May contain a heavy dose of Jim Kerr
Hamish Hawk: Again, it really is of little surprise that Hamish is here on this list as well. He is the artist I saw live the most number of times this year, having ventured to six live events involving him and/or his band. First was on 16 February – my first time seeing him as…
This is a LONG review – not just of Catherine’s gig but of the following 24 hours we had in London. Music, art and food! Strap yourselves in!
Just a quick reminder that the yellow and black spatter coloured 12″ vinyl release of the Solstice Kiss single is officially out in the record shops tomorrow. I pre-ordered mine some time back so will most likely not see it until Monday (as I won’t be here for its delivery if it arrives either tomorrow…
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It was the most amazing gig…
I arrived in Islington, right outside the church, just before 5pm. A wonderful moment of serendipity took place. As I was taking this photo of this sign showing the way to the Arsenal ground (I had no idea it was that close by and I was only taking the pic so I could show Jim…
Read full post “John Grant – Union Chapel, Islington, May 2nd 2017” »
Guess who’ll be “crying in the Chapel”?
And so, it is nearly time… By this time tomorrow, I’ll be in some wonderful, emotional heaven…having seen this beautiful man. If I have one last thing to thank you for, Mr Kerr, it is bringing this man to my attention. See you tomorrow night, John!
See you on Tuesday night, you lovely big bear, you!
In FOUR DAYS I get to see this f***ing incredible man! I am starting to wonder whether NINE Simple Minds Acoustic gigs will even compare with this SINGLE John Grant gig? Only time will tell…