Live Music Reviews
Bug Club
Bug Club
This Welsh indie duo made a welcome return to the Norwich Arts Centre hot on the back of their latest album Every Single Muscle.
John Robb
He spoke lovingly about Yellow Submarine, Pinky and Perky and the moon landings before his teenage years led to Oxfam for clothes.
Toots And The Maytals
Toots And The Maytals
Whilst the band no longer consists of its original line-up, what remains is their expert energy curation. The Maytals brought their unmistakable feelgood atmosphere to Norwich’s Waterfront on Thursday night.
Dma's
Dma's
It’s been yet another anthemic night, with one classic DMA song after another
Gary Crosby
Gary Crosby
Seeing young jazz musicians under Gary Crosby’s quietly paternal leadership - with a strong presence of women throughout the ensemble - they played with real authority and assurance.
Jasimine.4.T
Jasimine.4.T
Jasmine is a phenomenal story teller, musician, and activist.
Spirited Followers + Kim Fisher
Spirited Followers + Kim Fisher
In the spirit of full disclosure, I came along to support the support act, but left valuing the serendipitous discovery of an extraordinarily talented band from Wales.
Jesca Hoop
Jesca Hoop
Hoop is unique and an amazing talent
Nubiyan Twist
Nubiyan Twist
It’s a glorious day in Norwich to listen to some jazz, and Nubiyan Twist delivered exactly what we needed for this bright summery day.
Underwater-An-Ting And Ian Gallagher
Underwater-An-Ting And Ian Gallagher
Underwater effortlessly pairs incredible digital imagery with astounding musical performance to create something inspiring.
James Mcvinnie: Clavier-Übung Iii
James Mcvinnie: Clavier-Übung Iii
This was Bach at his most complex, a dense, almost encyclopaedic run-through of musical styles.
Paul Young - Songs And Stories
Paul Young - Songs And Stories
An interesting evening, although 'Stories and Songs' might technically have been a more accurate title for the show.
Maya Youssef: New Paths Through Old Worlds
NNF Artist In Residence delivers an enjoyable performance in a lovely venue but it doesn’t quite hit the spot.
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
National Youth Jazz Orchestra
The National Youth Jazz Orchestra performed their passionate, innovative, and gifted hearts out at the Norfolk & Norwich Festival
Band Night
Band Night
Don't forget that the Festival runs for another six days, and that there will be free live music on the Festival Gardens' 'Band Stand' stage on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Theon Cross
Theon Cross
He enters the stage through the crowd carrying his tuba and proceeds to, almost exclusively, let the instrument do the talking. It’s a bold but excellent choice.
Danny O'mahony
Danny O'mahony
O'Mahony has traditional Irish music running through his veins as well as in his DNA. It was an honour and a privilege to sit and listen to his playing. .
Sexytadgh
Sexytadgh
The set wasn’t long, but it was gorgeous, and I left desperate for the next chance to experience them again.
Heartwood
Heartwood
I'd judge Heartwood to be Curious Directive's most perfectly realised marriage of art and science to date.
Requiem
Requiem
Within the confines of St Andrew's, there was something about this huge, alien edifice appearing that was akin to childhood memories of the Hintze Hall of the Natural History Museum. Was this a dinosaur, or perhaps a whale?
Beth Rowley
Beth Rowley
A rare, and very special, chance to hear Beth Rowley perform live in Norwich.
Cowboy Junkies
Cowboy Junkies
A beautiful and captivating second half ensures that this Norfolk & Norwich Festival audience leaves happy.
Elizaveta Ivanova & Sanja Bizjak
Astatine Trio
Astatine Trio
Those lucky enough to have been present in the Octagon Chapel this lunchtime will remember them, and this concert, for years to come.