Sitting in one of the most popular coffee haunts in Norwich Centre, I was warmly greeted with smiling faces as the hosts of The Johnnie and Jarman show exuded a Holly and Phillip This Morning- like dynamic. The natural rapport between the two hosts was immediately evident, as they constantly finished each other’s sentences and triggered comical…
Deaf Havana: “We went through a stage where we didn’t really want to do it anymore”
On the back of their latest album, All These Countless Nights, we had the opportunity to chat to drummer Tom Ogden from British rock band Deaf Havana before their recent performance at the LCR. Hey Tom! What first inspired you to make music together? We were all studying music at college so we all kind…
Art: the perfect way to immortalise the dead
Leonard Baskin once said ‘The life of the dead is placed in the memory of the living’, and what better way to immortalise the deceased than in a painting. Death has always been a prevalent theme in the art world. This is the case across all of history and every culture. Art expresses the weightiest…
Live Review: Deaf Havana @ The LCR
There was an excited atmosphere outside the LCR as people battled Storm Doris to queue for Deaf Havana’s gig. Practically clinging onto one another to stop from being swept from their feet, the fans refused to let the atrocious weather dampen their high spirits. After taking refuge inside the venue, Dead! took to the stage…
Live Review: Amber Run @ Waterfront Studio
February 8th Amber Run headlined the Waterfront; one of the most popular gig locations in Norwich and the tickets had sold out swiftly. Moments after the doors opened at 7:30pm the venue was already brimming with people. An atmosphere of genuine excitement and anticipation permeated the air as fans queued to see the band that…
Amber Run: ‘We have the chance to talk about actual issues’
Music writer Lucinda Swain had the opportunity to chat with lead singer Joe Keogh ahead of their Norwich show, discussing Amber Run’s latest album For a Moment, I was Lost and overbearing politics in the music industry. The band’s upcoming release is honest storytelling at its best, both atmospheric and spellbinding; a record noticeably different…
Settle: Exhibition at the crypt
I’d never visited The Crypt Gallery for a private viewing of an exhibition before, so I was keen to see how the space was going to be utilised. The gallery was practically heaving with guests. There was a lovely ambience, with pleasant conversation, live music and a great array of nibbles and champagne. The location…
UEA student chased by clown in Eaton Park
A UEA student has reported being chased by a man dressed as a ‘killer clown’, who has now been arrested. The female student, who wishes to remain anonymous, was chased whilst out running in Eaton Park. She told the Eastern Daily Press, “He jumped out from behind the tree and shouted at me.” She suffered…
Live Review: Ward Thomas @ Open, support from Scarlet Billham
Approaching Norwich’s Open venue I could see the eagerness of the crowd as they queued for entry following masses of hype for the gig on social media. What struck was the audience: a mixed crowd of kids barely into their teens, men, women, even the odd grandparent, it was truly an evening for everyone. Soon…
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