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My year in cities, 2008

Jason published his yearly “My year in cities” post. I used Meg’s Mayfly-project to do something similar, but brief. So here is my full list, as archived by Dopplr, and some recollections. Leersum (December) Boxing Day at my parents’. Cooked … Continue reading

07. January 2009 by Caroline
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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

12. February 2008 by Caroline
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Electric Co in Schiedam

I don’t see cover bands as a rule, but since I was at this ‘Joshua Tree 20th anniversary release party’ anyway I thought it would be good practice to shoot the band and try ‘different’ things. And not be afraid … Continue reading

01. December 2007 by Caroline
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The Streets – live at Paradiso

Nothing, absolutely nothing subtle about this gig. Girls were pulled on stage throughout to kiss birthday boy Leo, then brought backstage by a roadie. Other women needed no coaxing to fling themselves at the band (mostly MC Leo Lhenacho) and … Continue reading

29. May 2006 by Caroline
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Ordinary addictions

If you’d like to know why I keep jetting off at the drop off a hat to see a relatively unknown artist perform in all corners of the world, check out the video stream (smil, Real Video) of the gig … Continue reading

16. May 2005 by Caroline
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Dub be good to me

Only an hour delay on the way back. Good weekend, shopping, meeting friends, great gig. Sunny days, Sunday felt like Spring. Back at work now, most of the snow has melted but it’s still cold.More about Declan O’Rourke’s outstanding gig … Continue reading

08. March 2005 by Caroline
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Gotcha!

05. February 2005 by Caroline
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Why are we waiting

10:27 AM. ‘If you are receiving this notice the current demand on the site is too high to allow you to continue at this moment.’ No tickets for the prol yet. Too many people online these days. Why don’t they … Continue reading

25. January 2005 by Caroline
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The great trek

I ain’t half back and already arranging my trip to Ireland (Dec 14 – 18). It’s going to be a bit of a trek, flying into Cork on December 14, catching a bus to Tralee and then on to Dingle … Continue reading

07. December 2004 by Caroline
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Bono’s stolen briefcase returned after 23 years

Remember a year ago I said I was sitting on a major scoop? This is it. In 1981, someone stole a briefcase from Bono when U2 played a gig in Portland. Since then, the briefcase has become the Holy Grail … Continue reading

22. October 2004 by Caroline
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