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Amble Live in Belfast
Amble have come a long way from their humble beginning, playing cover songs in pubs for fun and a few free pints. Their meteoric rise continues to reach new heights, and tonight, they are playing to a capacity 11,000 people. I must confess that I am a recent convert to their music, having been introduced to them by my son, but ‘Socrates Smiled’ has been an earworm, in the nicest possible way, ever since.
Interview with Robert Forster
FT: How’s the tour going? RF: The tour’s going very well. We have been on a bit of a break over the weekend, and we start again in London tonight. It’s been great, we’ve been traveling by train, and there’s been train chaos, but besides that, it’s being well good on stage and it’s great meeting and talking to people. My son Louis is with me playing guitar and bass. We’ve never done this before, and it’s really wonderful and exciting to be playing together, it’s a unique thing.
The Book of Absolution - Anthony Toner
One of the great strengths of this artist has always been his observations on life and his poetic delivery. On a release full of reminiscence and nostalgia, there are poignant moments balanced with humour. ‘The Protection of The King’ is a fun memory of his parents’ poster of Elvis Presley, where other parents might have had “Wedding groups and landscapes”.
Ron Sexsmith live at Liberty Hall Theatre, Dublin
"Sorry for the delay in the gig. The flight took two years", quips Ron Sexsmith at the beginning of a hugely entertaining, and at times emotional, night. There is a hugely endearing quality to Ron. His shyness on stage remains, yet with that simple one-liner, he was able to win over the Dublin crowd. The crowd won over, he then proceeded to wow them with a performance of beautifully crafted, poignant, and quite charming songs, solo on guitar and keyboard, with no safety net.
Macca to Mecca - Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul - Folk and Tumble
Steven Van Zandt has long declared his love for The Beatles and has said it was the appearance of the Fab Four on the Ed Sullivan Show that set him on his path to a career in music. 'Macca to Mecca' is clearly a labour of love for the multi-talented Van Zandt. Rock’n’Roll is his religion and The Cavern Club where the Beatles honed their craft is a sacred site – his Mecca.
Interview with Steven Van Zandt
Before he took to the stage for a blistering concert at Dublin’s Vicar Street Folk and Tumble caught up with Steven Van Zandt at the Marker Hotel for a chat about music, acting and his wardrobe. FT: You’ve been busy Steve? LS: A little bit. FT: So you’re half way, two thirds though this tour, Manchester last night. Do you get do see much of the cities you pass through?
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