All Blog Posts Tagged 'Sage' (3)

Nanci Griffith with Edwina Hayes

The Sage, Gateshead, Hall 1

February 8th 2010





Interestingly, the first, and last (other than with Hummingbird) time I saw Edwina Hayes perform, was in support of Nanci Griffith, way back when she had not long started out. Thus, it was lovely to see her in a similar scenario, but practically a different person. It was clear from the moment she stepped out on stage that she has grown in confidence, evidenced by her flawless…

Whatever you do, don't miss a VERY special performance by the wonderful Gretchen Peters, accompanied by pianist Barry Walsh, at The Sage, Gateshead on Monday 17th May 2010.

In celebration of the release of Circus Girl: The Best Of Gretchen Peters, Peters will be embarking on her first-ever "all request" tour in 2010. The intimate show will encompass and highlight her entire body of work and feature the stories behind the songs, personal…

At 5pm on 17th December, music began which signified 5 years to the minute since the Sage Gateshead first opened to the public. As those gathered joined with the choir to sing ‘Happy Birthday,’ the acoustics of the concourse seemed to carry our good wishes around the building, before the hundreds gathered toasted their favourite music venue with champagne, and special cakes bearing the Sage’s now famous logo and the number 5.

Alan Davy took the…