central London has closed down.
Another West End record store bites the dust as JB’s, Hanway Street, London closes Read More
My article about building and buying an extra small, super-portable drum kit for gigging drummers turned out to be surprisingly popular, so I thought I’d post up a follow up because …
Small, portable drum kits. Gretsch Catalina Drum Kit with 18-inch bass drum review Read More
LeeFest was first born back in 2006 when founder Lee Denny decided to throw a party in his parent’s garden after they’d gone away on holiday. It went so well, a …
Photos of Leefest 2013, a small but perfectly formed non-profit festival in the south of England Read More
I fear I would be failing in my responsibilities as a seasoned festival-goer to not pass on some words of advice to anyone who has booked their first ticket to …
Warning to Glastonbury festival first-timers – it’s not always that bloody good (see: great mudfests of the past) Read More
I had a splendid night out in London town last night, checking out both Piney Gir and Allo Darlin’ in two venues across town.
A Thursday night in London: Piney Gir in Shoreditch and Allo Darlin’ in St Pancras Read More
Here’s a few photos from the live show at the London Nocturne in Smithfield, London last Saturday.
Mrs Mills Experience at the London Nocturne 2013 Read More
A packed crowd at the Offline Club in the Prince Albert, Coldharbour Lane, saw a rousing performance from the Dulwich Ukulele Club on Friday night.
Dulwich Ukulele Club strum their way into the hearts of the Brixton Offline Club Read More