Review of our album launch gig (South Bristol Voice magazine)

We're delighted that our gig to mark the launch of debut album, 'Peaceful', has been reviewed in this month's South Bristol Voice magazine:
NEXT GIG! Rock n Roll Angels will be headlining at St Michaels' Without Church in the heart of Bath city centre as part of the 'Party in the City' free event for Bath Festival on Friday 18th May. 

 We play at 9:15pm but there is a host of brilliant choirs performing before us on the bill, starting from 6pm.

 Hope to see you all there!

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