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paul-ariss

Sketch contributor on BBC Radio 2 and 4 comedy shows. Shadow Writer on Series 7 and 8 of Channel 4’s Shameless, and contributor to its online platform.

Merry Hell: Head Full Of Magic, Shoes Full Of Rain – album review

After announcing themselves as the new heavyweights on the folk n rock block with last years Blink and You Miss It, an album strutting with confidence and belief backed by big fisted melodies and compassionate, wry humoured lyrics, the band seamlessly follow on without even a hint of breaking stride.

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Merry Hell’s Helloween: St Helens – live review

Considered amongst the best on the circuit folk-rockers Merry Hell return to St Helens

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Deacon Blue: Liverpool – live review

As Deacon Blue send everyone back into the calm night air happy they still possess a legacy that continues to stand the test of time….

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The Killers: Battle Born – album review

But for now at least, it’s certainly a case of job done.

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Bruce Springsteen: Etihad Stadium, Manchester – live review

Bruce Springsteen, Manchester, Etihad Stadium 22nd June 2012 Bruce Springsteen is partway through a world tour which took in Manchester last Friday. In typical Bruce Springsteen fashion he played a marathon set which touched on the whole of his back [...]

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