Beth Hart ‘You Still Got Me’ (Provogue/Mascot Records)

David O’Neill reviewed Beth Hart’s album ‘War In My Mind’ for ÜR way back in 2019 and was immediately hooked by the power, soulfulness and sheer emotion expressed in it. Having followed this review with the one for her ‘Tribute to Led Zeppelin’, it placed her firmly in his regular listening to music that impressed him. But, does she still got him under her spell?

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Scarlet Rebels/Morganway/The Hot One Two – Bristol, Thekla – 7 October 2024

Thekla is probably one of the most unique grass roots music venues David O ever attends. It is an old cargo ship in the Mud Dock in Bristol. Originally bought by Viv Stanshall (of The Bonzo Dog Doo Dah band and Master of Ceremonies on Mike Oldfields Tubular Bells commentary fame)and his wife Ki. It continues to provide a great place for gigs and tours. Dave has to say the sound is superb considering its an old metal box. Unusually, you feel like the ship is rocking when you walk up and down any of the stairs.

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Steve Hackett – Liverpool, Philharmonic Hall – 9 October 2024

The Liverpool Philharmonic Hall provided a grandiose setting for what was sure to be a grandiose performance from the ever talented Steve Hackett and company. With more than a little help from his sublimely talented cohort, including the likes of Nad Sylvan, Jonas Reingold and a prolonged guest spot from Amanada Lehmann, there was no need for a support act and DJ Astrcoreep thus found himself promptly getting straight on to the main action.

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