Pearling – 4****

Huge potential. One to watch.

Being Support for any artist is a tough gig. It’s seen as a right of passage for some, others an endurance test, not only for the performer but at times the audience, and they will … Read More

Aurora – Edinburgh Usher Hall 5*****

Mesmerising : The Sky Is The Limit For the Artist That Could (and probably will).

Singer/Songwriter Aurora is something of a Norwegian Femininomenon. With billions of streams, five albums released so far she’s no overnight success. She’s worked hard … Read More

Oliver Darling : Sunderland Fire Station 26th Sept 2024

A major new talent on the UK blues/country scene.

Being Support for a major artist is a tough gig. It’s seen as a right of passage for some, others an endurance test, not only for the performer but at times … Read More

Nick Lowe & Los Straightjackets 5*****

Nick the Knife, still sharp and The Convincer we all need.

The phrase Renaissance Man seems to be invented for Nick Lowe. A respected figure in the music industry since the 70s, his influence on rock and pop is … Read More

007 Voices of Bond 5*****

Brought to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, by Night Owl Productions, Voices of Bond was way more than a tribute to the infamous Bond theme songs.

Stunning vocals, powerful and theatrical, accompanied by electric guitars and young genius playing the … Read More

Joni Mitchell: Take Me as I Am 5*****

Mesmerising! The barefooted Contessa of Laurel Canyon IS in town.

It’s 1976. Canadian singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell has been out on the road for some time and is glad to be home. She’s just completed her soon to be classic album … Read More

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls 4****

Jo Carley and the Old Dry Skulls is an energetic three-hander band, driving along in zydaco/Appalachian/Nashville style which they describe as Voodoo, Blues, Zombie, Monster and Rock n Roll.

Jo is striking and has a beautiful singing voice, sometimes playing … Read More

Vox Stars Presents Star Inspirations 2.5**

Lainey Vox, the proud owner of Vox Stars, an Edinburgh-based singing and performance coaching studio, brings a wealth of experience in live performance and band settings. Her passion for helping singers from various backgrounds master their voice and performance craft … Read More

Adele – Still someone like me 5*****

Flawless from beginning to end. Sarah Borges is well practiced singing the songs of Adele and this comes over as she filled the room with her amazing vocals. This is Sarah’s third year of performing in Edinburgh Festival and as … Read More

Acoustic Gaga 4****

Sarah Borges covers of popular Lady Gaga songs do not disappoint. Sarah, born in Portugal, has the sweetest most alluring voice. Show stopping entrance in glittery attire and fun sparkly specs added a sense of fun and playfulness to her … Read More