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  • Dylan Smith: Cruel to be Kind

    Dylan Smith: Cruel to be Kind

    Yeah, the title of Dylan’s debut album, Cruel to be Kind could be an insight into how we conduct our reviews, but being as I missed him yet again when he came to the Southgate, I should really be kind to be kind, asides, there’s nothing in this album to be cruel about…. My excuse… Read more

  • Open Mic at the Bell, Great Cheverall, and Other Local Open Mic Nights

    Open Mic at the Bell, Great Cheverall, and Other Local Open Mic Nights

    Who is Mike anyway, and why is he so open?! If I said these four words, in this order: open, mic, cellar, and bar, lots of Devizes folk will be evoked with fond reminiscences of Alan Jones and Richard Ben’s regular sessions down in the basement of the Bear Hotel. Many local musicians cut their… Read more

  • Song of the Week: Ruzz Guitar’s Blues Revue & The Mike Eldred Trio

    Song of the Week: Ruzz Guitar’s Blues Revue & The Mike Eldred Trio

    Ah, I reckon we’ve had Ruzz and the Revue up here for song of the week more than once before, but here’s a decidedly syncopated five-accent hambone rhythm of Bo Diddley beat the like you’ve never heard him play before….at least I’ve not! Must be their recent US tour rubbing off, all that playing in… Read more

  • My Dad’s Festival overcomes the rain and raises nearly £9,000 for Prospect Hospice

    My Dad’s Festival overcomes the rain and raises nearly £9,000 for Prospect Hospice

    Featured Image ©Anthony Hunt Photography The team behind Swindon’s popular all-day music extravaganza, My Dad’s Bigger Than Your Dad Festival, have revealed that nearly £9,000 has been raised for Prospect Hospice following this year’s event….. MDBTYD 2023, organised in association with South Swindon Parish Council, was held at The Old Town Bowl on Saturday 2nd… Read more

  • Wharf Writers’ Group Release First Podcast

    Wharf Writers’ Group Release First Podcast

    Folks at the Wharf Writers’ Group, based in Devizes’ Wharf Theatre, release a new series of podcasts, Where’s The Cat? the first one published today…. There will be twelve weekly episodes, each a short play written and performed by members of the group. In this inaugural episode by John Osborn, a man is looking to… Read more

  • Weekly Roundup of Events in Wiltshire: 16th – 22nd August 2023

    Weekly Roundup of Events in Wiltshire: 16th – 22nd August 2023

    Last week I predicted summer 23 had finally arrived, now, well, it doesn’t look smashing now, does it?! Ah, here’s what we’ve found this coming week to do in wonderful Wiltshire….. Usual gubbing, all the info and ticket links are on our jam packed event calendar, HERE, and you can plan ahead too. Any updates… Read more