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Try a Little Freddie
Whatever happened to Mika? You recall, the guy who wanted to be like Grace Kelly but his looks were too sad? Back at the dawning of 2007 he was tipped to be the next big thing on the BBC’s annual Sound Of poll. He certainly had an amazing vocal range and when he burst into Read more
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Devizes Scooter Club in Full Fling
Northern Soul aficionados from far and wide mingled with Devizes natives for an evening of cheongsam dresses, two-tone suits and quality northern soul on the talcum powdered dancefloor of the overflowing Conservative Club last night. Trilby hats off to the Devizes Scooter Club for, yet again, hosting a soultastic gala and bringing musical diversity Read more
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No Surprises Living in Devizes: Whacky Races
Would you Adam and Eve it? Two years ago today the first No Surprises Living in Devizes column was published on Index:Wiltshire. At the time Iโd never have believed I would still be here typing these whinges out, let alone you wonderful lot still reading them! So, I tried being nice with the last Read more
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Love is a Battlefield
To top off a busy Saturday in Devizes, the Sports Club hosted the Battle of the Bands, as we previewed last week(ish.) Ambiguous name, for โbandsโ consisted of solo performers, and despite it being a โbattle,โ competition, judged by a panel to win a place on the impressive Saddleback Festival line-up, a close-knit group of Read more
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Our House in Our Town
Twas a busy weekend in ye olde Devizes town, no matter what your cup of tea. The Full Tone Orchestra held tribute to Bernstein and Gershwin, Bouncers looks great at The Wharf Theatre too and a plethora of homegrown musicians battled in friendly manner for a place at the Saddleback Festival over in the Sports Read more
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