Gig Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at the Limelight (10/03/2013)

BY BÉRENGÈRE RIFFAUD-DECLERCQ The (named after the gang in the film The Wild One) live experience is not easily forgotten.  The first thing that strikes you is the mix of different generations in the audience: from the teenagers to the mature rock’n’roll addicts. The band, who released their first album in 2001, are able to

Gig Review: Jake Bugg and Hudson Taylor at Mandela Hall (9th February, 2013)

By EMILY THORNHILL @EmmyThornhill He’s been nominated for Best Album, Best Solo Artist and Best British Breakthrough Act at this year’s Brit and NME Awards and after this gig, I can see why. Jake Bugg returned to Mandela Hall last week with his support act Hudson Taylor, to play his second sold-out show within five months

Gig Review: Funeral for a Friend at the Limelight

By JAMES MCALISTER Walking into The Limelight to see Funeral for a Friend, I felt an air of nostalgia.  This was a band that I loved as a 15 year old emo-kid with a side-fringe and a bad attitude, but despite my excitement for this return to my youth, I was also well aware of

Gig Review: Ed Sheeran at the Odyssey

BY NIAMH MARLEY Ed Sheeran is the type of act that comes along once every twenty years. A stripped-back style, a genuine and utterly beguiling disregard for anyone’s opinions on him and a masterful song writing talent all combine to create one of the most sensational artists of the 21st century. I realise that several

Gig Review: Matt Corby at the Limelight (13th November, 2012)

BY DARREN McCULLINS At the tender age of 22 Matt Corby’s heart bleeds lyrics into his songs while his voice leaves cherished scars on those who listen to him perform. Tuesday 13th November saw Communion’s latest musical saviour Matt Corby stop by Limelight on his way into musical cult history. Entering the second half of