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Eric Bogle (SkinnyFest3)
this is easy listening folk, smoothed and tamed, dealing in generalisation and rarely evoking poignancy Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Michael Franti & Spearhead @ Corn Exchange
If you didn't know one Michael Franti tune or had never even heard of him it wouldn't have mattered, this was a perfect gig Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The Spaghetti Western Orchestra (SkinnyFest3)
a tight show coupled with comic theatre and the ability to leave any audience in fits Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Little Man Tate @ Cabaret Voltaire
more slapdash Molotov cocktail than destructive cruise missile acumen Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Havana Rumba! (SkinnyFest3)
fans of percussive rumba will enjoy the rhythms and the theatricality is stunning
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T on the Fringe: The Bees @ The Liquid Room
The trademark eclecticism that defines the Bees sound won't be abating any time soon, yet tonight, something still lacked Read more »| 14 Aug 2006
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T on the Fringe: Scritti Politti @ The Liquid Room
a vocal routine which invariably sounds like Cat Stevens and Brian Wilson auditioning for the school choir Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: The Beautiful South @ Corn Exchange
Paul Heaton may be the writer of many a great tune, but he lacks the vigour or charisma to lead a large, live ensemble cast Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Kasabian @ Corn Exchange
This is a workmanlike, unremarkable gig when it should have been an occasion Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Breaks Co-Op @ Cabaret Voltaire
At times, a great band bursts out from the warm soft rock: overall, they play safe and do not build on the fiery interludes. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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The New Standard @ The Lot, Aug 10
A cosy wind down, enjoyed with a welcome night cap. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe: Jo Mango @ Cabaret Voltaire
This lady and her band will never get a bad review, so lovable is their presence Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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T on the Fringe - Nizlopi @ Liquid Room, August 11th
Nizlopi engage their audience so well that, when JCB Song passes, it does so without much ferment or ado. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Dan Aborise @ AMC
His songs are cleansing, gentle and meditative, the lyrics suggestive, the accompaniment sensitive. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006 -
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Bach-Bukowski (Skinnyfest2)
I'm sure Bach would be horrified by the words of a man that couldn't hold down a job, a girl or a drink. Read more »| 14 Aug 2006