THE BOOTLEG BEATLES take Cardiff back in time to the Fab Four’s heyday
On a cold Wednesday evening, the Bootleg Beatles brought a bit of cheer to Cardiff at St. David's Hall.
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“We’re basically a live advertisement” – THE BOOTLEG BEATLES make Christmas their own again
Dead-on renditions of Fab Four classics in full regalia and Liverpudlian wit – it’s gotta be The Bootleg Beatles who's traditional pre-Christmas tour hits Cardiff on Wed 7 Dec.
Bristol’s ADULT LEISURE release debut EP of classic, joyous indie
New Adult Leisure songs I Don’t Wanna Talk and Happiness offer a classic indie vibe, the latter in particular bringing a loud joyous sound that makes you want to jump around the room.
BELLE & SEBASTIAN: A Bit Of Previous… and a 25-year back catalogue
Glasgow indie ambassadors Belle & Sebastian command a large and loyal fanbase. If you go down to the Cardiff date of their COVID-delayed tour this month, you’ll see a thousand or so of them.
TURNOVER’s fifth album is a jazzy indie dream
For their fifth release, Virginia band Turnover have returned with a funky dreamlike 12-track album sporting guest vocals from Brendan Yates of Turnstile, Justin Barlett and Bre Morell.
This is not a drill: David Walliams’ DEMON DENTIST visits Swansea
Demon Dentist, one of David Walliams' 36 (!) books, is the latest to tread the boards. Amy Wild spoke to him before it opens at Swansea Grand.
Sherman Theatre sprinkles Welsh magic into dazzling take on A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
In the hands of the Sherman Theatre, this hilarious tale of desire and trickery has been retold by young writers Nia Morais and Mari Izzard and directed by Joe Murphy.
WORLD SUPERCROSS CHAMPIONSHIPS brings high-flying US action to Cardiff in UK-first
On Saturday, the first round of the 2022 World Supercross Championship was held in the UK for the first time in Cardiff.
BUILT TO SPILL break seven-year album drought with a return to the familiar
Frontman Doug Martsch’s voice is certainly unique but whether Built To Spill will gain any new fans with When The Wind Forgets Your Name remains to be seen.
THE AMAZONS don’t disappoint on joyous, arena-ready return
Equally reminiscent here of classic rock bands and modern-day indie types, The Amazons are definitely one to keep an eye on for the 2023 festival bills.