What's On Weekly 18/10/21

Welcome to this week’s What’s on Weekly here at KCL, where we provide our readers with up-to date information on what’s going on in and around Cardiff every week.

From pop-up markets to gigs and outdoor attractions running as restrictions ease, there’s plenty to do in the Capital, you just may not know about it! But that’s where we’re here to help and will be listing all the what’s on and any need-to-know information you’ll need to plan your week ahead. 

So, without further ado, here’s what you can look forward to this week!

Monday 18th

o   Paloma Faith, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, 18:30

o   The Hunna, Cardiff University Student’s Union, 19:00

o   The Hollies, St David’s Hall, 19:00

o   Vukvoi, The Globe Cardiff, 20:00

o   Kerry Godliman, Unit 7a The Glee Club Cardiff, 19:30

o   The Skints, Tramshed Cardiff, 18:30

Tuesday 19th

o   John May, The Globe Cardiff, 21:00

o   Mode Tuesdays, Revolution Bar Cardiff, 22:00

Wednesday 20th

o   Ocean Wisdom, Tramshed Cardiff, 19:00

o   Nadia Sheikh, The Moon Cardiff, 19:00

o   Speed Dating in Cardiff for 20s and 30s, Peppermint Bar Cardiff, 19:30

Thursday 21st

o   Bad Boy Chiller Crew, Tramshed Tech, 19:00

o   Ross Noble, St David’s Hall, 20:00

o   Winterfylleth, Clwb Ifor Back, 19:00

o   Bokassa, Fuel Rock Club Cardiff, 19:30

o   Dennis Rollins & RWCMD Jazz, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Cardiff, 20:00

Friday 22nd

o   Sham 69, Tramshed Cardiff, 19:00

o   Clearwater Creedence Revival, Portland House Cardiff, 19:00

o   Bingo Lingo, Depot Cardiff, 18:00

o   Martin and Eliza Carthy, Acapela Studio Cardiff, 21:00

o   Britpop Acoustic, The Globe Cardiff, 20:00

Saturday 23rd

o   Belinda Carlisle, St David’s Hall, 19:30

o   Paul Heaton & Jacqui Abbott, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, 19:30

o   Hard Generation 2021 Tour Presents Darren Styles, Tramshed Tech, 23:00

o   Dr Meaker Live, Frontal Lobe Warehouse Cardiff, 21:00

o   Hue and Cry, Acapela Studio, 21:00

Sunday 24th

o   Al Stewart, The New Theatre, 19:30

o   Black Marble, Clwb Ifor Bach, 19:30

o   Public Service Broadcasting, Cardiff Student’s Union, 19:00

o   Coco & The Butterfields, The Globe Cardiff, 19:30

o   Turin Brakes- 20th Anniversary Of ‘The Optimist LP’, Tramshed Cardiff, 19:30

Know of an event or activity on in Cardiff or the surrounding areas coming up? Let us know! If you’d like your event to be featured in our What’s on Weekly, then get in touch via: infocardifflive@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @keepcardifflive, and for a £3 donation* via our website, we’ll include it on our list!

*All donations go towards running costs of the site which enables us to keep getting great content out for you to enjoy! If you’d like to support us, head over to the KCL website where you can find the donation box on the homepage. Thank you!

REVIEW: A melodious marvel with angelic acoustics– Laura Marling is a master of her craft

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A sold-out venue is a very good sign with a concert, hence why I anticipatedly arrived with such eagerness to Cardiff’s Tramshed on the evening of Wednesday 13th.

I was excited with the hope of basking in an evening of sublime song and breath-taking vocals by one Laura Marling. I was not disappointed. 

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A newbie to Marling’s repertoire, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from her show. Some lovely acoustic songs from a small band on stage perhaps. But no, Marling carries her shows solo, and what a job she does.

Opening the set with a four-strong salvo of songs from her 2013 album ‘Once I Was An Eagle’, the 15-minute compilation, of which she playfully remarks to the audience “I thought I’d ease you in with a short 15 minute song”, set the tone for the rest of the evening, in that Marling has no problems with commanding a stage and playing as if she were joined by others.

