First Call, Last Call
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.First Call
STIFF LITTLE FINGER'S definitive lyrical tales about 1970s Belfast were so evocative that their fans left in droves when they moved from punk politics to pop pastures. They disbanded in the mid-1980s, but in a career path similar to that taken by Madness, their reunion gigs have been more popular than their original outings. And it appears that their sell-out shows are now not just seeing the return of die-hard fans but the appearance of new, younger ones.
The Forum, London NW5 (0181-963 0940) 12 Mar
Last Call
IT SEEMS to many that Alan Davies (right) has much to be happy about. There's an acclaimed television show and a lucrative line in advertising. Women describe him as attractive, but approachable while men seem to appreciate his disarming easy going character. Fast ticket sales for his stand-up show suggest Davies may survive the over-exposure which has been the downfall of many other stand-up comedians, if only for the fact his show is so good-hearted and appealing that it almost defies criticism.
The Civic Hall, North Street, Wolverhampton WV1 (01902-552121) 4 Feb
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments