Category: rock
Screaming Edge Of Light
As Sir gently weeps for the (surmised) demise of the electric guitar…this piece of work of Charlie’s is what makes me weep for its sheer soaring majesty and beauty. By far and away my favourite guitar solo of Mr Burchill’s.
Conversation Piece…
He was a chatty man today (well, still “today” for me, even though it is actually already tomorrow. Lol) And it was lovely… (If only I could have been like this face to face…)
Dublin Extras – Gigs 8-9 – And Finally… Part Six
And this is where all the visual memories and mementos of my Acoustic “gig hop” Tour come to rest. What an amazing three weeks it was! Nine Simple Minds gigs in 21 days! I may never get to repeat it…but I hope I do. I get the feeling the 40th anniversary is going to be…
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Dublin Extras – Gig 8-9 – Part Five
More extras from Dublin – penultimate set of photos… I saw and felt quite a few similarities between Dublin and Sydney…it was the last thing I expected, actually. The day of gig No. 2. Selfie attempt number one – not bad (could do without the “orange peel” right arm). I SSSOOO wanted an Acoustic shirt…
Dublin Extras – Gig 8-9 – Part Four
From the visit to Trinity College and the Book of Kells… Book of Kells guide leaflet with poem of Pangur Bán inside. The wording of Pangur Bán reminded me so much of Jim. Esp. the “Hunting words I sit all night” – the anecdote he tells (or has been told of him) of sitting in…
Receive A Poster!
My wonderful friend, Gillian, sent me this most AMAZINGLY HUGE poster of Mr Bowie. OMG…it is AWESOME! I love it! Thank you, Gillian!
Dying Together In Electric Dreams?
He always seems to get so gloomy, melancholic and pessimistic around his birthday (I’ve noticed it every year, so far). I wish he wouldn’t…BUT…he’s a Cancerian…a lifetime of having them as my most intimate of friends means I can read them like a book. Bloody Cancerians! Can’t live with them…
Brazilian Nights…
Oh, it has just been in my head today. I so wish they would do this live…if ANYONE could play those drums like that, it is Cherisse Osei! Let her have a go at it, Jim! PLEASE?!
Cherisse Osei’s Tour Diary – Part Seven
Aaww! Cherisse and KT in Dublin ?? GOD I MISS IT!