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Andrew Cushin steps up at Lafayette

The last time Andrew Cushin played Lafayette, it was just him and an acoustic guitar supporting The Sheepdogs. Seven months, one EP, and three outdoor summer spectacles with Paul Weller later, he’s headlining the venue with full band in tow. And yet the emotional centrepiece of tonight’s show is a song he performs alone.

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The Coronas make up for lost time

The Covid-19 pandemic was tough on The Coronas. A six-month world tour was cancelled, shutting their main revenue stream in an instant. The release of their album True Love Waits was delayed by a few months, with limited promotional opportunities available. And the only real way to keep the creative spirit alive during lockdowns was to write even more new songs, even if it wasn’t clear when anybody would actually get to hear them performed live.