Blackthorn Music Festival Review 2017 - Saturday
July 30th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
Saturday morning duly arrives at Blackthorn and the first thing I do is check the weather to see that the
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Blackthorn Music Festival Review 2017 - Friday
July 29th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
The fifth year of Blackthorn arrives and this will be the third year Sonic Bandwagon have attended and covered the
Blackthorn Festival 2017 - 1 Day Preview
July 20th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
1 Day to go for Blackthorn Festival
Ian McNabb – ‘Star Smile Strong’ Album Review
June 12th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
Ian McNabb, perhaps one of the most underrated and gifted musicians in Britain, returns with new album, ‘Star Smile Strong’,
Nineties Giants Set For Blackthorn Festival
April 17th, 2017 | by Nigel Cartner
It’s that time of year again where Blackthorn Music Festival, one of the North West’s premier summer music events, is just
Nige Cartner’s 2016 Top Albums and Singles
December 23rd, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
That time of year again for the best of the best, and as always it’s a difficult choice. I’m sure
Whiskey Myers w/Broken Witt Rebels - Ruby Lounge, Manchester - 5/12/16
December 12th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
The Magnificent Seven Ride! It may have only been a Monday night, but all guns were blazing inside The Ruby
Beth Hart @ Bridgewater Hall, Manchester 21/11/16
November 24th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
In The Hart of Manchester Fusing elements of blues, rock, soul and jazz into her own thought provoking style of
DMA’s - O2 Ritz, Manchester
October 25th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
The New Indie Rock Heroes With a swagger and gusto reminiscent of past indie idols, DMA’s rocked into Manchester at
Blackthorn Festival 2016 - Sunday
July 31st, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
So after about three hours sleep due to noisy neighbours, attempted carnal relations outside our tent (seriously) and someone playing
Blackthorn Festival 2016 - Saturday
July 29th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
Saturday morning duly arrives at Blackthorn and I awake from a decent night’s sleep (thank you camp bed) having not
Blackthorn Festival 2016 - Friday
July 27th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
The fourth year of Blackthorn Music Festival finally arrives and I can hardly contain my excitement as me and Sue
Blackthorn Festival 2016 - 1 Day To Go
July 21st, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
Only one day to go till Blackthorn 2016 kicks off where three days of fantastic music will grace Stockport over
The Cornelius Crane – ‘The Difference’ Album Review
July 8th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
The highly anticipated debut LP from the superb Cornelius Crane landed at the back end of May, and is full
Psychic Ills / Saint Agnes / Purple Heart Parade / Thing @The Ruby Lounge, Manchester
June 26th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
Psychedelia in its various forms was the feature of tonight’s gig at The Ruby Lounge as Psychic Ills headlined one
Buckle & Boots Festival Preview
June 12th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
For all lovers of Country music, Buckle & Boots Festival is only a couple of weeks away (24th June) and
Blackthorn Festival 2016 Preview
June 9th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
One of the North West’s fastest growing summer music events, Blackthorn Festival, is quickly approaching, and is once again promising
Jess Kemp ‘Camden’ EP Launch @ Manchester Academy 3
May 6th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
Telling Her Stories Jess Kemp headlining Manchester Academy 3 is her biggest gig to date and marks the launch of
Mohawk Radio US Tour Pt 14 – A Reflection
April 11th, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
I believe travel to be an essential part of life’s mystic journey, and it’s something I’ve always felt a deep
Mohawk Radio US Tour Pt 13 – Las Vegas: The Final Showdown
April 3rd, 2016 | by Nigel Cartner
From Los Angeles to Las Vegas The last day on this epic journey has arrived. This is no time for
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