Monthly Archives: August 2013

Gary’s Gang, Do It At The Disco

Posted on August 30, 2013 by

We made the unusual decision this year to forego the good times of Carnival to go wild in the country. Well, to go rambling in the Cotswolds at least. A delightfully pleasant time was had by all (especially given where … Continue reading →

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Heatwave, Boogie Nights

Posted on August 12, 2013 by

One of the very best things about BBC FOUR is Friday night music night, where alongside a generally excellent selection of music documentaries and live footage they feature Top Of The Pops* and Old Grey Whistle Test episodes from the … Continue reading →

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Richard Hawley, Down In The Woods

Posted on August 5, 2013 by

I’ve been lucky enough to see Richard Hawley twice in the past year – a transcendent performance at Brixton Academy last year and most recently at the mighty Somerset House, both times after which I was so blown away that I … Continue reading →

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Goat, World Music / Drive OST

Posted on August 2, 2013 by

It’s always an exciting day when new records arrive in the post, and that excitement is only slightly dulled if you’re out when the postie calls and you have to walk into the heart of Peckham on the hottest day … Continue reading →

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