Kim Hawes Interview
July 23rd, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
Rock ‘n’ roll is littered with stories from those fortunate to be in and around the scene over the years,
About Nigel Cartner
Nigel Cartner Nigel is a huge fan of music from the 60s and 70s with an emphasis on rock, psych, blues and indie. This spreads to music of the same genre into the modern era. Being a Manchester lad he also has an affiliation with local music past and present. He has also recently released his debut novel, 'Lost in Manchester, Found in Vegas' which is available on amazon or njcartner.com
Author Archives: Nigel Cartner
Matt Fryers – ‘Heads or Tails’ Single Review
July 15th, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
Matt Fryers, one of Manchester’s most naturally gifted singer/songwriters, returns with the exciting and highly anticipated new single, ‘Heads or
Whiskey Myers – O2 Ritz, Manchester – 23rd May 2019 Live Review
May 30th, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
Like a band of feared gunslingers armed with their instruments of choice, Whiskey Myers strolled onto the O2 Ritz stage
Interview with Stephen Lynn, Dionysus Art
April 18th, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
Stephen Lynn is fast becoming one of the North West’s most reputable artists with portraits of the utmost quality worthy of gracing any gallery.
Israel Nash – Deaf Institute, Manchester – 24th Jan 2019 Live Review
January 27th, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
‘Keep Rolling On’ Israel Nash making his long-awaited return to Manchester after a five-year absence was probably one of the
Israel Nash Interview - January 2019
January 27th, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
Before his show at Deaf Institute, Manchester, I had the honour of meeting and interviewing Americana singer/guitarist, Israel Nash, whose
Israel Nash January 2019 UK Tour Preview
January 20th, 2019 | by Nigel Cartner
We’ve barely scratched the surface of what’s in store for 2019 and already we’re going to be treated to what
Twisted Wheel – Gorilla, Manchester – 20th Oct 2018 Live Review
October 23rd, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
Having been together for around eleven years, Twisted Wheel are one of the biggest draws in the underground music scene,
The Blinders Live at Academy 2, Manchester – 15/10/18
October 18th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
It may have been a typically drab Monday evening in October, but there was nothing dreary about the opening date
Blackthorn Festival 2018 - Sunday Review
July 29th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
Beginning Sunday’s festivities on the Main Stage were two indie driven band, both of who sounded a little different from
Blackthorn Festival 2018 - Saturday Review
July 27th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
It was an uncharacteristic late start for us on the Saturday. This is the issue when you’ve attended the same
Blackthorn Festival 2018 - Friday Review
July 25th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
From a major name standpoint, this year’s Blackthorn Music Festival was perhaps the most enticing of its six years. With
Blackthorn Festival Set to Rock Again
July 4th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
It’s that time of year again where Sonic Bandwagon looks ahead to the highly anticipated Blackthorn Music Festival, one of
The Rolling Stones Live at Old Trafford, Manchester – 5/6/18
June 11th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
Maybe The Last Time? For perhaps the final time, the mighty Rolling Stones returned to Manchester after a fifteen-year hiatus
John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest @ RNCM, Manchester 06/05/2024
May 9th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
Fifty and Not Out Perhaps I’m not the most qualified person to review Barclay James Harvest on their 50th anniversary
DMA’s @ Manchester Academy 28/04/18
May 8th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
With new album, ‘For Now’, just released, the DMA’s returned to Manchester to play a sold out show at Manchester
The Blinders - Deaf Institute, Manchester 3-2-18
February 9th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
I may have been a bit quiet on the gig scene of late, but when I heard that The Blinders
Buckle & Boots Festival wins BCMA (British Country Music Association) award for Best Country Festival 2017
January 27th, 2018 | by Nigel Cartner
Proud to announce that Buckle & Boots Festival has won the prestigious BCMA (British Country Music Association) award for Best Country Festival
Matt Fryers - ‘Raw’ EP Review
August 25th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
If ever a singer/songwriter was deserving of a physical release to reflect his efforts and immense talent, then Matt Fryers
Blackthorn Music Festival 2017 Sunday
July 30th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
We managed to survive two rain filled nights and live to tell the tale. The pin holes in our tent
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