by Matt Saunders | Jun 7, 2016 | Interviews, Live Music, Music
by Matt Saunders. Ronnie Taheny’s reputation as a force of nature precedes her, and her recent album is ample evidence, with touching confessional piano ballads crossing paths with up-tempo rock numbers aided by her protégé Ben Ford-Davies, with whom she recently...
by Sarah Mena | Feb 27, 2016 | Adelaide Festivals, Circus & Physical Theatre, Reviews
Gluttony – The Octagon Entering The Octagon there is an excited buzz as everyone scurries to find their seats and as the show promptly starts, our ears are treated to a much slower and sexier live version of a White Stripes classic. We then meet our hosts for the...
by Michael Coghlan | Nov 16, 2015 | CDs, Reviews
Ben Ford-Davies: Papillon It was the vocals that quickly drew me in to this CD. Ben Ford-Davies has a rich warm voice and unerring radar for a great melody; it’s a treat to hear vocal phrasing that adds feeling to melodies without twisting them into a tormented...
by David Robinson | Sep 13, 2015 | CDs, Live Music, Music, Reviews
Norwood Live, Fri 11 Sep. Ben Ford-Davies warmly greets the crowd, primarily comprising friends, family and well-wishers, and takes a seat at the piano. Welcome to the launch of his album, Papillon. He plays the first few notes of The Right Time, which is included on...
by Bobby Goudie | Feb 15, 2015 | Adelaide Festivals, Circus & Physical Theatre, Reviews
Gluttony’s The Lotus Palace, Fri Feb 13 There is certainly a lot to enjoy in Papillon. Tonight’s performance included balancing on multiple chairs from large heights, juggling and acrobatics and all accompanied by a variety of recorded and live music. Many of the acts...