Francis Smith, Author at Counteract – Music | News | Food

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Chartreuse’s first headline show is a dazzling display of musical virtuosity and an extremely promising sign of what’s to come.

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December 17, 2018 Francis Smith

Band of the Week 008: The Good Water

We’ve been fans of The Good Water for a long time. Ahead of their debut headline show at The Sunflower Lounge on 22nd December, they’re our Band of the Week!

touring

December 16, 2018 Francis Smith

White Lies to embark on extensive European tour for new album in 2019

Catch White Lies on their 2019 European tour and celebrate the release of their new album ‘Five’, out February 1st. Tickets available now.

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December 16, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: The Twang smash annual Christmas homecoming show

Brummie fondness filled the O2 Academy on Saturday 15th December as The Twang smashed their annual Christmas show in Birmingham.

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December 15, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: Ocean Colour Scene return home for spirited O2 Academy show

Moseley legends Ocean Colour Scene returned to Birmingham’s O2 Academy on Friday 14th December, spirited and comfortable in the place they call home.

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December 15, 2018 Francis Smith

Folk artist Frank Turner set for a string of arena shows on spring tour

Following the success of his latest release, indie-folk artist Frank Turner is set to kick off his January 2019 tour in Birmingham.

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December 13, 2018 Francis Smith

Review: The Specials return with enchanting new single ‘Vote For Me’

Ska and 2 Tone legends The Specials return with brand new single ‘Vote for Me’, ahead of the release of their brand new album Encore in February 2019.