Manchester international festivalCollaborations between rock bands and classical musicians often end in tears. It's hard not to wince at Deep Purple's epic 1969 folly Concerto for Group and Orchestra, where the spaniel-haired rockers coaxed the Royal Philharmonic into pretentious prog rock noodling. However, this Manchester international festival concert is rightfully introduced by Elbow's Guy Garvey as "a very lovely thing". The Greater Manchester band's songs – especially 2008's Mercury...
Guardian Music — Manchester international festivalCollaborations between rock bands and classical musicians often end in tears. It's hard not to wince at Deep Purple's epic 1969 folly Con... more info
BBC News - UK — Mercury Prize-winning band Elbow perform unique gigs with the prestigious Halle orchestra at the Manchester International Festival. more info
Rollo & Grady — Mind blowing - 1:16 & 3:00 into “Grounds For Divorce.” Alison Mosshart is stunning. Dead Weather wished they could be half as good as The Kills.
MP3: The Kills - L... more info