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A little over a year ago Robert J. Hunter was in something of a reflective mood as he released his third album, Where I'm From. Now though, a year on and many more gigs under his, and his band's, belts all over the UK and he's to be found in more and loud and empowered... Continue Reading →
Bands come and go all the time, particularly in a tight-knit and fast-moving scene like that of Guernsey, so when one makes a mark and rounds off their first full year together by releasing an EP it's always something of an event. When that band are just teenagers and have made a mark on the... Continue Reading →
Based in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Delta Bombers are a rockabilly quartet steeped in the history of the style. While I first encountered them via a high energy live set supporting Tiger Army at the second 2017 Octoberflame show their most recent, self-titled, album, presents a slightly different, but none-the-less impressive side of the band.... Continue Reading →
With a bank holiday last weekend and another coming up next week with Liberation Day, it was hard to escape the feeling of this being something of a limbo weekend, but, thanks to Guernsey Gigs, there was the hope of rock 'n' roll salvation at The Fermain Tavern. The night started off in slightly more... Continue Reading →
Click here to listen to the show On the April 2017 edition of BBC Introducing Guernsey I featured a pair of guests spanning the range of guitar music in Guernsey. Elliot Falla was in session with his brand of folk influence indie-blues including tracks from his recent Throne EP and brand new songs. He also told... Continue Reading →
After a jam night and an international Folk Americana night, Guernsey Gigs continued their run of shows at The Fermain Tavern by inviting four acoustic acts on to the stage. Spanning veterans of the scene to new performers the night featured a mix of sounds, once again in a relaxed ‘club’ style setting. First up... Continue Reading →
With the release of his third album, Where I'm From, Alderney born blues artist Robert J. Hunter has reached something of a landmark moment creating a stripped back live set of semi-acoustic songs to complement the more intense blues rock of his past releases. Also featuring his now regular band mates, James Le Huray and... Continue Reading →
The late May bank holiday weekend last year was one that saw Leeds band Eureka Machines play to a small crowd at The Fermain Tavern and, unfortunately, this year saw another small audience for three Guernsey acts, in this case based (loosely) around blues. Ramblin’ Nick Mann started things off in his usual lo-fi, DIY blues... Continue Reading →
Over the last few years I’ve followed singer-songwriter Tadhg Daly and his band (originally called The Five Mile Road, in reference to their home island’s famous surf spot) from their origins in Jersey as a grunge and alt-folk tinged indie band through the release of their debut single Learn To Live in 2014 and now onto... Continue Reading →
