Jason Siddall, Author at Backseat Mafia

Meet: Jake Grimes From North East Hard Rockers Twister As They Set Off On Tour

Twister are a four-piece high energy rock band hailing from the North-East of the UK, consisting of: Stevie Stoker- Singer / Guitarist Jake Grimes- Guitar / Vocals Jack Corbett- Drums…

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Live Review: James Arthur – City Hall, Sheffield 25.03.2022

A trip to Sheffield City Hall this week to see 2012 X Factor winner James Arthur. James seems to have done what few former singing competition winners have managed and…

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Live Review: Sophie Ellis-Bexter / Holiday Sidewinder- Sheffield City Hall 12.03.2022

A Saturday night trip to Sheffield City Hall this week and something a bit different for me. Having tuned in to Sophie’s Instagram Friday ‘Kitchen Disco’ episodes during the pandemic…

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Live Review: Funeral for a Friend / Holding Absence – 02 Academy, Sheffield 11.03.2022

Friday night and a trip to a sold out 02 Academy to see Funeral for a Friend. This gig had been rearranged twice due to the pandemic and judging by…

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Live Review: Big Country / Harriet Rose Band, The Picturedrome, Holmfirth, 28.01.2022

A trip to a fantastic venue on Friday. Holmfirth Picturedrome is located in the middle of this countryside town, its a popular spot right next to the river and not…

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Live Review: Zuzu / Frankie Beetlestone / Luxury Goods – The Leadmill, Sheffield 14.12.2021

A trip to the now iconic Leadmill in Sheffield for what promised to be a great night. First up was Luxury Goods a band unknown to me before tonight, performing their first…

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Live Review: The Twang / Red Rum Club / The Clause – O2 Academy, Sheffield 9.12.2021

Thursday night saw a trip to the O2 Academy in Sheffield for what promised to be a great night of entertainment, and it didn’t disappoint. First up was The Clause…

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Live Review: Lauren Housley / Robbie Cavanagh – Yellow Arch Studios, 10.12.2021

I first discovered Lauren Housley purely by chance during a pub crawl around Kelham Island! Lauren was playing a free gig at Yellow Arch in the summer and I was…

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Live Review: Winter Rocks Festival – The Corporation, Sheffield 4.12.2021

Saturday saw an outing to the Winter Rocks Festival at The Corporation in Sheffield City Centre. I was pretty excited about this one with eleven top bands ready to rock,…

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Live Review: Fuzzy Sun / Twenty Eighth Club / Danny Mellin – Sidney and Matilda- Sheffield 2.12.2021

A chilly December night saw a trip down to Sheffield’s Sidney and Matilda for what promised to be a tremendous night of entertainment given the headline and supports on offer.…

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