Music

The story of the rise of the Richardson Group

Colin Richardson looks back at the changing history of one of the most well known family businesses in the town... The Richardson Group is currently best known for The Charles Bradlaugh, The Picturedrome, The Church Restaurant, The Old White Hart...

That time a music legend joined the band

Bluesman 'Uncle' Eric Whitehouse recalls an unexpected guest member of his band from America... I’ve spent my entire adult life messing with music - live music - and that takes you to some strange and wondrous places, both mentally and...

Jazz Colossus: it’s a band only bigger

Miles Hancock tells the story of the Northampton big band Jazz Colossus... The situation that sparked the idea of Jazz Colossus was quite a simple one really. It was late 2014 and I was looking for a big band to...

Liane Carroll gig launches planning for Northampton Music Festival 2018

John Richardson talks about where Northampton Music Festival came from and what its organisers hope to achieve as planning gets underway for next year's event... Northampton Music Festival was initiated ten years ago by a group of local businessmen who...
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A slice of Gold at the King’s Head in Spratton

After heart surgery, the writer celebrates a meal at The King’s Head in Spratton, newly awarded Gastro Pub Gold. Praising its high-quality, varied food, including a Scotch egg, smashburger, fish and chips, Beef Wellington and elegant desserts, they highlight the relaxed service and special-occasion atmosphere. They consider it excellent value and plan to return.
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