Author Archives: Richard

Mishra

By Richard |

In 2022, global-folk band Mishra met international fusion vocalist Deepa Shakthi (formerly Deepa Nair Rasiya). Out of a blossoming musical friendship, they began a collaborative project that takes the soul-stirring euphoria of Deepa’s sufi singing as a starting point, and weaves in the threads of Mishra’s UK folk and Indian classical influences to create a […]

Alfie Moore – Radio Warm-up Show

By Richard |

Cop-turned-comedian Alfie returns with a brand-new show ahead of recording his BBC Radio 4 comedy It’s a Fair Cop. The audience are sworn in as cops before Alfie shares a real-life scenario from his own casebook. He playfully challenges them to say what they would’ve done – with often unexpected and entertaining results. Policing decisions […]

Alfie Moore – Radio Warm-up Show

By Richard |

Cop-turned-comedian Alfie returns with a brand-new show ahead of recording his BBC Radio 4 comedy It’s a Fair Cop. The audience are sworn in as cops before Alfie shares a real-life scenario from his own casebook. He playfully challenges them to say what they would’ve done – with often unexpected and entertaining results. Policing decisions […]

Showman and Coole

By Richard |

SUPER-DELUXE FIDDLE, BANJO, AND SONG Through twenty years and a couple of thousand shows together in bands such as The Foggy Hogtown Boys and The Lonesome Ace Stringband, John Showman and Chris Coole have developed a deep and instinctual musical bond.  Their music lurks in a truly unique space that is somewhere on the outskirts […]

John Otway Band

By Richard |

The Set Remains The Same       Thirty years ago, four musicians joined John Otway to form a band. Otway had just had some success with his autobiography – Rock and Roll’s greatest Failure. The plan at the time was to rid their microstar of this title and to endow him with a degree of success. Over […]

Damn Tall Buildings

By Richard |

“Bluegrass at heart, but pulling from a wide range of influences including swing, ragtime, jazz, and even a hint of contemporary perspective in the songwriting, they offer virtually unmatched energy and enthusiasm, underpinned by intelligent songs that don’t skimp on the infectiousness…” —Saving Country Music Damn Tall Buildings are a folk-bluegrass band celebrated for their soulful melodies and intricate instrumentals.  Fuelled by […]

Three Voices

By Richard |

Three Voices Ensemble presentA new telling of The Lorax, Dr Seuss’s far-sighted tale of environmental destruction – and hope. Witty, wise and full of very tuniful tunes!Preceded by the 3 Voices never-the-same mix of poetry, story and music.

George Stubbs

By Richard |

Talk by Tim Davies Local historian Tim Davies will give a talk about the life and work of George Stubbs, his connection to the Nelthorpe family, and his well-known study The Anatomy of a Horse which has inspired creative minds for centuries after. This event is a free event that is part of Barton’s Heritage […]

Telling a Story with Bones

By Richard |

A talk by Kevin Booth of St Peter’s Church Kevin Booth, an English Heritage curator who oversees St Peter’s Church, will provide an informative talk on how we can discover information about past societies based on findings from their bones. This event is a free event that is part of Barton’s Heritage Open Days. Please […]

The Bikeriders (15)

By Richard |

After a chance encounter, headstrong Kathy is drawn to Benny, member of Midwestern motorcycle club the Vandals. As the club transforms into a dangerous underworld of violence, Benny must choose between Kathy and his loyalty to the club. Stars Austin Butler, Jodie Comer and Tom Hardy.

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