January 2024. Preston. Last post from last Saturday in our premier pub city (I think it really is), then you get a St Helens write-up. Iron Fist in the Vinyl Tap, hairy fist in the Ferret, A rather unnecessary stamp to prove you’ve paid your fiver for a night of quirky alt pop in the… Continue reading LAURA J MARTIN AT THE FERRET, PRESTON
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THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF LAURA J MARTIN
October 2023. Leeds. Beer, music, curry. Two out of three ain’t bad. Two gigs in two nights, actually, as we stopped off on the way back from Newcastle at the Brudenell. Pub Curmudgeon did the pubs this week, Mrs RM and I did the music and curry. And street art in Leeds most colourful neighbourhood.… Continue reading THE TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF LAURA J MARTIN
LATITUDE – FLAT BEER, HIGH CULTURE, SIGRID
So my only beer at Latitude was Carlsberg, served in plastic cups. As I wrote, it was surprisingly tasty paired with herring. As I’m sure it is in all Wythenshawe boozers. You don’t go to music festivals for beer, but you might be surprised to know that the only beer visible at Latitude is… Continue reading LATITUDE – FLAT BEER, HIGH CULTURE, SIGRID
LAURA J MARTIN @ THE HARRISON, KING’S CROSS
More bargain music from folk not recycling their past glories on Wednesday night, and a rare London gig that isn’t in Hackney. I even got Mrs RM to accompany me to see Laura J Martin, whose genius is well suited to intimate venues like The Harrison, five minutes from Kings Cross station. The offer of tapas… Continue reading LAURA J MARTIN @ THE HARRISON, KING’S CROSS
LAURA J MARTIN AT FULFORD ARMS, YORK
With Simon Everitt in Saddleworth it was safe to venture up to York last night, without the risk of my shirt buttons, accent or pint grip being observed and slated on BRAPA. York isn’t a mainstay of my gigging year, posh students preferring their performances of “Troilus and Cressida” and “What ho !, Mr Jeeves”… Continue reading LAURA J MARTIN AT FULFORD ARMS, YORK
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