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10 Months Later and I’m just getting into Antony and the Johnsons!

Sunday, July 2nd, 2006
Its been 10 months since Antony and the Johnsons won the Mercury Music Prize and only now am I starting to pick up on the odd track. I listened to the album at the time it won, but dismissed it as some kind of gimic album - yeah, the guys got gender issues and warbles quite a lot - big deal! I've … read more

John Martyn - Live at the Lowry 2006

Monday, May 1st, 2006
John Martyn played the Lowry Theatre (Salford, Manchester) last night and the big man is still on form. John Smith - Support Act Support act John Smith took to the stage first (see my seperate blog post on this guy) with his amazing acoustic guitar skills that are as mesmerising to watch as they a… read more

John Smith - Live at the Lowry 2006

Monday, May 1st, 2006
John Smith - Acoustic genius A very fitting support act for John Martyn, John Smith last night demanded the attention of a packed Lyric Theatre at the Lowry Centre, Salford Quays, Manchester. One chair, one spotlight, one acoustic guitar and one very talented musician! John Smith doesn't so much… read more