Category Archives: Music – concerts, lists, reflections

Robin Trower at the O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire, 11 April 2015

Posted on April 12, 2015 by John S

After the brilliant Courtney Barnett on Thursday, a journey back in time… One of the first concerts I ever went to, in 1975, was a Robin Trower gig at Hammersmith Odeon. We came down to London, from Oakham, in the … Continue reading →

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Courtney Barnett at the Electric Ballroom, Camden, 9 April 2015

Posted on April 10, 2015 by John S

Courtney Barnett is an Australian rock’n’roller who has just released her first full album, “Sometimes I Sit And Think, Sometimes I Just Sit”, although she merged two EPs a while back for an album called “The Double EP: A Sea … Continue reading →

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A Song For Easter

Posted on April 5, 2015 by John S

Easter Sunday. In the Christian calendar, the day of hope, rebirth, resurrection. Even if you don’t subscribe to the story, this time of year, in our northern location, is a time of renewal. The four day break, the school holidays, give … Continue reading →

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The Staves at Wilton’s Music Hall, 24 March 2015

Posted on March 26, 2015 by John S

Another Staves concert, but one with a difference. This one was all about the new album, “If I Was”, which was released on 23 March in the UK. The album is produced by Justin Vernon of Bon Iver and has … Continue reading →

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The NME Awards Tour, The Forum, Kentish Town. 4 March 2015

Posted on March 7, 2015 by John S

When I saw this gig advertised, I thought, I have to go! Not designed for the oldsters, obviously, but there was a great option. Sit in the circle and watch the youth going ape below. And they did! In a … Continue reading →

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The War On Drugs, Brixton O2 Academy, 2 March 2015

Posted on March 3, 2015 by John S

A full concert by The War On Drugs is something I’ve really been looking forward to. They were brilliant at Latitude last summer – see my review of that (Sunday section). But it was only 45 minutes worth. Since then, … Continue reading →

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The Waterboys at the Roundhouse, 3 February 2015

Posted on February 5, 2015 by John S

The Waterboys are essentially singer/guitarist Mike Scott and a very slick backing band of mostly American musicians these days. Their heyday was the second half of the 1980s and early 90s. I’ve always had a soft spot for them, because … Continue reading →

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Nils Lofgren at the Union Chapel, Islington, 15 January 2015

Posted on January 21, 2015 by John S

I and a few friends went to see Nils Lofgren at the Union Chapel last week. Who he? I hear you ask. Well, he’s a a great guitarist who made some excellent albums in the seventies and joined Bruce Springsteen’s … Continue reading →

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“I Was There” – my musical journey

Posted on January 18, 2015 by John S

  A big thing happened for me today. I finished the first draft of my music book, working title “I Was There – A Musical Journey”. The title reflects how I’ve always been there in spirit if not reality and … Continue reading →

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Augustines at the Roundhouse, 8 December 2014

Posted on December 10, 2014 by John S

Last concert of the year, back to the Roundhouse, where I’ve had some great moments in recent times, notably Prince and 3rd Eye Girl. This time it was the mighty Augustines, one of the most energetic rock’n’roll bands on the … Continue reading →

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