Made of Stone
Shane Meadows' latest film, Made of Stone, is a eulogy to the Stone Roses advertised with the warning that it 'will make grown men cry', and…
Charlie Parr at the Slaughtered Lamb
Charlie Parr just became the lead member of an exclusive club: visitors to Britain who go home eulogising about the quality of our rail system. But…
A burning question that no-one wants to answer
This evening as I sit with my feet up on the stern of my little narrowboat watching the last rays of sunlight search out shimmering tree…
The Handsome Family
Islington Assembly Hall, 29 May 2013 John Bramwell, lead singer and songwriter of I Am Kloot, delights in introducing almost any of his compositions with the…
Burton-on-Trent Brewing Capital
Britain’s brewing capital is where I grew up and, in the absence of an official Burton-on-Trent tourist board, I feel required to provide a quick guide…
Field Day fiesta
I knew yesterday was going to be all about Ginger Baker, but a wonderful London Field Day also delivered the excitement of seeing Palma Violets at…
Moby Dick at the Arcola
I caught the last night of the Arcola Theatre’s superb production of Moby Dick on Saturday and it was a cracker! Herman Melville’s original tale of…
The Robert Hooke Biodiversity Bell
I had one of those wonderful big city moments yesterday, when you are passing through a routinely familiar area, barely logging the surroundings, only to be…
Big Ideas Change the World
Mike Childs at Friends of the Earth is responsible for suggesting a fair chunk of my environment reading list this month, courtesy of the latest in…
Last Shop Standing
Frank Turner told a jubilant Berwick Street crowd yesterday that Record Store Day is his favourite day of the year and I think I agree with…
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