On a rainy November evening, with loads of other Folk-y bands playing around the city, it is a testament to the excitement building around Trials of Cato that so many are packed into The Jam Jar. In 2018 their debut album, Hide and Hair, was justifiably critically acclaimed. A brilliant band, formed in Lebanon butContinue reading “Trials of Cato – The Jam Jar – November”
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Opa Rosa – The Jam Jar – September
How do you find the words to describe Opa Rosa? How can you capture this feeling with simple syllables? How can you convey the dip and sway, the swirl and twirl, the pulsing, heart racing, uproarious glory of clarinet and violin, of accordion and rhythm? How can anyone properly write about the collective, hands-in-the-air dizzyContinue reading “Opa Rosa – The Jam Jar – September”
The Langan Band – The Jam Jar – May 2023
For most bands the pandemic was a nightmare. It stopped tours, drained possibilities, put plans on hold for two years but seemed like much longer. Two years, though, is nothing to festival favourites, The Langan Band. Their debut album came out in 2013. Their second came out two weeks ago. Various personal difficulties delayed recordingsContinue reading “The Langan Band – The Jam Jar – May 2023”
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