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live music - The Courier Online
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Serena Forwood - The Courier Online
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Venue Spotlight: Prohibition Cabaret Bar, Pink Lane
Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Image credit: Wikimedia Commons Just a short walk from Central Station on the historic Pink Lane, Prohibition Cabaret Bar is not only a sensational bar, but also a community. Musicians from backgrounds of blues, jazz, soul and so many more flock to Prohibition, as well as drag performers, actors and anyone with creative passions. It is a community driven venue that partakes in several schemes to give back to the North East.
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Nas live in Edinburgh review: 'Illmatic' tour showcases impressive discography
Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates 'Illmatic' has been a classic since its release, and the crowd depicted this perfectly with representatives from all generations. One of the last concerts of the tour, Usher Hall in Edinburgh called to hip-hop lovers who flocked eagerly for a chance to be a part of this music and moment. Set 1 was a rendition of the album, beginning with ‘N.Y. State of Mind’ and going on to tracks like ‘The World is Yours’ and ‘One Love’.
To DJ or not to DJ: can anyone do it?
Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Image credit: Pexels This, however is when artistry and creativity enter the scene, dividing the wannabes from the music heads. While many turn to DJing as - let’s face it - a way to look cool, it is only those with an inherent passion for music that tend to achieve any success.
The end of an era: car manufacturers press the eject button on CD players
Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Source: Wikimedia Commons CDs have been a familiar feature in cars since 1984, and cars are one of the last remaining ways to still access them.
Is the culture of live music still alive?
Sign up to our mailing list so you never miss any future updates Image: Freerange Stock There are multitudes of reasons for this, the most prominent being the rise in cost of living. This impacts not only fans and their accessibility to shows - from travel to tickets – but also artists and the actual venues themselves.
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