Gig: Rita Coolidge
Fairfield, Croydon
REVIEW: The Grammy award-winning vocalist gave an object lesson in how to cross-over a variety of musical styles and make each one her own.
Rita’s still got soul in her music heart
The Grammy award-winning vocalist Rita Coolidge received a warm welcome back to the Fairfield recently and gave an object lesson in how to cross-over a variety of musical styles and make each one her own Promoting her new album And So Is Love, Rita is on something of a jazz kick at the moment, backed by an impressive quartet of piano, guitar, bass and drums Yet old habits die hard, and while she effortlessly handles jazz standards such as Sentimental Journey and Fever, it is only when she attacks the rhythm and blues of Born Under A Bad Sign that the real soul in Rita's voice shines through.
Waiting for the music to start
When Joe Cocker sang about the mysterious Delta Lady', red-blooded males on both sides of the Atlantic pondered the identity of the lady in question.
Waiting for the music to start
When Joe Cocker sang about the mysterious 'Delta Lady', red-blooded males on both sides of the Atlantic pondered the identity of the lady in question.
Joan’s all class
A packed house at the Fairfield gave witness to a new chapter in the Joan Armatrading story., writes Chris Groom.
John’s breathing easy
Back in February 1973, against heavy competition from the likes of Pink Floyd and Elton John, Island Records released Solid Air', the sixth studio album from acoustic guitarist and songwriter John Martyn.
John’s breathing easy
Back in February 1973, against heavy competition from the likes of Pink Floyd and Elton John, Island Records released 'Solid Air', the sixth studio album from acoustic guitarist and songwriter John Martyn.
Fairport are still strong at 40
Croydon has become a regular stop on the Fairport Convention itinerary during their 40 year road trip and the band, and their fans, reconvened at Fairfield Halls last Thursday night.
Gig: Barclay James Harvest
Fairfield Halls, Croydon
In 1987, who were the first British rock band to play a huge open-air concert in East Berlin prior to unification and the wall coming down?
Harvest for the world
A quick music trivia question. In 1987, who were the first British rock band to play a huge open-air concert in East Berlin prior to unification and the wall coming down? The Rolling Stones, Genesis or Pink Floyd perhaps? Wrong.
