Monthly Archives: October 2019

lovelondonscenes 164 – Kings Cross and Camden by the Regent’s Canal

Posted on October 27, 2019 by John S

Today was autumn’s collision with winter, as the clocks went back. But it was also a lovely sunny day and not too cold. A respite after rain, rain, rain. I took the Piccadilly Line up to King’s Cross and walked … Continue reading →

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Pom Poko at the Scala, Kings Cross, 23 October 2019

Posted on October 26, 2019 by John S

Pom Poko, a Norwegian band who can only be described prog-punk, are playing their biggest UK tour yet this month. They released their debut album “Birthday” in February and this performance at the Scala in Kings Cross was the third … Continue reading →

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The She Street Band at the Clapham Grand, 18 October 2019

Posted on October 22, 2019 by John S

Another year, another She Street Band concert! Last year in October it was at the Scala in King’s Cross. This time it was at the Clapham Grand in south-west London. First time I’d been there and I liked the place. … Continue reading →

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Holly Herndon at the Barbican, 16 October 2019

Posted on October 21, 2019 by John S

Holly Herndon is an American electronic artist who lives in Berlin. She’s originally from East Tennessee and studied music in Oakland, California. She’s someone I’ve heard from time to time on BBC 6 Music – DJ Mary Anne Hobbs is … Continue reading →

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Music and Landscape – a concert and album by Caoimhin O Raghallaigh and Thomas Bartlett; a book by Richard King

Posted on October 10, 2019 by John S

Music has always been connected to its environment, and to the landscape – or the seascape, the cityscape. Environment can shape the nature of music – is it to be played outdoors or in a cathedral, in a club or … Continue reading →

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Barrie Masters of Eddie and the Hot Rods – a tribute

Posted on October 2, 2019 by John S

We got the news today that Barrie Masters, the lead singer with Eddie and the Hot Rods, had died suddenly. He was 63. The Rods were still performing until recently, although he was the only remaining member of the original … Continue reading →

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