Category: Concert Reviews – Archive

April 15, 2015 / Concert Reviews - Archive

Factory Theatre, April 2 Sydney audiences give standing ovations so routinely you’d think it was part of the cost of admission. Often they rise for an octogenarian to pay tribute to the past rather than to the performance just witnessed. Not with John Mayall. It was his two hours of…

April 11, 2015 / Concert Reviews - Archive

Sound Lounge, March 28 Hearing established performers advancing their art holds a particular joy. We expect it from newcomers, but the rate of improvement usually slows once a certain level of sophistication has been achieved. Saxophonist/ composer Sandy Evans and tabla player Bobby Singh both exemplify this rare phenomenon. The…

March 31, 2015 / Concert Reviews - Archive

State Theatre, March 13 “Are you tired?” Omara Portuondo asked the audience in mock surprise at the start of Quizas, Quizas. Everyone had dared to resume their seats after No Me Llores Mas, but an 84-year-old gently implying a want of stamina instantly had the desired effect, the jibe carrying…