This was my first time at PGT, having been foiled last year by the Czech authorities (sensibly) banning tourism from the UK on account of […]
Book Review: Lucy Jago – A Net for Small Fishes
Ann Turner has a good life: Her husband is a successful physician at the court of King James I (and VI) who approves of her […]
Soft Kill and Choir Boy with Sun Spot – The Exchange, Bristol – 27 June 2022
Sun Spot are a local outfit, purveyors of generic indie rock. Nothing to write home about (yet) but they have entertaining between-song banter you don’t […]
Black Doldrums and Shoun Shoun, The Crofters Rights, Bristol 26 June 2022
This was the start of a bumper week for gigs at small venues in Bristol. More reviews to follow soon. Shoun Shoun are a local […]
Ritual Howls and bloody/bath – the Crofters Rights, Bristol – 16 May 2022
bloody/bath are a five-piece outfit from Northampton. They were a splendid surprise, serving up a high-energy pop-punk sound somewhat reminiscent of the Pixies. The audience […]
Tempers and Demonz XO – The Louisiana, Bristol – 11 May 2022
Demonz XO are a local group. They are far too colourful and trip-hop/dub-step-y for my taste, but they are good at what they do, put […]
Welcome to Of Lilies and Remains
Welcome, bienvenue and wilkommen to my corner of the web. This is my place to share my passion for music and literature old and new. […]