Her soulful singing along with her exquisite guitar playing made for the most beautiful music. From a rampage of stumming with ‘Take the Night Off’s’ to the witty lyrics and biting from ‘I was An Eagle’, there was clearly a lot of thought behind starting with these songs. Setting a scene for the audience, the music established what many in the crowd already knew, that this was a show of spectacular intimacy with a very talented woman, taking us on her journey through song. 

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The faultless vocals and mesmerising music made you feel no loss by having no-one else on stage with her. You’re simply entranced by her presence. I couldn’t get my head around how quickly each song seemed to go by. Not due to their shortness, but simply because I found myself so positively lost in the music that nothing else in that moment seemed to matter, and I could immerse myself in the show.

‘Master Hunter’ was a personal favourite of mind, with the slightly edgier guitar and notes creating a darker and more haunting effect. ‘Song for Our Daughter’ was another that stood-out for me, with her lyrics written to a fictional daughter about, as Marling puts it herself, “all the confidences and affirmations I found so difficult to provide myself”, providing a striking and heartfelt setting.

 Laura’s stagehand deserves a special mention from the night, as she revealed herself that he had to lend an extra helping hand with putting her guitars over her shoulders due to an unfortunate fall in the woods days prior, which resulted in her putting her back out, making twisting for guitar straps an uncomfortable affair. 

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The blistering heat of the Tramshed seemed irrelevant, as no matter how hot and flustered I may have been getting, the distraction of Laura’s performance was enough to help me leave those troubles behind. How she kept so in time, so in tune and so consistent with her playing whilst making it seem simply like second nature to her boggles the mind and left me simply in awe- with a hint of jealousy that my 4-chord wonder songs would never amount to quite her level.  

A stage presence to capture a room, a talent that will leave you wondering how she does it and a sharp wit, it’s hard to find fault. Laura Marling is truly a master of her craft, with a painstakingly beautiful show, this is an artist you must try and see live at least once. 

 Review by Gabriela page for Keep Cardiff Live

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Setlist:

1.     Take the Night Off

2.     I Was an Eagle

3.     You Know

4.     Breathe

5.     Strange

6.     Master Hunter

7.     Hope In The Air

8.     What He Wrote

9.     Hope We Meet Again

10.  The End of the Affair

11.  Your Girl

12.  Sophia

13.  Salinas

14.  Once

15.  Daisy

16.  How Can I

17.  Held Down

18.  Goodbye England (Covered in Snow)

19.  Wild Fire

20.  Fortune

21.  Song for Our Daughter

22.  For You

REVIEW: Corsets, Charisma and Classics- Erasure Had It All

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Fans of Erasure will know they never do things by halves, with their first post-pandemic tour being no exception.

The British synth-pop duo, consisting of Andy Bell and Vince Clarke, landed at Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena on Tuesday 12th with their dazzling array of lights and dramatics to glitz-up the Welsh Capital, and they certainly made up for lost time.

Going into the show, I knew my 20-year-old self would likely bring down the average age of the audience, but with the 80’s being my favourite genre, this didn’t faze me in the slightest.

Myself and my boyfriend’s fabulous mother were ready for a dance, and as we surveyed the crowds around us, it looked like everyone else was as-well. My expectation of some dazzling outfits was met, with feather boas, sequins, light-up clothing and jewellery aplenty. We were in good company for a party. 

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When singer Andy Bell strutted out onto the stage, I think it’s safe to say I wasn’t the only one who had Rupert Bear spring to mind. His striking yellow chequered trousers remarkably resembled the cartoon characters’, although admittedly his bright blue compact corset made the complete look a little different. 

His below-the-nipple contraption looked about as comfortable as having a rock for a pillow, but comfort to Bell is likely his last thought when considering his wardrobe. Clarke on the other hand stuck to a more formal grey suit, pairing perfectly with his notorious deadpan expression, broken occasionally with a wry smile often caused by Bell.

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Striking lights graced the stage in reflection of the tour’s name: ‘The Neon’, with additional glows and graphics flashing to light up the arena. In true Erasure style, the techno-beats and electronic music were as lively as ever and kept audiences on their feet as they partied the night away to the dance anthems.  

