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  • Weekly Roundup of Events in Wiltshire 17th -24th April 2023

    Things are all a bit upsidey-down as Devizine catches up with the 21st century. Something about old dogs and new tricks, I’ve streamlined with a new computer, which roughly translates to I don’t what the heck I’m doing! So, bear with me as I pretend everything is running as smooth as a baby’s bottom and… Read more

  • Across the Water with Paul Lappin

    Across the Water with Paul Lappin

    Remotely possible he misses all the roundabouts, Paul Lappin came from Swindon, now resides in the South of France, yeah, across the water, which is also the title of his latest EP; coincidence? Remotely possible…. It’s been since last July when we mentioned Paul with previous EP, Flowers in the Snow, this new title track… Read more

  • REVIEW – Billy Walton Band @ LSBC, Con Club, Devizes – Saturday 15th April 2023

    REVIEW – Billy Walton Band @ LSBC, Con Club, Devizes – Saturday 15th April 2023

    A Trip To New Jersey Andy Fawthrop Tonight we‘re in the land of Springsteen, Van Zandt and Southside Johnny. We’re on the New Jersey shore, swinging with the band. It’s late, it’s hot, the room is absolutely rammed and The Billy Walton Band are in town. Well, only just, after a late-afternoon scare when their… Read more

  • King Alfred’s Tower Charity Abseil

    This summer SOS Africa will host a 160ft charity abseil fundraising event from King Alfred’s Tower at Stourhead in celebration of the organisation’s 20th birthday! Taking place on the 9th, 10th 16th & 17th September 2023, the abseil event will be the charity’s highest to date and the first time that this iconic historical venue will be open to public… Read more

  • Song of the Week: Nothing Rhymes With Orange

    Song of the Week: Nothing Rhymes With Orange

    I know, I keep missing this supposed weekly feature, no matter how I might promise. I did have one for last week but the dog ate my homework, and, I dunno, procrastination takes control over me like I’m possessed by lethargy and need of an exorcist like Mr Motivator; whatever did happen to him?! But… Read more

  • Thirty Years in the Dreadzone

    Dreadzone, the Phoenix rising from the ashes of Big Audio Dynamite’s success, when drummer Greg Roberts and keyboardist Dan Donovan teamed with Julian Cope’s sound engineer Tim Bran, were the prolific electronic dance triumph of post-rave…. Owing their accomplishment to the fine blend of reggae into the contemporary melting pot of dance culture, harking back… Read more