Soulful folk
Raw, from-the-soul, pre-war country blues from Hat Fitz and Cara Robinson and a pounding, foot-stompingly diverse set from The Barley Dogs. It’s what Saturday nights are made for. Shaun Shackleton...
View ArticleHeavy heaven
ON AN island like ours, every now and again all members of a defunct band are back on our little rock and decide to play a few shows to relive old times, writes Tom Girard.
View ArticleEarthly delights
The Vale Earth Fair saw thousands flock to the annual music festival, headlined by dubmeister Roots Manuva. Tom Girard gives his personal take on the day.
View ArticleLit Fest – it’s not just a book thing
Dub poetry, political ranting and reggae-punk sounds formed the Vale Earth Fair and Guernsey Literary Festival’s Punky Reggae Party at the Fermain Tav last Saturday. Tom Girard was there
View ArticleShow and tell
Tantale launched LP The Known Elements, at the Fermain Tavern last weekend and Tom Girard was there...
View ArticleThe real deal
A night of heavy metal took punters through sets by some of the heaviest bands the islands have to offer. Tom Girard joined the crowds at the Fermain Tavern last weekend...
View ArticleCome together
Talent from Jersey and Guernsey joined forces at the Tav last weekend. Reviewed by Hannah Saul...
View ArticleOnce more with feeling
Eighties band The Pulse relived the old days at the launch of their debut CD That Was That This Is Now at the Fermain Tavern. Colin Leach reports...
View ArticleSark attack
Sark band The Recks were back at the Fermain Tavern last Friday supported by Thee Jenerators and Ray & The Guns. Tom Girard was there...
View ArticleThe Joe show
Joe Corbin made his name at the regular blues nights that used to take place at The Fermain Tavern, when he was fronting Spoonful.
View ArticleParty pooped
An evening of Guernsey and Jersey bands at the Fermain Tavern last Saturday was marred by poor attendance, Tom Girard reports...
View ArticleSuccour for the soul
Let’s face it, Sundays in our little isle can be pretty dull at times, writes EMILY BURDEN.
View ArticleNever mind the Buzzcocks
Headliners they might have been, but punk legends the Buzzcocks were far from Tom Girard’s stand-out act at the Earth Fair...
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