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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.

Sportsthoughts (116) – Premier League predictions!

Posted on August 16, 2014 by John S

So, little more than a month since we were watching Germany dismantle Brazil in one of the most astonishing games in World Cup history, the Premier League is back. Time to forget about England’s mediocrity, the collapse of Spain, the … Continue reading →

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Holiday listening

Posted on August 2, 2014 by John S

Off on hols tomorrow. Excuse to download some albums I hadn’t got around to listening to. Plus a few Latitude follow ups. All gotta be good! There’s a folky/ Americana theme to most of the albums I downloaded tonight. Some … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 64

Posted on July 27, 2014 by John S

Ealing Jazz festival, this afternoon. It’s been going for years, one of many in Walpole Park over the summer. I have great memories of family outings with friends, basking in the sun, catching a bit of music, enjoying a beer, … Continue reading →

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Latitude 2014

Posted on July 22, 2014 by John S

My third Latitude. The best ever? I suspect each one will feel like that in the immediacy of the event,  but there was a sequence of bands on Sunday this year, which I suspect will be as good as it … Continue reading →

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Neil Young, The National and others at Hyde Park, 12 July 2014

Posted on July 16, 2014 by John S

Hyde Park, bang in the middle of London, has been playing host to an increasing number of concerts in the summer. It’s a great venue because it is such a big park and can cope with the intrusion. And there … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (115) – Germany win the World Cup!

Posted on July 14, 2014 by John S

Well, after England went out – so early, it seems like another age – I adopted Germany as my team, although I thought Brazil might do it, with home advantage, Neymar and all that. So last night I was feeling … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (114) – World cup reflections, day 26

Posted on July 8, 2014 by John S

(Photo courtesy of a Mark Chapman tweet). Well…. As the late and great sports commentator, David Coleman, would have said: quite remarkable! The most devastating result in World Cup history? How will Brazilian football recover from this? Those of us … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 63 – Le Tour a Londres

Posted on July 7, 2014 by John S

I popped down to Westminster this afternoon to catch the Tour. It was due at 3.40, arrived well past 4. And being July in England, a light rain fell on us for much of the time, as we waited. But … Continue reading →

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Jack White and the Amazing Snakeheads, Hammersmith Apollo, 3 July 2014

Posted on July 7, 2014 by John S

Jack White, fresh from a successful appearance at Glastonbury, played the Hammersmith Apollo on 3 July. I was offered a ticket at the last minute after he’d changed the date of the concert, which meant someone else couldn’t go. So … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (113) – World Cup reflections, day 24

Posted on July 6, 2014 by John S

I’m writing this on an evening when we’ve had some amazing sport in the UK to take our gaze away from the World Cup. An awesome day of cycling in the second of two days of the Tour de France … Continue reading →

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