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Manchester (7/7/13 – 9/7/13)

Posted on: July 17th, 2013 by Waltz

Jamal Edwards production of ‘Smokey’s Barbers’

Smokey's Barbers

 

Manchester was such a busy place with so many things happening such as the Manchester International Festival and Fringe Festival, and various other local venues busy with live music.  I decided to check out youtube sensation ‘Jamal Edwards’, who created his own show comprising of upcoming local UK hiphop stars.  I was expecting more of a music show, with lots of various performances, but got more of a comical musical act, with various songs in-between scenes.  I really enjoyed the humorous show and totally recommend anyone who is looking to see great local UK talent.

 

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Wireless Festival @ Olympic Park, London (12/7/13)

Posted on: July 17th, 2013 by Waltz

 

 

So many acts to see and check out!  John Legend was amazing and performed his well known tunes and one of my all time favourite, and I’m sure many other’s favourite song, ‘Ordinary People’.  Ended off the song with an extensive coda that showcased an amazing control of soulful runs that had the audience gasping for more!

John Legend

 

Trey Songz who I haven’t heard his stuff before was a great rnb artist with really good stage presence.  Of course the shirt off definitely got the ladies screaming with excitement lol.

Trey Songz 

 

Snoop Dog had great remixes of his songs and the continuation into many of his great hits rev’d up the crowd and got them jumping to the groove and beat of his music.  An awesome showcase of music!

Snoop Dog

 

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Notting Hill Gospel Choir Concert (13/7/13)

Originally I was suppose to be attending the Magic Summer Festival, but found out the venue where it was held was about an hour travel out of London, and after travelling for the past week, just didn’t feel like doing it.  I’m so glad I didn’t attend because I heard the Notting Hill Gospel Choir in concert.  The acoustics of the venue was amazing and carried a lot of the voices from the choir.  The band was simply amazing, which consisted of 4 members (keyboard, bass, electric guitar & drums) that had such an amazing vibe between them.  This added to the overall sound and made the whole concert an inspirational one.  I love my gospel music and this one definitely a heavenly moment.  Thanks to Pastor Paul who invited me to his Notting Hill church.

Notting Hill Gospel Choir

Notting Hill Choir 2

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Barclay – British Summer Festival (Hyde Park 14/7/13)

This was definitely a night to remember with 2 of my favourite artists showcasing their stuff in front of an audience of about 15,000 – 20,000.  J-LO (Jennifer Lopez) had many costumes to back up her latino influenced performance.  She was great at working the crowd and got everyone up and dancing to her well known hits.

J-LO (Jennifer Lopez)

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Lionel Richie was the highlight for me, playing his popular all-time favourites that got the crowd rev’d up.  He performed a lot of his ballad like love songs that the crowd could join in singing such as ‘Endless Love’.  He left his big hits till last which were ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ & ‘All Night Long’, which had the crowd go crazy with excitement!  A night to remember!

Lionel Richie

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