Even the sleepiest amongst us have probably noticed that quite a lot has happened over the last five years. Not quite pestilence, famine and flood but pretty close. Basically, it’s been a pretty depressing time since 2018; too many idiots and too much idiocy. Listening to the latest Ímar album, Awakening, it’s blindingly obvious what’sContinue reading “Imar – Awakening”
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Talisk – The Mount Without – May 2023
The Mount Without is an old, repurposed church in Bristol, bits of which date back to the 12th century; other bits are practically brand new and reach back to merely the 18th century. Somehow it feels like the right venue for a bit of folk music. It’s beautifully decorated and still has a wonderfully vibrantContinue reading “Talisk – The Mount Without – May 2023”
Talisk – St George’s – May 2022
A voice came over the tannoy in the bar; “ladies and gentleman, please be aware that there will be flashing lights and smoke effects this evening”. Eh? This might not be your regular Folk gig then. Maybe you’ve seen a band with a fiddle, guitar and concertina before. Maybe you think that you know whatContinue reading “Talisk – St George’s – May 2022”
Talisk – November 2019
Just watch his fingers. Just. Watch. His. Fingers. As long as the head banging and foot stomping doesn’t distract you first, just watch his fingers. They are a blur. There is no way that anyone other than Mohsen Amini can play a concertina like that. He is TALISK‘s not-so-secret weapon. The greatest musician that has ever playedContinue reading “Talisk – November 2019”
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