Besides the innocent fun and fandom my overriding memory is of how bitterly cold it was that day.
But the hats helped.
Friday 30 January 2015
Once upon a long ago
19 years ago today I found myself in Liverpool, enjoying Beatley adventures at the opening of the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts.
Besides the innocent fun and fandom my overriding memory is of how bitterly cold it was that day.
But the hats helped.
Besides the innocent fun and fandom my overriding memory is of how bitterly cold it was that day.
But the hats helped.
Saturday 3 January 2015
2014 - some highlights
Jeff Lynne at Hyde Park in September. Special mention for violinist Chereene Allen, who nailed the intro to 'Livin' Thing', just one of endless highlights. A tie for music event of the year along with...
Status Quo 'Aquostic' at the Roundhouse. I can't remember the last time I watched a live gig on TV and instantly wanted to watch it all over again.
BBC Radio Four's lovely appreciation of Judee Sill.
'Dance Tonight' (who knew a seemingly innocent 'throwaway' would end up being a bit of an unsung classic?) / 'Wild Honey Pie' performed by the Trellebelle Ukelele Orchestra at Liverpool Beatleweek. Unexpected moments like this tempt me to break my 10-year festival absence...(maybe)
My friend Colin's book launch at Waterstone's Piccadilly, in conversation with Peter Doggett and Andy Roberts. A fun night.
Wishbone Ash at the Stables, Milton Keynes. A late and embarrassing realisation that Andy Powell is an incredible guitarist - one of the best I've witnessed live.
Another late-to-the-party discovery via Youtube - Stevie Riks, pop impersonator extraordinaire, a true 'one man Beatles' (though his McCartney tops them all). Mad as a hatter, of course. (Doooooh).
John Mayall at St. Albans Arena.
Michael Caine at the Royal Albert Hall.
BBC Four's broadcast of the 2013 RFH Bert Jansch tribute - beautifully filmed and thankfully shown mostly intact.
Friars Exhibition in Aylesbury.
Finally buying Tune In. A revelation a page...
The 50th Anniversary showing of A Hard Day's Night at the BFI.
Stackridge at The Stables, Milton Keynes.
Status Quo 'Aquostic' at the Roundhouse. I can't remember the last time I watched a live gig on TV and instantly wanted to watch it all over again.
BBC Radio Four's lovely appreciation of Judee Sill.
'Dance Tonight' (who knew a seemingly innocent 'throwaway' would end up being a bit of an unsung classic?) / 'Wild Honey Pie' performed by the Trellebelle Ukelele Orchestra at Liverpool Beatleweek. Unexpected moments like this tempt me to break my 10-year festival absence...(maybe)
My friend Colin's book launch at Waterstone's Piccadilly, in conversation with Peter Doggett and Andy Roberts. A fun night.
Wishbone Ash at the Stables, Milton Keynes. A late and embarrassing realisation that Andy Powell is an incredible guitarist - one of the best I've witnessed live.
Another late-to-the-party discovery via Youtube - Stevie Riks, pop impersonator extraordinaire, a true 'one man Beatles' (though his McCartney tops them all). Mad as a hatter, of course. (Doooooh).
John Mayall at St. Albans Arena.
Michael Caine at the Royal Albert Hall.
BBC Four's broadcast of the 2013 RFH Bert Jansch tribute - beautifully filmed and thankfully shown mostly intact.
Finally buying Tune In. A revelation a page...
The 50th Anniversary showing of A Hard Day's Night at the BFI.
Stackridge at The Stables, Milton Keynes.
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