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News and Reviews: 19th September 2011

This website has been offline for a couple of months but is now back with a nice new design that is easier to read and has lots of extra new features.

Visit the competitions page to win copies of the new Chris Rea album "Santo Spirito Blues".
16 Sept and 18 Sept 2011.Brian Wilson live at The Royal Festival Hall,London.I went to two of Brians three shows here.On stage for 2 hours 30 mins over two sets.The first set was 45 mins of his recent album "Brian Wilson Reimagines Gershwin" and the second set was 1 hour 45 mins with loads of Beach Boys gems.Tracks played inc
"California Girls","I Get Around","Sail On Sailor","Pet Sounds","Sloop John B","Wouldn't It Be Nice" and mega versions of "God Only Knows" and "Good Vibrations".
Encores inc "Help Me Rhonda","Barbara Ann","Surfing USA","Fun Fun Fun" and a magical "Love And Mercy".Brian is a bit doddery because of his drugs past but his fantastic band really help him out.Great gigs.See aftershow page for the Sunday show