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Two great English bands in concert – British Sea Power and Blur

Posted on June 21, 2015 by John S

The last two Saturdays have been concert days. On 13 June it was British Sea Power at the Roundhouse and yesterday, 20 June, Blur headlined in Hyde Park. Both bands have a distinctly British – or English – feel. They … Continue reading →

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Three great but different concerts: The Beat, Nils Frahm, The Replacements

Posted on June 4, 2015 by John S

Over the past few weeks I’ve seen three concerts: all quite different, but very enjoyable in different ways. First was a real step back in time: The Beat, who played at Chelsea’s Under The Bridge club. I saw the original … Continue reading →

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Sharon van Etten at the O2 Empire, Shepherd’s Bush

Posted on April 30, 2015 by John S

This was a concert that I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. I first became aware of Sharon van Etten when she released her album, “Tramp” in 2012. At the time I played it a few times, but … 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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Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo at St James’s Church, Piccadilly, 19 November 2014

Posted on November 20, 2014 by John S

My wife, Kath, and I saw Emily Barker and the Red Clay Halo play one of their last concerts together tonight, in the unusual setting of St James’s Church on Piccadilly. The split is amicable – they are going their … 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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British Sea Power at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Posted on April 22, 2013 by John S

I went to see the band, British Sea Power, at the Shepherd’s Bush Empire last Wednesday, 17 April, with my friend Jon. He’s a big fan; I’ve been an occasional acquaintance. I’d forgotten I owned one of their albums, “Open … Continue reading →

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