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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.

Influences and passions : Chvrches, The Staves, Genghar… and Elton John

Posted on February 21, 2016 by John S

In London yesterday it rained, then rained, then rained some more. I used it as a reason to start editing the quotes out of my book, so it’s easier to publish commercially, and just to veg out a bit, watching … Continue reading →

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Unfaithful Music and Disappearing Ink, by Elvis Costello

Posted on February 14, 2016 by John S

I’ve just finished reading Elvis Costello’s autobiography, “Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink”. The book got mixed reviews when it came out. Good in parts, seemed to be a theme. Some critics objected to the length, the detail, the supposed name-dropping. … Continue reading →

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Applewood Road at the Exmouth Market Centre, Clerkenwell, 11 February 2016

Posted on February 12, 2016 by John S

I went to a concert on Thursday night just gone in Exmouth Market Centre. I guess you’d call it Clerkenwell. Not an area I know particularly well, but Exmouth Market looked cool – loads of restaurants, cafés and bars. The … Continue reading →

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Never a truer statement…

Posted on February 9, 2016 by John S

The astronaut Edgar Mitchell died recently. My friend Nancy shared this on Facebook from a website called “I F****** Love Science”. A global perspective… if only.

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Two contrasting concerts: Lindi Ortega and Massive Attack

Posted on February 5, 2016 by John S

I went two concerts this week which were both brilliant, memorable. But utterly different experiences. 3 February, Brighton, Komedia: Lindi Ortega. 4 February, Brixton, O2 Academy: Massive Attack. Lindi, a new favourite, whose music has been central to me over … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes 110 – Sundown over the Thames at Hammersmith

Posted on January 31, 2016 by John S

I walked alongside the river for a bit yesterday, from Hammersmith to Chiswick – that’s where the Lemmy shots came from beforehand – and took these shots. It was around 4pm. Wow, nature is such a thing, isn’t it?

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lovelondonscenes 109 – Hammersmith Apollo salutes Lemmy

Posted on January 30, 2016 by John S

I was passing by the Hammersmith Apollo this afternoon, and saw that Motorhead had been due to play there on 29 and 30 January. The venue had marked the occasion. Quite a few people were stopping and taking photos. The … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (71) “I’m on Fire” by Lindi Ortega, The Staves and, of course, Bruce

Posted on January 29, 2016 by John S

This post is inspired by prospect of the Lindi Ortega concert which I’m going to, in Brighton, next week. Can’t make her London show because I’m seeing Massive Attack the same night, and I bought those tickets a long time … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 108

Posted on January 25, 2016 by John S

Northfields tube station at around 7.30 this morning. Even commuting can have its moments of beauty. No enhancements to the colour – just shot off the iPhone 5S.

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lovelondonscenes – 107 – Westminster Abbey in multi-colour

Posted on January 15, 2016 by John S

As part of the first London Lumiere festival, the front of Westminster Abbey is bathed in ever-changing lights at the moment. Should you be in the vicinity once it is dark, go take a look. It is entrancing. The lights … Continue reading →

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