Stevie Nicks has plummeted her own archive for 24 Carat Gold – Songs From The Vault, a collection of unreleased recordings and demo reworkings from the late 1980s and early 1990s. Why they have remained unreleased until now is anyone’s guess, but we should be grateful that we can now enjoy such recordings as TheContinue reading “CD Review: 24 Carat Gold by Stevie Nicks”
Author Archives: Andy Howells
Review: Sixties Gold, St David’s Hall, Cardiff
Andy Howells reviews Sixties Gold at St David’s Hall, Cardiff As I was born in 1968, the music of the 1960s has always been close to me and for that matter has had a particular part to play in forming my own life’s soundtrack. As new styles come,become stale or boring, the endless genres ofContinue reading “Review: Sixties Gold, St David’s Hall, Cardiff”
In Concert: Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders at The New Theatre, Cardiff
“This only happens here” announced Andy Fairweather Low as he played his homecoming concert at Cardiff’s New Theatre on Thursday evening, “I feel like I know you all, I probably do, there’s nothing more frightening, there’s nothing more appealing.” It’s true, Andy’s audience, a packed house, were as keen to receive him as he wasContinue reading “In Concert: Andy Fairweather Low and The Low Riders at The New Theatre, Cardiff”
CD Review: Cole Porter In Hollywood – The John Wilson Orchestra
Conductor, arranger and musical scholar John Wilson has brought together 15 Cole Porter classics for Cole Porter In Hollywood including Begin The Beguine ( from Broadway Melody of 1940), Love Of My Life (from The Pirate), and the albums grand opener Stereophonic Sound (from Silk Stockings). In many cases, these recordings have been painstakingly recreated from the original filmContinue reading “CD Review: Cole Porter In Hollywood – The John Wilson Orchestra”
Recreating Cole Porter’s Hollywood Classics – John Wilson Interview
The uniquely glamorous sound and the daredevil skill of the John Wilson Orchestra playing Hollywood and Broadway’s most scintillating scores has made them one of the UK’s most beloved group of musicians. Their annual sell-out Prom concerts and national tours – and their first three releases for Warner Classics – have enchanted listeners and wonContinue reading “Recreating Cole Porter’s Hollywood Classics – John Wilson Interview”
Andy Fairweather Low Talks About Homecoming Show
Andy Howells chats to Welsh singer-songwriter and former Amen Corner front-man, Andy Fairweather Low ahead of a show at Cardiff’s New Theatre
Review: A Regular Little Houdini, Newport Riverfront
Andy Howells reviews Daniel Llewelyn-Williams one-man play A Regular Little Houdini performed at Newport’s Riverfront Theatre during the theatre’s 10th anniversary week in October 2013.
Mari Discusses Her Debut Album Gentle Beauty
Back in 2012, Andy Howells interviewed Italian singer/songwriter Mari following the release of her album Gentle Beauty which was produced by former Zero 7 singer Mozez. Do you come from a musical background? I’ve always been immersed in music since I was very young. I started to study piano but most of all vocals inContinue reading “Mari Discusses Her Debut Album Gentle Beauty”
Talking Comedy With Shappi Khorsandi
Iranian born British comedienne Shappi Khorsandi is currently touring her latest comedy show Because I’m Shappi, “Its very personal,” she tells Andy Howells, ” its about been pregnant when I was single and been a lone parent.” Shappi’s description sums up that she is tackling 21st Century issues and scenarios that audiences will connect with.Continue reading “Talking Comedy With Shappi Khorsandi”
The Low Rider From Amen Corner – Andy Fairweather Low Interview
Singer, songwriter, pop star, Andy Fairweather Low has done it all musically, including performing with some of the all-time greats. Andy Howells caught up with him in late 2012 as he was completing his album Zone-O-Tone and found out why the former Amen Corner front man still thinks of himself just as a guitar player.Continue reading “The Low Rider From Amen Corner – Andy Fairweather Low Interview”