Kicking off the 23-song setlist, the band opened with their 1991 hit ‘Chorus’ to set the upbeat tone for the evening. The duo were accompanied on stage by two brilliant backing singers, Valerie and Emma, who appeared in flamboyant fur coats before ditching them for neon dresses to cool down- their vivacious fashion very fitting for the show. 

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New songs from the album accompanied hits such as ‘Sometimes’, ‘A Little Respect’, and ‘Blue Savannah’ well, and was proof that this was more than a greatest hits tour. The superb new singles cemented Erasure’s status as being as fresh and current now as they were in the 80’s and 90’s. 

Ever the showman, Andy made sure to connect with his audience as well as perform for them, engaging in conversation with people in the front row as well as reaching out to the whole arena. The only problem I, and no doubt others, found with this was that often the sound didn’t balance out quite right, and his words were a little lost. 

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I think we all breathed a sigh of relief on Behalf of Andy, when Vince cut him free from his corset halfway through the show, breaking free from his restraint and opting for a cheeky yellow vest with a monkey on instead. ‘This is the monkey who took a selfie. I have him on a top’, he proudly informed the arena, with the cheeky photo perhaps reflecting his own personality. 

A show dazzled with lights, extravagant fashion and pop classics that just kept on coming, what wasn’t to love? A packed Motorpoint saw thousands dancing and singing the night away, loving every minute of the show. It’s safe to say we all enjoyed ourselves that night, and Erasure have still got it. 

Review by: Gabriela Page for KCL

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Setlist:

1.     Chorus

2.     Hey Now (Think I Got a Feeling)

3.     Fill Us With Fire

4.     Sacred

5.     The Circus

6.     Who Needs Love Like That

7.     Nerves of Steel

8.     Blue Savannah

9.     Chains of Love

10.  Turns the Love to Anger

11.  Careful What I Try To Do

12.  Sometimes

13.  Save Me Darling

14.  Shot A Satellite

15.  Love to Hate You

16.  Love Is a Stranger (Eurythmics cover)

17.  Drama!

18.  Always

19.  Stop!

20.  Push me Shove Me

21.  Victim of Love

Encore:

22.  Oh l’amour

23.  A Little Respect

What's On Weekly: 21/09/21

Welcome to this week’s What’s on Weekly here at KCL, where we provide our readers with up-to date information on what’s going on in and around Cardiff every week.

From pop-up markets to gigs and outdoor attractions running as restrictions ease, there’s plenty to do in the Capital, you just may not know about it! But that’s where we’re here to help and will be listing all the what’s on and any need-to-know information you’ll need to plan your week ahead. 

So, without further ado, here’s what you can look forward to this week!

Monday 27th

o   The Hunna, Cardiff University Students’ Union, 19:00

o   Ian Stirling- Falling Upwards, The Glee Club Cardiff, 20:00

o   Quids In- The Nugget Party, PRZYM Cardiff, 21:00

o   Lost Lands Cult 80’s, Corporation Yard Cardiff, 19:00

o   Jazz and Blues Club, The Bootlegger Cardiff, 17:00

Tuesday 28th

o   The Freshers House Party, Story Nightclub Cardiff, 23:00

o   Applebum/Cardiff/Freshers Jump Off, Cardiff University Students’ Union, 22:00

o   Courting, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 19:00

o   Clwb’s Alt Disco, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 23:00

Wednesday 29th

o   PRYZM presents Basshunter

o   Mo Gilligan 2021- There’s Mo To Life, St David’s Hall Cardiff, 20:00

o   Cipher: Cardiff Launch Party, Clwb Ifor Bach, 23:00

Thursday 30th  

o   Julia Bardo Live, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 19:30

o   Weird (in house disco), Vale Sports Arena ltd, 22:00

o   Vice City: Fleetwood Mac, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 23:00

