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Johnty Tennant

About Johnty Tennant
Role - I am a passionate writer with an interest for reviewing concerts and music.

Available For - Gig reviews and artist interviews.

Qualification - Currently I am studying BSc in Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath.

First Concert - The first concert I ever attended was Coldplay at the Royal Albert Hall (2014). It was to promote the release of their ‘Ghost Stories’ album. I will never forget the call my dad gave me to say he had managed to get two tickets for the both of us. The whole experience was just pure joy. The relative intimacy (for Coldplay) of the Royal Albert Hall, will always make that night one of the best (if not the best) concerts I have ever attended.

Dream Concert - In all honesty this is too difficult to answer with just one concert. If I were to select a few artists that I would love to see, it would have to be: Hope Sandoval, feeble little horse, Greg Foat, Kurt Vile, Lucy Dacus (specifically playing ‘No Burden’ in its entirety), Jadu Heart and The Moldy Peaches.

There is also the difficulty of dream gigs that are not able to be done. These would be: Mahalia Jackson, Etta James, Ann Peebles, Karen Dalton, Leon Russell, Mojave 3, The Smiths, and George Harrison (“All Things Must Pass” just from start to finish).

Review – Bristol Sounds Day 4 ft Goldie Lookin Chain (GLC) Stereo MCs Sleeper, Cast & The Fratellis

July 1, 2025 Johnty Tennant and David Jeffery-Hughes 0

It has been just under nineteen years since Scot-rock outfit The Fratellis published their debut album ‘Cotsello Music’ – an album that, for many, epitomises […]

Love Saves The Day, Day Two Review

June 1, 2025 Johnty Tennant and David Jeffery-Hughes 0

Love Saves the Day has rapidly become Bristol’s largest festival – fostering a sanctuary for domestic and global musicians to express their endless talents. Having […]

Review – Primal Scream, Bristol Beacon, 31st March

April 7, 2025 Johnty Tennant and David Jeffery-Hughes 0

“Today on this program you will hear gospel, and rhythm and blues, and jazz. All those are just labels. We know that music is music […]

Interview – Westside Cowboy

March 11, 2025 Johnty Tennant 0

Johnty sits down with Westside Cowboy pre their Bristol set at Thekla last month for a quick chat.

Review – Biig Piig, SWX Bristol, February 26th

March 2, 2025 Adie White and Johnty Tennant 0

In the artistic sphere, it is easy to be confined by genre or style, yet some artists break free from this mold – embracing musical […]

Review – Berlioz, Bristol Beacon, February 24th

February 28, 2025 Johnty Tennant 0

Since its inception, jazz has defined – and redefined – the world of music, transcending conventional boundaries and reconfiguring artistic paradigms. One of its contemporary […]

Review – Ziggy2000, The Mount Without, 18th December

December 23, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

Whether it be through the omnipresent influence of social media outlets, or the evolving position of Britain’s grassroots venue ecosystem – rising the ranks of […]

Review – Defected World Tour 2024 at Document, December 7th

December 14, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

In the house music sphere, there is one truth that is universally known: nobody puts on a party like Defected Records. Founded by Simon Dunmore, […]

Preview – DEFECTED, this Saturday (7th of December) at Document

December 4, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

Despite Christmas being just over three weeks away, for South West rave enthusiasts festive celebrations are arriving earlier this year. Over the past few weeks, […]

Review – Amyl And The Sniffers, Bristol O2 Academy, November 11th

November 15, 2024 Johnty Tennant and Rosie Risdale 0

CHAOS IN ITS PUREST FORM In the musical world, it is no secret that some bands thrive within the confines of recording studios, while others […]

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