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This latest band on Guernsey's (sort of) folk scene also seem to be, in one sense, it's most enigmatic. Seigneur Hedge Veg are a band whose name I've heard in vague mentions for a little while but had never heard anything from until, a few weeks ago, their leader appeared during an event at The... Continue Reading →
For a fourth year BBC Music Introducing in Guernsey was part of Guernsey Arts Commission's Arts Sunday event on 10th June. The event, this year focussed on the theme of 'Express Yourself', took over the St Peter Port seafront from 10 until 4 and featured a showcase of pretty much every facet of the arts... Continue Reading →
In the past there has been something of a tradition of energetic live music performances in the heart of St Peter Port. From the likes of My Generation being famously photographed in Church Square in the 1960s to the Market Rock events in the 90s there was often a chance to catch Guernsey's up and... Continue Reading →
Click here to listen to the show On the May 2018 edition of BBC Music Introducing in Guernsey I welcomed The Recks into their studio as they launched their debut album, The Beast From The Sea, and took a look at the bands playing our stage on Arts Sunday. The Recks spoke to me about... Continue Reading →
To say there was a sense of anticipation and expectation at The Fermain Tavern on Saturday night would be an understatement as, for the second time (by their own admission, you can find out about that first launch show here), The Recks were staging a special show to launch their long-awaited debut album, The Beast... Continue Reading →
It's something I've said before but something that seems to feel truer every year that, on Guernsey's Liberation Day, amongst the various forms of celebration and commemoration it's music that brings it all together and allows us to feel truly free. From the hymns at religious services to the 'Proms-like' concert at St James to... Continue Reading →
Formed over a cold dark winter on the tiny island of Sark more than half a decade ago The Recks have had a tumultuous history that's seen them go from local pub The Mermaid Tavern, to Boomtown and Isle of Wight festivals, to a near devastating break up to an increasingly triumphant return - with... Continue Reading →
A few months ago I posted a blog about a new regular event taking place on the first Tuesday of every month, organised by Guernsey Gigs, and mixing the ideas of an open mic night with a social 'club' kind of atmosphere. Now four months in the event has become a fairly well established part... Continue Reading →
Over the past year and a half Sound Guernsey has not only given the island's youngsters a chance to experience live music but also provided a platform for them to play as new bands emerge. Their April 2018 show at The Fermain Tavern then was a bit of an odd one as, for the first... Continue Reading →