o   Student Rocks with Sam Johnson from Love Island, Tiger Tiger Cardiff, 23:00

o   Cirque Du Soul, Cardiff University Students’ Union, 14:00

o   Gecko, The Moon Cardiff, 19:30

Friday 1st

o   Fix Friday’s, PRYZM Greyfriars Road Cardiff, 21:00

o   Marisha Wallace, Dora Stoutzker Concert Hall Cardiff, 19:10

o   Gwilym, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 19:00

o   Kanadia- Live after Lockdown, The Globe Cardiff, 19:00

Saturday 2nd

o   Inside Out Festival Cardiff, Bute Park Cardiff, 12:00

o   Journey: Trance Classics, Vaults Cardiff, 14:00

o   Graham Gouldman- Heart Full of Songs, The Gate Cardiff, 19:00

o   Dirty Pop, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 22:30

o   Cut Capers, The Globe Cardiff, 19:00

o   Boiler Room: Cardiff- open dancefloors tour, Tramshed Cardiff, 22:00

o   Basic State, The Vulcan Lounge Cardiff, 21:00

Sunday 3rd

o   Leo Sayer- The Show Must Go On, St David’s Hall Cardiff, 19:30

o   Squid, Clwb Ifor Bach Cardiff, 19:00

o   COBO: Comedy Shutdown Black History Month Special, Uni 7a The Glee Club Cardiff, 18:00

Know of an event or activity on in Cardiff or the surrounding areas coming up? Let us know! If you’d like your event to be featured in our What’s on Weekly, then get in touch via: infocardifflive@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @keepcardifflive, and for a £3 donation* via our website, we’ll include it on our list!

*All donations go towards running costs of the site which enables us to keep getting great content out for you to enjoy! If you’d like to support us, head over to the KCL website where you can find the donation box on the homepage. Thank you!

What's on Weekly: 20/09/21

Welcome to our first What’s on Weekly here at KCL, where we’ll be providing our readers with up-to date information on what’s going on in and around Cardiff every week.

From pop-up markets to gigs and outdoor attractions running as restrictions ease, there’s plenty to do in the Capital, you just may not know about it! But that’s where we’re here to help and will be listing all the what’s on and any need-to-know information you’ll need to plan your week ahead. 

So, without further ado, here’s what you can look forward to this week!

Monday 20th

o   The Hunna, Cardiff University Students’ Union, 19:00

o   Emo Boozy Brunch, Revolution, Cardiff, 16:00-03:00

o   Mason Hill, The Globe Cardiff, 19:00

o   Quids In Freshers Launch, PRYZM Cardiff, 21:00

o   Brian Wilson, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, 19:00

o   Priscilla Queen of the Desert, New Theatre Cardiff, 19:30

o   Blood Youth, Clwb Ifor Bach, 19:30

Tuesday 21st

o   Mode: The Gran Opening, Revolution Cardiff, 21:00

o   No Poetry Presents: Squidge & Sunset Sunday, 19:00

o   Genevieve’s Tuesday Night Open Mic Night, Porter’s Cardiff, 20:00

Wednesday 22nd

o   Bring Me the Horizon, Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, 18:30

o   Hannah Grace, Clwb Ifor Bach, 19:30

o   PRZYM Presents: Jonasu Live, PRZYM Cardiff, 22:00

Thursday 23rd

o   Invicta Audio Tour x Pull Up: Cardiff, Clwb Ifor Bach, 23:00

o   TNT Freshers Launch, Walkabout Cardiff, 22:00

Friday 24th

o   Cardiff Rugby vs Connacht, Cardiff Arms Park, Westgate Street Cardiff CF10 1JA, 19:35

o   Bing Lingo, Depot Cardiff, 18:00

o   Intirave Cardiff Reggaeton International Freshers, Revolution Cardiff, 22:00

o   Shake: freshers welcome party with Danny T, Story Nightclub Cardiff, 22:00

Saturday 25th

o   Walk for Parkinson’s Cardiff, Bute Park Cardiff, 10:00

o   Cardiff Devils vs Guildford Flames, Ice Arena Wales Olympian Drive Cardiff CF11 0JS, 19:00

