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#Books, #music and one day closer to life by the sea
Charlotte Carpenter - Like A Hurricane at SJQ, London - 03/04/25

The last song of an amazing set from Charlotte Carpenter and what has become a crowd favourite anthem for her. The Leicester gig mentioned at the start sold out.

#music #livemusic
Charlotte Carpenter - Like A Hurricane at SJQ, London - 03/04/25
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April 6, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Charlotte Carpenter - Bigger Than You (Piano) at SJQ, London - 03/04/25

The first time Charlotte Carpenter played piano live on stage, not that you’d know as she was brilliant.

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#music #livemusic
Charlotte Carpenter - Bigger Than You (Piano) at SJQ, London - 03/04/25
YouTube video by Steve Riley
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April 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
High Desert Memory - Savannah Gardner + Steve Young & The Real Time Players - The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade - 21/03/25

#music #countrymusic #livemusic
High Desert Memory - Savannah Gardner + Steve Young & The Real Time Players - BIGG Theatre 21/03/25
YouTube video by Steve Riley
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March 26, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Deep Blue Sea - Savannah Gardner at The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade - Friday 21st March 2025

#music #countrymusic
Deep Blue Sea - Savannah Gardner at The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade - Friday 21st March 2025
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March 25, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Gig Review: Savannah Gardner - The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade - 21st March 2025

#music #countrymusic
Gig Review: Savannah Gardner – The BIGG Theatre, Biggleswade – 21st March 2025
I became aware of Savannah Gardner just last month when I saw her support Jenny Don’t And The Spurs at The Bear Club in Luton. Knowing she would be playing I checked out debut album, Recoveri…
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March 23, 2025 at 6:55 PM
My attempt to rekindle my youth failed after mere minutes when the wire snapped on my ‘new’ Rubik’s Magic.

Think it must have rotted as they haven’t made them in years and cheap imitations seem to suffer the same fate.

#rubiks
March 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Had an absolute blast seeing @jennydont.bsky.social and The Spurs at The Bear Club in Luton on Saturday. Proper good country music with such passion, fun and skilled musicianship. Don’t think Jenny stopped smiling the whole night - what a joy to see perform.

#music #countrymusic
February 25, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Fantastic set from Savannah Gardner and the Recovering Good Girls on Saturday at The Bear Club in Luton. Savannah is a seriously talented ball of energy and positivity, with band mates who gel perfectly. My country discovery of 2025 so far 🙌🏻

#music #countrymusic
February 25, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Cool venue for tonight’s gig. @jennydont.bsky.social and Savannah Gardner at @thebearclubluton.bsky.social

#music #livemusic #countrymusic
February 22, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Oh the relief at remembering I keep a spare kindle at work. I imagine I’ll find my main Kindle on the stairs at home, where I put it so I wouldn’t forget to put it in my work bag. Lunchtime boredom crisis averted.

#books #kindle
February 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Alice Armstrong and her band delivered two electrifying sets last night in Hemel Hempstead, blending blues, funk, soul, and a touch of twang. Her voice shifts from soft and tender to mind-blowing power, effortlessly soaring while maintaining stunning clarity and controlled grit.

#music #blues
February 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Over in Paris for work and took in the sights 🇫🇷

#paris #france #arcdetriophe #champselysees #eiffeltower
February 4, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Another Saturday another football ground. Stevenage v Exeter today. We’re a bit closer than our season ticket seats at West Ham ⚒️

Just want a good game with lots of goals ⚽️⚽️

#football #stevenage #exeter
February 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Went a bit crazy, by my standards, and filled some gaps in my Jean-Michel Jarre CD collection. One day I will see him perform live, maybe, hopefully 🙏🏻

#music #CDs #JeanMichelJarre
January 31, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Danni Nicholls was absolutely fantastic this Friday just gone. Not seen her for a couple of years, moving to Nashville and all that, but she still manages to wow me, 10 odd live shows down the road.

Smooth, soulful vocals with some incredible six string magic. She’s the best.

#music #americana
January 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Weekly recap #music
January 20, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Sharing an afternoon chill with this little bundle of joy, Theo

#cats #catsky
January 19, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Got here a bit early thanks to no queues in the club store. A nice chilly 80 minutes to go. I think that kind of dedication deserves a West Han victory ⚒️ #COYI

#WestHam #Football
January 18, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I was given this Canon 60D and lenses by a good friend a few years ago, but because of shoulder issues I haven’t been able to use it.

I’m all mended now which means it’s time to charge this baby up and start learning how to use it.

Guess I’ll need a laptop too!

#photography
January 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
I saw Rebecca Knox wrestle in a small town in Hertfordshire (UK), with an audience of around 100 and a card that also bizarrely featured Jimmy Snuka.

A few days ago I bought Rebecca Quin’s book and have just finished reading about her life and her time in WWE as Becky Lynch; The Man. A superb read
January 16, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Absolutely fantastic performance from Daisy Ridley in Magpie, and an absolute bargain on Amazon Prime at the moment.

I loved Daisy as Rey, and post Star Wars she’s really hitting her stride with this and Young Woman and the Sea. Can’t wait to see We Bury The Dead and Cleaner.

#daisyridley #films
January 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Visited the ocean last week in Poole - always my favourite thing to do. I’ll live near that beautiful expanse of water again one day

#ocean
January 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
So sad. The 4th whale to die in the last couple of years at Spanish dolphinarium Loro Parque. Come on #TUI and such companies - time to stop promoting these cruel tourist attractions. Imagine spending 29 years in captivity just to titilate holidaymakers 🙁 #NoThanksTUI #AnimalCruelty #Whales #Orca
December 1, 2024 at 9:12 PM
I’ve been a huge Lewis Hamilton fan since his rookie year, but I’m beginning to think if may be time to hang up his driving gloves.

I know Ferrari is the dream, but with 7 world titles, is it worth it? He has so much more to offer elsewhere.

#f1 #lewishamilton
December 1, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Time to start posting some clips from gigs I’ve been to this year.

Starting with the brilliant Last Dinner Party from London Hammersmith Apollo on October 17th

#music #lastdinnerparty
November 24, 2024 at 9:04 AM