Category Archives: Gigs

Nils Frahm, Alexander Tucker at Band on the Wall, Manchester, 08/11/2011

Posted on 12/11/2011 by julio3rd

Just a couple of days after arriving back from Japan, I decided to go to a gig. Nils Frahm had made by favourite record of 2009 (Wintermusik), and although the follow-up (The Bells) was disappointing, I needed to see the show. … Continue reading →

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Peter Broderick, Tsukimono at Manchester Academy 3, 19/10/2010

Posted on 30/11/2010 by julio3rd

Sorry for posting this so long after the event – as it is, my memories may not be so clear, so excuse the inaccuracies and forgotten moments. Anyway, after a nice pint in The Oxford and a Subway at Subway, … Continue reading →

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P Jørgensen, Brave Timbers, Seasons (pre-din) at Nexus Art Cafe, Manchester, 24/09/2010

Posted on 25/09/2010 by julio3rd

It wasn’t a good sign when I walked into the venue at half past eight to find myself the only guest. The promoters also seemed embarrassed, and admitted even the acts weren’t currently in the venue. So I waited for … Continue reading →

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Joanna Newsom, Roy Harper at Palace Theatre, Manchester, 18/09/2010

Posted on 25/09/2010 by julio3rd

I wasn’t sure whether or not I would enjoy this show – I’d really enjoyed Joanna Newsom’s first album (The Milk Eyed Mender), but didn’t enjoy her second (Ys) as much since I preferred the more simple arrangements and shorter … Continue reading →

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Ólöf Arnalds, Stealing Sheep at Dulcimer, Chorlton, Manchester, 16/09/2010

Posted on 25/09/2010 by julio3rd

I first stumbled across the music of Ólöf Arnalds some years ago whilst visiting the excellent 12 Tónar record shop on my visit to Iceland. I went through their local music section and picked out some CDs with nice covers, … Continue reading →

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