Category Archives: Music – concerts, lists, reflections

The War on Drugs, Alexandra Palace, 14 November 2017

Posted on November 17, 2017 by John S

The War on Drugs are a great band, led by singer and ace guitarist Adam Granduciel. They were responsible for one of the best albums of 2014, “Lost in a Dream”. I made it No 2 to Royal Blood in … Continue reading →

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“My Name is Prince” at the Dome

Posted on November 15, 2017 by John S

If you are a fan of Prince and can get to North Greenwich, don’t miss the “My Name is Prince” exhibition at the Dome. It’s an extensive trawl through his musical history, with 35 soundtracks of varying sorts to listen … Continue reading →

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Julia Jacklin, Nilufer Yanya and Faye Webster at the Shepherds Bush Empire, 9 November 2017

Posted on November 12, 2017 by John S

On Thursday night I took the short journey down to Shepherds Bush Empire to see Julia Jacklin – again! I first caught a glimpse of her at End of the Road in 2016, in the Tipi Tent, which was packed … Continue reading →

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Little Steven and the Disciples of Soul at the Roundhouse, 4 November 2017

Posted on November 8, 2017 by John S

Last Saturday, I went with my friends Jon and Dave to see Steve van Zandt and his band, the Disciples of Soul, at the Roundhouse. It was his first solo tour for 25 years, although he has been in the … Continue reading →

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London Grammar at the Brixton O2 Academy

Posted on October 31, 2017 by John S

After Sunday night seeing one of my favourite old bands, Steely Dan, at the O2 Arena at the Dome, it was the turn of one of my recent favourites, London Grammar, at the O2 Brixton Academy. I am not sponsored … Continue reading →

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Steely Dan and the Doobie Brothers at the O2 Arena, 29 October 2017

Posted on October 31, 2017 by John S

On Sunday a bunch of us went down to the O2 for a bit of 70s soft rock nostalgia: Steely Dan, supported by the Doobie Brothers. The Doobie Brothers? Yes, the Doobie Brothers. Not sure they got a mention in … Continue reading →

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Two parts country, one part rock’n’roll – Brandy Clark, Catherine McGrath and Dream Wife

Posted on October 26, 2017 by John S

I somehow managed to schedule three gigs in successive nights this week – all great, but fatigue set in this morning! Two were at the suggestion of friends; the other from a Facebook post and subsequent ballot. Read on. On … Continue reading →

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Daisy Vaughan at the Cleveland Arms, Paddington, 18 October 2017

Posted on October 19, 2017 by John S

Last night, my friend Tony and I went along to a pub in Paddington called the Cleveland Arms, to check out a singer who became one of my real favourites in 2015 and has stayed that way ever since. Her … Continue reading →

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Music and colour at the Tate Modern

Posted on October 14, 2017 by John S

There has been a great exhibition at the Tate Modern, which is just coming to an end. “Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power.” A fascinating account of, mainly, art in the 60s and 70s by … Continue reading →

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Honeyblood, White Lies, Superfood at the Goose Island LDN Block Party, Shoreditch, 24 September 2017

Posted on September 24, 2017 by John S

A few weeks ago, I saw on Honeyblood’s Facebook page that they were playing a beer festival in Shoreditch. A place called Red Market, on Old Street.  I was intrigued. My favourite band right now, performing in Hipsterville.  And a … Continue reading →

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