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Explosion festival goes with a bangBy Gemma Gardner GLORIOUS sunshine and live music drew hundreds of people to Buntingford for the town's first open air music festival. Music fans at the Summer Explosion festival enjoyed 20 bands and artists, including rock, pop, jazz and rap acts, over the two days.
(24/07/2008)
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Get on the highway for a hell-raising experienceBy Sara Black A bunch of American redneck musicians will soon be living it up in Hertfordshire, singing songs about drinking, cheating, killing and hell. The four men of Hayseed Dixie, a hillbilly tribute to heavy metal giants AC/DC, have been touring since 2001 and went down a storm at this year's Glastonbury Festival.
(24/07/2008)
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Valerie brings a touch of MissouriBy Eleanor Scotchbrook VALERIE Smith - one of the USA's finest exponents of Americana music - comes to High Barn in Great Bardfield as part of her UK tour next Thursday (July 24). Renowned for her effervescence and vocal aptitude, the songstress from the Deep South has gained a reputation as an ambassador for bluegrass.
(17/07/2008)
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Gipsy Kings are the real thingReview - by Paul Winspear NORMALLY a bunch of gipsies in a field is a reason for a lot of people to keep well clear. But when they're as talented as The Gipsy Kings, the field is in the grounds of Audley End House and there's a fireworks display to cap things off, it's a surefire way of attracting thousands.
(24/07/2008)
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Spirit and greatness in night at the operaREVIEW - OPERA GALA, Harlow Chorus, Harlow SportcentreIT was necessary to be neither an opera buff nor an opera lover to have enjoyed this concert by Harlow Chorus. Opera Gala could have just as accurately been called A Lightning Tour Of Grand Opera, for this was a spirited journey through the most popular of operatic hits. (24/07/2008)
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Still time to catch tribute act royaltyBy Web Reporter TICKETS are selling like hot cakes for the annual Hopleys charity concert in Much Hadham, which this year features one of the country's biggest tribute acts, Queen on Fire. There are still some available for the open-air concert on Saturday July 26, which is supporting the Herts Air Ambulance Appeal, although people are urged to book now to avoid disappointment.
(10/07/2008)
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 Sound CheckWith Oliver Godfrey BAND: The KnavesFROM: North London via East Herts WHO THEY: Paul Collins (vocals/guitar), Chrisy Cunningham (guitar), Tom Lewis (bass), Ry Davis (drums) SOUNDS LIKE: A roguish Paul Weller teaching Alex Turner some new licks WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/theknaves1 (17/07/2008) [Read More]
 ALL OR NOTHING The Subways (album, Infectious) We once had a reporter who harboured a pathological hatred of The Subways: somewhat strange since everyone else found the listless Welwyn Garden City rockers far too bland to provoke any strong feelings, negative or otherwise. Their 2005 debut Young For Eternity was one of those albums you might have bought, listened to once, thought 'this is alright' and then never touched again. This Butch Vig-produced follow-up retains the charm of first album highlights such as No Goodbyes but, as a record, boasts much more energy and passion - and the storming riff on opener Girls & Boys is a fine testament to that. Perhaps rare for a second album, this marks genuine progress. (18/07/2008) [Read More]
  Shining a light at the Marquee on way upBy Martin Ford With slots supporting indie giants and entertaining festival crowds already under their belt, appearances at intimate venues such as Hertford's Marquee could soon become a rarity for up-and-coming Red Light Company (RLC).
(17/07/2008)
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Bands ready to Rock The PrioryBy Web Reporter Local bands and singers will take to the stage next Sunday, July 27, at Ware's traditional Rock In The Priory event. Some 17 groups will play on Priory Island, starting at 11.30am and running until about 8pm.
(17/07/2008)
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