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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.

lovelondonscenes – 21

Posted on October 21, 2013 by John S

One for the Pink Floyd fans. Battersea Power Station on a cloudy June day this year. Work still going on to restore it. One day….

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Two nights at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire

Posted on October 20, 2013 by John S

Last Wednesday Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo. Then Thursday,  CHVRCHES. Two great concerts, very different, and yet with something in common… If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know I love Emily Barker’s music. The concert at Shepherd’s … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes – 20

Posted on October 20, 2013 by John S

St James’s Park.  Just been soaked by a downpour when the sun came out.  

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lovelondonscenes -19

Posted on October 18, 2013 by John S

Abstract vision. CHVRCHES at O2 Empire Shepherd’s Bush, Thursday night. More to come.

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lovelondonscenes – 18

Posted on October 17, 2013 by John S

Green Park tube. Escalator.

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lovelondonscenes – 17

Posted on October 16, 2013 by John S

Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo at the O2 Shepherds Bush Empire. A taster. Review to follow, after I go back there tomorrow for CHVRCHES.

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Sportsthoughts (85) – Let’s All Do The Samba!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by John S

So England have made it to the Brazil World Cup in 2014 without the agony of a playoff, which could have been against a pretty decent team, maybe even France. Oh God, the thought of that would have been too … Continue reading →

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lovelondonscenes -16

Posted on October 15, 2013 by John S

So I stepped out the back of Wasabi, with my “Hana”  takeaway for lunch, and liked this aspect of Westminster Cathedral. The iphone seems to like bathing foregrounds in shadow, where there’s any contrast. Highlights the subject but I’m getting … Continue reading →

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iphonelondonscenes -15

Posted on October 14, 2013 by John S

Walpole Park, Ealing, at the weekend. Home territory.

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Have You Heard? (44) – “The Bones Of What You Believe” by CHVRCHES

Posted on October 13, 2013 by John S

If Disclosure’s “Settle” was the best dance album I have heard in ages, then CHVRCHES’ “The Bones Of What You Believe” has to be the same for indie. It’s a brilliant, shiny pop confection, the sounds rooted firmly in the … Continue reading →

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