Live Review : Elvana + Unholey @ Albert Hall, Manchester on January 27th 2023

My first gig of 2023 and truth be told I am really not feeling it tonight. It is a major struggle to leave the house and I take with me some heavy thoughts but I arrive in time for the end of the Unholey set. Unholey are twin sisters Charlotte and Stephanie from Newcastle. I recognise them straightaway. They are the backing singers for Elvana and although they can sing, I have a rational (or irrational depending on your opinion) hatred of Hole, and anything associated with Courtney Love.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Samantha30 January 2023Albert HallElvana, Unholey, Albert Hall, Manchester, 2023, Live Review, Samantha Harwood, Johann WierzbickiComment

Live Review : Elvana + Talk Like Tigers @ The Lowry, Salford on June 19th 2022

A music gig at The Lowry? Well, this is a first. How does it work? Where do I go? Hmmm… all very strange. I must get a pass from the stage door; we are escorted backstage before being ushered through to the theatre and hooked up with seats. We almost feel like royalty, certainly VIP. I could get use to this.

I arrive in time for Talk Like Tigers, twin sisters Charlotte and Stephanie from Newcastle. They are cited as a rising indie-pop duo. They enter the stage to “Vogue” by Madonna (who I love by the way!) and there is a strong 80s vibe, somewhat reminiscent of Shakespeare Sister.

Gig ReviewAuthor : Samantha20 June 2022The LowryElvana, Talk Like Tigers, The Lowry, Salford, 2022, Live Review, Samantha Harwood, Johann WierzbickiComment