Category Archives: Music – concerts, lists, reflections

Catfish and the Bottlemen at the Borderline, Soho

Posted on February 25, 2014 by John S

Last year at Latititude my friend Jon caught a band called Catfish and the Bottlemen in the late afternoon. I was somewhere else at the time. He came back saying they were brilliant – really rocked. So tonight we went … Continue reading →

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Music for a Tube Strike

Posted on February 6, 2014 by John S

Day 2 of the Tube strike. Decided to forgo the buses and just walk, apart from the Ealing Broadway to Paddington leg, which is a nifty 8-10 minutes on the train. So 25 minutes from home to EB and 45 … Continue reading →

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Lindi Ortega at the Garage, Islington, 30 January 2014

Posted on January 31, 2014 by John S

Aaah, I’ve been looking forward to this concert for so long, ever since I discovered Lindi’s music last November. I’ve played her three albums – “Cigarettes and Truckstops”, “Little Red Boots” and “Tin Star” – more than anything else recently. … Continue reading →

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“Inside Llewyn Davis” – a review

Posted on January 27, 2014 by John S

My son Kieran and I went to see “Inside Llewyn Davis”, the latest Coen brothers film, this evening. It has just been released in the UK. We both really liked it. I was drawn to it after reading a brief … Continue reading →

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The Glass Spider Band at Under The Bridge

Posted on December 23, 2013 by John S

Not content with just the Ultimate Bowie band, featuring Ed Blaney, at Latititude, I went last week to see The Glass Spider Band with a few friends in a club bizarrely situated in Stamford Bridge, home of Chelsea Football Club. … Continue reading →

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Primal Scream at the O2 Academy Brixton

Posted on December 15, 2013 by John S

I went with my friend Jon G to see Primal Scream at Brixton Academy last Wednesday, 11 December. 90s nostalgia in large part, but also to enjoy what they are still doing. The new album, “More Light”, is a good … Continue reading →

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My Top 10 Albums of 2013

Posted on December 11, 2013 by John S

OK, so let’s just spell them out, then explain. 1. The Bones Of What You Believe- Chvrches 2. Settle – Disclosure 3. Amok – Atoms For Peace 4. Dear River – Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo 5. Tin … Continue reading →

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Danny and the Champs in Leytonstone

Posted on December 4, 2013 by John S

Last week my friend Paul and I went up to the East End to see Danny and the Champions of the World in Leytonstone Working Men’s club.  Intimate and very good value on the beer front! The evening was organised … Continue reading →

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Television at the Roundhouse, Chalk Farm

Posted on November 20, 2013 by John S

I went to the Roundhouse in Chalk Farm, last night, with my mate Paul, for a wonderful exercise in nostalgia. Television. The makers of “Marquee Moon” , one of the all time great albums (No 27 in my recent Top 100). … Continue reading →

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My Lou Reed memories

Posted on October 30, 2013 by John S

I’ve read a lot of excellent pieces about Lou Reed since he passed away this weekend just gone. Always a sad moment when an artist you admire leaves this world, and a moment for reflection. Of course, Lou Reed will … Continue reading →

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