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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
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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
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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
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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
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Michelle Donelan Out of the Chicken Run for New Devizes-Melksham Constituency, But What Difference Will These Changes Mean?
So, the Boundary Commission for England’s final recommendations for new Parliamentary constituencies, which carves the Devizes constituency into three unequal parts, was submitted to the House of Commons for their perusal in June, and it’s time for MPs to scramble for the safest seats, which Westminster dubs “the chicken run.” But what, at great taxpayer’s… Read more
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Junkyard Dogs are Let off Their Leashes
If I’ve spent some days now, highlighting a wealth of local talented teenagers, forming new bands, and creating a blossoming scene, this isn’t one of those days. And if I’ve reviewed musical releases breaking new ground, this isn’t it either. This is about the Junkyard Dogs, a popular Trowbridge based blues band who kindly posted… Read more
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