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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 (106) – World Cup reflections, day 4

Posted on June 15, 2014 by John S

So we are 4 days in and the football has been pretty good so far. Brazil overcame early nerves to beat Croatia 3-1, with strong performances from Oscar and Neymar. Sets them up to win the group. Will be Spain, … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 59

Posted on June 14, 2014 by John S

Sandown Park yesterday. Beautiful weather, not too many people, and a couple of winners, including this one: Chain of Events. OK, not really London, but on the edge. Esher, to be precise.

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Sportsthoughts (105) – World Cup predictions!

Posted on June 11, 2014 by John S

It’s here! Forget FIFA corruption, criticism of Brazil’s preparations, England’s sniffiness about the tropical location of Manau, social unrest, injury scares. It’s football, football, football! I put my predictions together for a competition amongst a few friends, and this is … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 58

Posted on June 10, 2014 by John S

The Houses of Parliament from the other side of the river, on Albert Embankment. And the London Eye, from Lambeth Bridge.   Just popped out at lunch time today and tried that other side of the river…

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3 gigs in 4 days: Prince, Graham Parker… and Grape Juice!

Posted on June 8, 2014 by John S

One of those weeks when live music came to the fore. Absolutely love it. Started on Wednesday with Prince at the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm. Absolutely magnificent and I’ve blogged about the concert already. You can read it here. On … Continue reading →

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Prince and Third Eye Girl at the Roundhouse, London, 4 June 2014

Posted on June 6, 2014 by John S

Prince, with his all-woman backing band, 3RDEYE Girl, are touring Europe at the moment and have come back to Britain for a few ‘Hit and Run” gigs. My friend Dave managed to get a some tickets for a show announced … Continue reading →

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Sportsthoughts (104) – Saints take the Premiership title

Posted on June 3, 2014 by John S

Last Saturday, another awesome game of rugby, as Northampton beat Saracens 24-20 in the final play of the Premiership final. Cruel on Saracens, who won the league in normal time by nine points. Even crueller, as they lost the previous … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (52) “Lost In The Dream” by The War On Drugs

Posted on June 1, 2014 by John S

The War On Drugs are a band formed in Philadephia in 2005, fronted by Adam Granduciel and Kurt Vile. The latter left fairly quickly to pursue a solo career. And he has made some amazing records – perhaps the subject … Continue reading →

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“Frank” – the film

Posted on May 30, 2014 by John S

Last night we went to see “Frank” –  a recent release, but already on hardly any of the mainstream cinemas. It’s too weird, presumably. My wife and I went to see it at the Watermans Arts centre in Brentford. A … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 57

Posted on May 28, 2014 by John S

Looking into the City from Great Eastern Street after my trip to Shoreditch to see the Oasis Exhibition back in April. Can never get enough of the Gherkin!

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