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About John S

I'm blogging about the things I love: music, sport, culture, London, with some photos to illustrate aspects of our wonderful city. I’ve written a novel called “The Decision”, a futuristic political thriller, and first of a trilogy. I’m also the author of a book on music since the 1970s called “ I Was There - A Musical Journey” and a volume of poetry about youth, “Growin’ Up - Snapshots/ Fragments”. All available on Amazon and Kindle.

RIP Pete Shelley of the Buzzcocks

Posted on December 7, 2018 by John S

News came through yesterday that Pete Shelley, singer in one of the great punk bands, the Buzzcocks, had died, aged 63. The Buzzcocks have, if anything, grown in stature over the years. The leaders of the northern branch of punk; … Continue reading →

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The Orielles at Heaven, 29 November 2018

Posted on December 2, 2018 by John S

The Orielles are a young band from Halifax, who have been getting increasingly good reviews, both on account of their excellent live shows and a very good debut album, “Silver Dollar Moment”, which was released in February this year. I’ve … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 153 – London at nightfall from the Millenium Bridge

Posted on November 29, 2018 by John S

Yesterday I spent a few hours at the Tate Modern working on the follow up novel to “The Decision”. Afterwards, around 4.30, I walked over the Millenium Bridge en route to Mansion House tube station. The views of the City … Continue reading →

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Swimming Tapes at the Moth Club, Hackney, 20 November 2018

Posted on November 27, 2018 by John S

This time last week I went to see Swimming Tapes with Jon G at the Moth Club in Hackney. When he suggested it I confess that I’d never heard of them, but he said it was summery beach Boys-style indie … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 152 – From Albert Bridge to Hammersmith along the Thames

Posted on November 21, 2018 by John S

Last Sunday was a beautiful, crisp, sunny day, and I took the opportunity for a stroll along the river from Albert Bridge near Battersea Park to my old favourite, Hammersmith. I wanted to time it so I caught the sunset … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 151 – Tate Modern turbine hall in black and white

Posted on November 17, 2018 by John S
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lovelondonscenes 150 – A mist hangs over the City

Posted on November 17, 2018 by John S

I was walking along the river yesterday lunch time, heading for the Tate Modern. I liked this scene near Blackfriars railway bridge, of the City caught in a low cloud or mist. St Paul’s stands aloof. In black and white.

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Teenage Fanclub at the Electric Ballroom, Camden, 14 November 2018

Posted on November 17, 2018 by John S

On Wednesday I went with my friend Dave to see Teenage Fanclub at the Electric Ballroom in Camden. The band are doing a tour at the moment where they play three gigs covering the span of their albums over the … Continue reading →

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My novel “The Decision” is now on Amazon and Kindle!

Posted on November 15, 2018 by John S

Regular readers of this blog will know that I first published “The Decision” in March this year. It’s now on Amazon and Kindle. See the link here or at the end. “The Decision” is a dystopian political tale set in … Continue reading →

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A Newcastle evening, with Slaves at the O2 Academy

Posted on November 13, 2018 by John S

7 November 2018 Went up to Newcastle to see my daughter at Uni. Took in a concert while I was there. Chose Slaves at O2 Academy because Amyl and the Sniffers were the support. Aussie punks. Brilliant at End of … Continue reading →

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