Music
Preston band Small Revelations nominated for Commons gig competition by Mark Hendrick MP
A Preston band have received the unlikely backing in their career from their local MP. City MP Mark Hendrick has nominated Small Revelations into the Rock the House competition. The acoustic rock band entered their song Forever And A Day into the unsigned parliamentary music competition. Vocalist Jackie May said: “We have played at various open mics around Preston in the past, but mainly Roper [...]
13 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Review: Two Great Events at Preston’s Prestfest 2013
On Saturday evening, 4th May 2013, Preston’s Prestfest event proved to be a night of fabulous all round outdoor city centre entertainment. Murder most horrid was apparent on the streets of Preston when the Wooden Spoons Theatre company presented their ‘Cut Throat Tour’. This exceptional performance was part of a walk around the Church Street area of Preston led by three of the Wooden Spoons [...]
14 days ago by Paul D. Swarbrick Share
The Voice: Preston singer Letitia Grant-Brown teams up with Jessie J
Preston’s Letitia Grant-Brown gave a stunning performance to reach the next stage of The Voice. Grant-Brown snared the interest of Jessie J by singing ‘I Bust Your Windows’. The hairdresser formally known as Lady Lush sparked the judges interest with her bluesy cover. Watch a video of her performance below Did you see Letitia? Let us know what you thought of her performance in the [...]
17 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Review: Lucy Rose at 53 Degrees
Lucy Rose released her first album last year. It’s called ‘Like I used to” and it’s a great album. I’ve been listening to it almost non-stop since I bought it a few weeks ago and I’ve been looking forward to her gig at 53 Degrees ever since it was announced. One of the great things about this venue is the intimate surroundings and that intimacy [...]
17 days ago by Paul Melling Share
The Chapman Family at Z FEST All-Dayer in Preston
The Chapman Family are playing at Mad Ferret, Preston on 11 May supporting their new single release This One’s For Love and B-Side Into The Breach out on the 3 June. The band will be taking part in the Z FEST All-Dayer at the popular music venue. Also listed to appear are ‘ten of the finest bands to ever play at Mad Ferret.’ Middleman, Brassic, [...]
18 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Review: Peace at 53 Degrees
Peace, one of the most hotly tipped bands in the country arrived at 53 Degrees on Thursday night and proceeded to show a lively audience what all the fuss has been about. The Midlands Indie foursome recently released debut album ‘In Love” which the band mockingly describe as ‘the best album we’ve ever made’. It got a good airing on the night and many of [...]
30 days ago by Paul Melling Share