Tag Archives: Chantel McGregor

Chantel McGregor–Fibbers, 20/06/14

Posted on June 21, 2014 by Ian

The details of why, as the first half of the year draws to a close, this was only the fifth gig I had attended and the first I had paid to see in 2014 don’t need to be recalled here. … Continue reading →

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Mostly Autumn–The Grand Opera House, 07/12/13

Posted on December 19, 2013 by Ian

It’s become a bit of a tradition. I’ve seen the Mostly Autumn Christmas gig at York’s Grand Opera House every year since 2008 and, for the last couple of years, Elizabeth has gone with me. It has become known as … Continue reading →

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Chantel McGregor – Fibbers, 12/10/12

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Ian

After commenting on a recent post that I always try to arrive on time to gigs, in order to support the support bands, I was a little disappointed that a combination of fixing an amplifier problem at home (the DVD … Continue reading →

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Chantel McGregor – Fibbers, 14/10/11

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Ian

Tonight sees a welcome return to York for Chantel McGregor, fresh from not only releasing her debut album – Like No Other – earlier this year, but also being crowned Best Young Artist at the British Blues Awards. Support came … Continue reading →

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Chantel McGregor – Like No Other

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Ian

Thursday 28th April: It sounds like the sort of 5-point plan that a lot of bands/artists will have: Play gigs in pubs to get noticed by the public. Maybe try to get a few support slots. Get on stage with … Continue reading →

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2011 – A Personal Preview

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Ian

Friday 25th February: With no plans to attend a gig this weekend (never fear, though, I have one planned for Monday…), I thought I would treat my faithful reader(s) to a preview of which albums I’m looking forward to so … Continue reading →

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Chantel McGregor – The Duchess, 25/02/10

Posted on February 27, 2010 by Ian

For me, at least, live music in York is beginning to kick into high gear. (Just wait until you see how many posts I make if I get to all the gigs I have pencilled in for March…) Tonight circumstances … Continue reading →

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Chantel McGregor – The Roman Bath, 30/10/09

Posted on November 1, 2009 by Ian

The Chantel McGregor Band is, as I have said before, an act that I would go out of my way to see. So, it’s a surprise to find that tonight’s gig at the Roman Bath is only the second time … Continue reading →

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Chantel McGregor – The Roman Bath, 14/03/09

Posted on March 16, 2009 by Ian

It’s my second gig of the weekend – a welcome and much anticipated return to the Roman Bath for my current favourite guitarist, Chantel McGregor and her band, Martin Rushworth on drums and Alex Jeffrey on bass (Lincoln J. Roth … Continue reading →

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2008 In Review

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Ian

Wednesday 10th December: With just three weeks of 2008 left it seems that it’s the time to reflect back on the past year. It’s this coming Sunday that the BBC will announce its Sports Personality of the Year (and the … Continue reading →

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