o   Concert in the Parc- #RMFestival2021, Clos Parc Radur Cardiff, 11:00

o   TDC Presents: Bandicoot, Tiny Rebyl Cardiff, 19:30

o   Midnight Tornado Cardiff Live #1, Fuel Rock Club, 18:30

Sunday 26th

o   An Evening of Queen, Glamorgan Cricket Ground Sophia Gardens Cardiff CF11 9XR, 19:30

o   Cardiff Freshers UV Neon Rave, Story Nightclub Cardiff, 22:00

o   Nick Cave and Warren Ellis, St David’s Hall Cardiff, 20:00

o   Andrew Peterson, Highfields Church, 07:00

Know of an event or activity on in Cardiff or the surrounding areas coming up? Let us know! If you’d like your event to be featured in our What’s on Weekly, then get in touch via: infocardifflive@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @keepcardifflive, and for a £3 donation* via our website, we’ll include it on our list!

*All donations go towards running costs of the site which enables us to keep getting great content out for you to enjoy! If you’d like to support us, head over to the KCL website where you can find the donation box on the homepage. Thank you!

Time to cool off with some Ice Cream talk

By now, most of us have encountered sweltering summer days and had our fans turned up to the max throughout the 25-degree nights. Summer is well and truly upon us, and what better way to cool down than with a scoop or two of the frozen goodness that is ice cream. 

We tend to turn to this sweet treat when the warmer weather hits, but really, it’s a staple that’s enjoyed all year around- surely, I can’t be the only one to eat a Ben and Jerry’s tub in front of the fire on a winter’s eve? 

Some fun facts about ice cream:

·      It takes 12 pounds of milk to produce just 1 gallon of ice cream.

·      According to the International Dairy Food Association, chocolate mint ice cream is the second most popular flavour of ice cream in the United States, after vanilla.

·      The average number of licks to finish a scoop of ice cream is 50.

·      The country that consumes the most ice cream is USA, followed by Australia then Norway.

It’s not all about scoops and cones though. The humble ice cream is more versatile than one may think. National Ice Cream Sandwich Day happened on 2nd August, and this fun and whimsical holiday highlights one of the creations that can be made with the tasty treat.

Many countries around the world have their own version of the ice cream sandwich. For example, in Iran, rose or pistachio ice cream is sandwiched between two thin wafers, however in Vietnam, street vendors will be found selling ice cream stuffed between two layers of bread as their take on the indulgent creation. 

Fancy making your own sweet sandwich? Well never fear, we have a recipe here just for you!

To make 12 you’ll need…

Ingredients

- ice cream, any flavour of choice  

- 24 cookies (shop bought or homemade) 

If making homemade, follow the below recipe:

• 280g light soft brown sugar

• 225g granulated sugar

• 250g butter

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tbsp vanilla extract

• 450g plain flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• 300g good-quality milk chocolate , roughly chopped into chunks

1.     To make the cookies, tip the sugars and butter into a large bowl. Blend them together until the mixture looks smooth and creamy, and a little paler in colour.

2.     Carefully break in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well between each egg and pausing to scrape down the sides with a spatula. Mix in the vanilla. 

3.     Sift in the flour and baking powder, then mix well with a wooden spoon.

4.     Stir through the chocolate chunks. Use your hands to squeeze the dough together in 1 big lump, then split into 2 even pieces. Put each piece on a sheet of cling film.

5.     Roll each piece of dough in the cling film so that they form thick sausage shapes, then seal the ends. Put them in the fridge and chill for at least 3 hrs or overnight – can be frozen at this point.

6.     Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4. Take the dough rolls out of the fridge, unwrap and use a small knife to slice each one into 12 pieces, so you have 24 in total.

7.     Place the slices on a baking tray lined with baking parchment. Ask a grown-up to put this in the oven to bake for 20 mins or until the cookies are golden brown on the edges, but still pale in the centre.

8.     Allow to cool slightly before lifting them onto a wire rack to cool completely. 

Method for ice cream sandwich:

1.     Simply take a biscuit, place a scoop of ice cream on top, and then sandwich it together with another biscuit on top. Make sure to place the biscuits together firmly so that the ice cream stays in place but not too hard so that the biscuits break.