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Tag: Oxford

NIK KERSHAW And Full Band Announce June & July 2024 Shows In OXFORD / NORWICH And NORTHAMPTON!

March 20, 2024

The small but perfectly formed Nik Kershaw and his fabulous band are pleased to announce intimate festival warm-up shows at O2 Academy, Oxford on Friday 28th June, Epic in Norwich Saturday 29th June, and Roadmender in Northampton on Friday 12th July. 

HARD TALK LTD PRESENT ‘REMAIN IN LOVE’ TOUR – Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth (Talking Heads/Tom Tom Club) In Conversation, London, Leeds, And Oxford

November 21, 2022

Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth, founders of the seminal bands Talking Heads & Tom Tom Club, are set to head to the UK next Spring for 3 intimate live ‘in conversation with’ stage interviews.

Rhys Lewis Returns With New Single ‘Better Than Today’ As New Year’s Resolution To His Fans

January 7, 2019

Originally hailing from Oxford, but now based in London, 27 year old Rhys Lewis is a singer-songwriter whose songs are crafted with an emotional honesty and vocal maturity that go beyond his years.

Flatlands – ‘Friday Night’

November 20, 2017

Flatlands came together in September 2016 and comprise Tom Keogh on vocals and guitar, Rob Maclennan (drums), Nat Jones on guitar, and Jamie Cornish on bass. With Tom, Rob and Nat essentially rising from the ashes of two bands at Abingdon School, Flatlands was later made complete with the addition of bassist Jamie.

Lewis Watson: ‘midnight’ Album Review

March 27, 2017

Oxford-based singer songwriter Lewis Watson, is one of the most anticipated artists of 2017, and with his long awaited new album, ‘midnight’ released on Friday 24th March 2017, he’s set himself up for an exciting year.

OXFORD ROAD SHOW – Frank Turner Drummer Nigel Powell Tours Sad Song Co. Solo Album In Amber

September 30, 2016

Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls drummer Nigel Powell is moving centre stage to tour the latest album by his Sad Song Co. solo project.

Multi-instrumentalist Powell, who’s also sticksman with Oxford’s Dive Dive, will be showcasing SSC’s upcoming album in amber. Matt Catchpole had the chance to chat with Nigel.

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