Latest articles from Mike Donovan
Pretty Things review: 'They remained faithful to their raw, fast, ugly R n B roots'
DICK Taylor, one of two surviving founder members of the Pretty Things, had stepped off stage seconds earlier when he was asked by your reporter for his reaction to the experience of performing before an up-for-it gathering at this packed, intimate venue.
Kurt Vile and the Violators, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Wednesday, November 11
KURT Vile showed what the fuss was about in between the re-tunings at a much-anticipated, sold out gig to a rapt, respectful crowd.
The Staves, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill, Friday, November 6
“I caught some of Millie’s hair in my mouth,” Emily Staveley-Turner said, smiling. “Harrowing,” replied sister Millie, deadpan.
Songhoy Blues, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Tuesday, November 3
“Dance with me everybody,” implored lead singer and one-man dance troupe Aliou Toure.
The Sensational 60s Experience, Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Tuesday, October 13
Chris Farlowe chuckled as he counted the candles on top of a cake presented mid-set to celebrate his 75th birthday: “There’s too many of them.”
Champion back on centre stage
Sussex takes centre stage on Saturday for the 30th anniversary of one of the Grand National’s great stories.
Treadwell eyes National double
Liam Treadwell believes he can complete a Grand National double today.
Sussex trainers gear up for flat season
Sussex trainers William Knight and John Dunlop aim to have a crack at Guineas glory.