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Brett Anderson, Utrecht, January 24, 2010
Enjoyed Brett Anderson’s show at the Tivoli (De Helling) in Utrecht. Of the good: He’s not as aloof as he was in the past. Voice as strong as ever. Has stopped twirling his microphone. Of the bad: He’s been writing … Continue reading
Bat for Lashes, Melkweg, Amsterdam
Bat for Lashes, originally uploaded by Caroline. Natasha Khan’s tom-boyish, goofy performance was alright and the music was solid and I loved the way she dressed her stage… but I wasn’t feeling it. I hear so many other artists in … Continue reading
dEUS does exist
dEUS’ frontman Tom Barman ignoring the smoking ban at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. Seen on December 4, 2008. View more of my dEUS photo’s on Flickr.
I’ll punch a donkey in the streets of Galway
Cast – Drifting and Tilting – The Songs of Scott Walker Drifting and Tilting – The Songs of Scott Walker Barbican Theatre, November 13, 14, 15 review to follow
Holy cow I’ve seen the light
Guy Garvey’s a perfectionist. One of those type of singers whose entire experience of a show can be ruined by missing one single note. When he does that at the end of a particularly taxing and otherwise perfectly angelic song, … Continue reading
Rogue’s Gallery in the Dublin Docklands
Lou Reed and Shane McGowan, originally uploaded by Caroline. My first time competing for shots in the photo pit. All the other photographers were male, tall, big and Irish. I’ve have tons to edit when I get back home. Rogue’s … Continue reading
Hark, the herald angel sings
(Not the Amsterdam show) The minute Elbow started their show with most of the band members blowing trumpets, I knew we were in for a treat. I’ve loved Guy Garvey’s voice from the moment I first heard Leader of the … Continue reading
An exercise in terror and music
Reading Matthew’s ‘premature evaluation‘ of R.E.M.’s upcoming album Accelerate, I realised I’d never posted my thoughts on the two shows I saw the band do in Dublin last summer. I did write about it on my Dutch music blog, but … Continue reading
Brothers Leto play album front to back
No, I’m not a fan of 30 Seconds to Mars, but what else do you do when you arrive in Dublin on the late flight and don’t fancy an early night in your grotty hotel? For the first time in … Continue reading
