Tag Archives: Lindi Ortega

The Music of Nashville, May 2019

Posted on June 8, 2019 by John S

This May my wife Kath and I spent a week in Nashville, Tennessee (I spent a further week in the state, exploring Memphis and Chattanooga – more of that another time). It was something that I’ve wanted to do for … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten Albums of 2018

Posted on December 12, 2018 by John S

2018. Another amazing year of music. I probably saw more concerts than ever before. And so many good bands coming through. The return of a few artists whose records I’ve loved in recent years too. I get asked how I … Continue reading →

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Lindi Ortega at Komedia, Brighton and The Garage, London, 12 and 14 June 2018

Posted on June 16, 2018 by John S

Lindi Ortega, as regular readers of this blog will know, is my favourite country artist. She doesn’t come to the UK all that often, so I decided to go to  a couple of the shows on her latest tour, which … Continue reading →

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My Top Twenty – Most played songs on iTunes/iPod

Posted on June 4, 2016 by John S

I’ve compiled plenty of lists of favourites in the past – top tens, twenties, hundred albums, even a 200 tunes. But do they actually represent what I listen to most? I thought I’d  sort my iTunes by “plays” and see. … Continue reading →

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Two contrasting concerts: Lindi Ortega and Massive Attack

Posted on February 5, 2016 by John S

I went two concerts this week which were both brilliant, memorable. But utterly different experiences. 3 February, Brighton, Komedia: Lindi Ortega. 4 February, Brixton, O2 Academy: Massive Attack. Lindi, a new favourite, whose music has been central to me over … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard? – (71) “I’m on Fire” by Lindi Ortega, The Staves and, of course, Bruce

Posted on January 29, 2016 by John S

This post is inspired by prospect of the Lindi Ortega concert which I’m going to, in Brighton, next week. Can’t make her London show because I’m seeing Massive Attack the same night, and I bought those tickets a long time … Continue reading →

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My Top Ten – Albums of 2015

Posted on December 11, 2015 by John S

It’s that time of year when it has to be done – my top ten albums of 2015! I had more candidates this year than in previous ones, as I’ve spent a lot of time listening BBC 6 Music and … 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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Have You Heard? – (47) Lindi Ortega

Posted on January 16, 2014 by John S

Well have you? I hadn’t until November last year when I read a review of her latest album, “Tin Star”, in the Guardian, by Michael Hann, a music journalist whose views I respect. He gave it four stars and made … 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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