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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 – Bugged Out ft The Chemical Brothers

November 6, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

For decades now, the South West has been welcoming some of dance music’s biggest names. From household artists such as Massive Attack, Carl Cox, and […]

Review – GOAT, Bristol O2 Academy, October 25th

October 28, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

There are few greater mysteries in the musical world than Swedish experimental group Goat. Supposedly raised in a remote Northern commune in Korpilombolo, the Gothenburg—based […]

Interview & review special with Bôa, following last week’s gig at Thekla, Bristol

October 21, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

For all its downfalls and caveats, social media does have the undeniable potential to produce truly positive outcomes — and for the ardent followers of […]

Interview – Stuart Murdoch from Belle and Sebastian

October 20, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

Stuart Murdoch, Scottish musician, writer, filmmaker, and the lead singer and songwriter for the indie pop band Belle and Sebastian sits down with Johnty from […]

Review – Annie Mac, Bristol Sounds Day 6

July 2, 2024 Johnty Tennant and Adam James 0

Since its founding in 2017, Bristol Sounds has rapidly become one of the South West’s most anticipated annual events — and the past seven days […]

Review – Bristol Sounds Day ONE, featuring Skindred, Reef, A, Kris Barras, Rxptrs, Lake Malice and many more

June 24, 2024 Johnty Tennant and James Crisp 0

Saturday, 22nd June Cannons Marsh Amphitheatre Saturday marked the annual reopening of Bristol’s renowned Canons Marsh Amphitheatre for this year’s edition of the ever-anticipated Bristol […]

Review – Love Saves The Day (Day Two) May 26th

May 29, 2024 Johnty Tennant and Adam James 0

Twelve years after its inaugural celebrations, Bristol’s largest festival made its annual return to Ashton Court this weekend. Interspersed with cult classics with up-and-coming prodigies, […]

Review –  Nia Archives, in collaboration with Save Our Scene UK

April 18, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

Gigging is one of Britain’s most valuable cultural cornerstones. From the grandeur of Worthy Farm’s yearly celebrations under the beaming lights of the world-famous Pyramid […]

Preview – Nia Archives, Secret Location, 13/04/2024, Headz Gone (South) West!

April 12, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

When looking at the toll that 2023 took on Britain’s grassroot music venues, there is no shying away from the harsh reality. Last year saw […]

Review – Feeder, Bristol O2 Academy, 8th March

March 12, 2024 Johnty Tennant 0

Welsh outfit Feeder recently brought their “Black / Red” tour to the South West in a set that explored the past, the present, and the […]

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