Gil Scott-Heron album given reimagining by Makaya McCraven
Chicago-based jazz musician Makaya McCraven is set to release a reimagining of Gil Scott-Heron’s 2010 album; Getintothis’ Matthew Eland has…
Browsing: Gil Scott-Heron
Manchester Gigs of the month: September 2018
As the nights draw in and normality resumes, both on the weather front and with routines, Getintothis’ Mark Rowley picks…
Nick Ellis, Mel Bowen, Roy: St Bride’s Church, Liverpool
Nick Ellis launched his new album, Adult Fiction, at St Bride’s Church in Toxteth and Getintothis’ Paul Fitzgerald was…
DJ Jazzy Jeff interview: “Looking back, all of it had a level of impact”
Ahead of his appearance at Liverpool Disco Festival and reunion with Will Smith in Blackpool, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby talks to…
There’s a riot goin’ on – the rise and fall of Sly & The Family Stone
With the anniversaries of both the band’s formation and their most celebrated work, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby tells the story of…
Lost Liverpool #9: The ‘Real’ Court at The Royal Court
Reflecting on one of Liverpool’s finest venues, Getintothis’ Paul Fitzgerald goes back to the future with his first gig in 1981.
Funkadelic’s Maggot Brain – who says a funk band can’t play rock?
As George Clinton prepares to land in Liverpool, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby explores Funkadelic’s magnum opus, the funky psychedlic rock of…
The Christians come to The Dome with Liverpool Funk and Soul Club
With the Liverpool Funk and Soul Club bringing local legends to the venue at Grand Central Hall, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby…
Gabrielle, ESKA & more: Liverpool SoulFest 2015
At Liverpool’s first ever soul festival, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby witnesses one of the greatest performances he’s seen in quite a while.
LIMF 2015: The Revolution Will Be Live feat Talib Kweli, Craig Charles, The Christians – St Georges Hall
With a huge event that looks great on paper, Getintothis’ Shaun Ponsonby finds LIMF’s opening event a bit of a mixed…