As legendary guitarists go, Mark Knopfler has most definitely staked his place in the hall of fame. For many, Dire Straits were defined by the signature Knopfler twang and vibrato, which raised them above the ranks as an outstandingly unique act and genre wise, one of the most influential masters of merging styles – country, ...
Upon entering the venue we were positively buzzing with excitement at the prospect of an evening with The Ulster Orchestra performing their end of season show in the Waterfront main auditorium. The Belfast Waterfront has hosted consistently enjoyable evenings, catering for all musical tastes, from folk festivals to legendary rock bands. Tonight it was the ...
In my view, ForChristSake are a very talented band with a lot to offer the music world They represent a genre many may not have heard of – Othra Metal. This translates as ‘orthodox metal’ or ‘Christian metal’ and merges the slipknot/metallica/Panthera style with deep spiritual lyrics. Upon entering the Pavilion, I wasn’t quite sure ...
On the BBC’s morning breakfast show this week, Jeff Beck, who has often supported Rod Stewart called the Scottish rocker two things: “A great performer” and a “cheeky rascal.” Tonight, it was easy to see why. The show opening was announced to the audience as “The Stripper” blared out of the Odyssey Arena’s speaker cabinets, ...
The very moment Music Matters Magazine arrived at Auntie Annie’s, brimming with excitement at the prospect of seeing Nerina Pallot live in Belfast for the first time in three years, we were greeted by John D’arcy’s unexpected grinning face. “What are you doing here!?” we exclaimed. “I don’t know,” replied the charming Lisburn based singer/songwriter, ...
Following last year’s geographical challenge that was the sold-out A-Z tour, encompassing numerous far-flung, little-used venues in areas such as East Grange, Aldershot and Zennor (yes that is a real place!), Ash’s touring schedule in 2010 seems markedly more straightforward. Their venues are bigger again, and the crowds even more eager than before, welcoming the ...