A fun caper from the DC Comic books. Dwayne Johnson as the Rock really made the film watchable with Pierce Brosnan as Dr Fate, a pale mirror image of Dr Strange from rivals Marvel (Benedict Cumberbatch) but his stoicism anchored the drama and increasingly became the essential supporting role. The plot is plainly ludicrous but with some rare […]
A welcome day away from the rock face. Forte drove to London and we shot across on the tube to Royal Academy of Music – on Marleybone Road, knock out art deco interiors. Sadly miss first soloist event but watched ensemble deliver with aplomb Tippett’s ‘Fantasia Concertante on theme of Corelli’ in the Duke’s Hall […]
I heard the queen was unwell on Thursday 8th September – a day after ceremonially handing over power to Liz Truss the new PM at Balmoral – I felt surely this was just a precaution especially after Jubilee celebrations, where she restricted her appearances, so was stunned and shocked when it was all over so […]
Invisible Touch, a Genesis tribute band certainly cut a rug and some shapes at St Peters Church in Ipswich. ‘In the Cage’ from Lamb Lies album really stood out. Superb musicianship all round and a Phil Collins replica in sound and actions – with an especially ‘spot on’ tambourine percussion celebration – elbows, knees head […]
Snow Patrol Reworked biased acoustic set at showcase venue of the Albert Hall. Great seats front row in Loggia 12. Heavy night on food and wine front. We began the evening in the Coda, elitist restaurant with Ollie in the rooftop of the Albert Hall. To be honest I found the concert a little […]
Courtney Pine was in fine party mood at Ipswich School encouraging audience participation. What was most impressive is you can never really see him intake any air! Written in hindsight October 21
LimeHouse Lizzy at the The Railway Ipswich A Crane trip out – for dedicated followers – played all the numbers, but the dead eyed guitarist stole the show. Written in hindsight October 2021. Set was delivered 27th September 2019
Chuvches Sigrid & Skinner (Frank) were in the line up – but Lana stole the show -making an entrance with her giant swing as if she had just jetted in from the Wizard of Oz….. Sunday 10th August 2019 Latitude festival review – stylish, dramatic […]
Author Louis Bernieres swapped mandolin for guitar and formed an alliance with Selina Hawker, singer and violinist at Sudbury Church for a musical show piece. Sadly, he was unremarkable (as a guitarist) but she had a decent voice. He was also grumpy when I asked him to autograph my copy of his best and famous […]
