Tag: Belfast


30 Hours in Belfast Reviews / Travel

Killing two birds with one stone. Skilful? Sadistic maybe. Well that is exactly what I did recently in Belfast. I got two for the price of one, though fortunately no fluffy creatures were harmed in the making of this adventure. Hey, did I ever tell you about the time when I popped a champagne cork and there was a loud squawk as it hit a...

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RIP Viola Beach Reviews

It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I have stopped writing my current post to write this instead today. When I reviewed Blossoms’ Belfast Limelight gig I made a promise to review the two support acts later in the tour. Unfortunately Viola Beach will play no further part in the tour. They were killed suddenly and unexpectedly while on a short trip...

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In the Limelight: Blossoms in Belfast Reviews

A question: What comes midway between New Order and Kasabian? The answer is, of course, Blossoms. At least they were sandwiched there on the playlist when Salford City smashed Ramsbottom 4-0 in the Evo-Stik League Northern Premier last week. Now there’s a mouthful! It doesn’t stop there though. A seamless transition has seen them catapulted from local fame in Stockport to regular appearances on match...

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