Haven’t you learned to think for yourself? I believe in the individual. Look at me." It's the middle of the high-flying, go-getting 80s, in Thatcher-era England. Marlene has just been made managing director of Top Girls employment agency, but with no friends to speak of, and a past she has forgotten, the guests at Marlene's […]

Dexys Midnight Runners are back! The much-loved band, led by singer Kevin Rowland, have announced details of a U.K & Irish. tour starting in October of this year. Founded in Birmingham in 1978, Dexys Midnight Runners released three critically and commercially successful albums – Searching For The Young Soul Rebels (1980), Too-Rye-Ay (1982) & Don’t […]

John Hackett Band delivered an eclectic, technically accomplished performance that embodied the core spirit of prog rock. It moved from lyrical flute passages to dynamic instrumental flourishes. Together, the band created a sound that was intricate and engaging, fusing elements of rock, jazz, classical, and funk, but never lost cohesion. They revealed a depth of […]

John Kirkpatrick, accordion, concertina, melodeon & vocals Veteran squeezebox maestro John Kirkpatrick opens up a kit bag of songs from the two World Wars. There's a fair smattering of the popular hits of the day, designed to raise a smile and provide a moment’s respite. Threaded through these selections, John gives an airing to some […]