So if you grew up in England you’d never imagine a man being called Lindsey, but on November 15th I’ll be taking my wife and daughter to see a truly amazing man: Lindsey Buckingham. When I saw Fleetwood Mac a few years ago, which was a really great concert, Lindsey …
So sometimes I really believe that The Consul has a camera in my office. As he was posting this I was busy working on a playlist for my daughter that focused on the 70’s but had some spill over into the 60’s and the 80’s. His useful comments on some great …
Well we were lucky to be born into the golden age of rock n roll. David Hepworth’s new book Uncommon People charts the rise of rock from the mid fifties through to its demise with the death of Kurt Cobain. Forty glorious years that peaked in the seventies. There’s so …
Firstly I’m really happy to see Peter Perrett back in business. As always, thanks to The Consul for keeping me in the loop. The Only Ones were one of my favorite bands in the 70’s and of course “Another Girl, Another Planet” was featured on every single romance mix tape …
I see that the 2017 Maxim Hot 100 is up and there are some fine beauties for sure. However, I feel as though things are changing and maybe I’m getting out of touch with what beauty is. Of course girls like Hannah Davis are always going to go down well …
As fate would have it I was unable to make it out to Marylebone – in fact I only took one tube ride this time – most of the time I was walking. Joe was my idol as I think he was for many and that concert at the Top …
It was good to see Max made it to London to visit some of the old haunts. But I wonder if he stumbled over to Marylebone to pay tribute to the best-named subway, where the Strummer sect hang out. RIP John Mellor. Fifty and not counting but remembered and honoured …
So sometimes we steer away from beer and cleavage on this blog and get more serious. One American movie that I found really fascinating was Love & Mercy focusing on the life and times of the supremely talented Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys. I really loved this movie and thought …
So I’m sure The Consul will hate the song, but I find it hard to turn away from this French beauty, and if you watch closely Alizée does a spot-on Marilyn impression. I also think this really is a perfect example of “In vino veritas” because I want her more after …
As all the readers of this blog know, the Consul changed my world when he introduced me to Alizée. Recently I found the official video for J’en Ai Marre that was released before the Red Fish. As one comment says: This video makes pedophilia look ok. which I know is close …
Although in later years clearly beautiful actresses have caught my eye as The Consul rightly points out, when I was a teenager it was the female led punk bands that really got me going. Debbie Harry and Siouxsie Sioux were probably the biggest influence, but I also had a soft spot …
I have loved James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James since I heard it the first time shortly after arriving in the USA 27 years ago, so I’m really honored to have it as my song. Thanks to The Consul for the choice. What has always cracked me up about James Taylor …
My theme tune is Steely Dan’s ‘Here at the Western World’ because it has the magical opening: ‘Down at the Lido they welcome you / With sausage and beer’. My favourite food and drink to welcome me to the pool — sounds great. Kentucky is named after a Rolling Stones …
So there’s no doubt when you hit your fifties you drink less. The body can’t take the abuse, hangovers last longer and hurt more, and typically you have more responsibilities than when you were in your twenties. I really love drinking but think this state of affairs is not all bad. …
One of the great traditions is the Bank Holiday Monday. So, here in the week of Whitsun we have Monday off work. It’s meant to be the day after Pentecost, but because no one can actually put a date on the death of Jesus over ‘Easter’, we have to have …
I agree with The Consul Roger Moore was inferior to Sean Connery as far as who was the best James Bond but when it comes to Bond music Roger Moore wins quite easily. My two favorite Bond songs were Carly Simon’s “Nobody Does It Better” and Wings’ “Live and Let Die”, …
Whilst we were away Leonard Cohen passed which is just one more nail in the loss of amazing talent. What really stuck in my craw was that over the last ten years I’ve really been listening to more of his amazing music and never saw him live, even though I …
The Consul shone a bright light on so many great people that have passed over the last few years. Death unfortunately happens more as you get older. When I talk to my mum, who turns 80 this year, there appears to be someone popping off almost weekly. I hope to …
I’ve posted one of The New Pornographers songs before and was reminded of another one of their great songs when I was watching a TV show this evening and it sounded so good I wanted to hear it again!
The Consul is a generous soul and a few years ago changed my world by introducing me to the Little Red Fish. I’ve listened to and lusted after Alizée ever since. She is still adorable …
As the late, great Lou Reed introduces Track 1, Side 1 of his masterpiece Take No Prisoners: Hello, sorry we were late but we were just tuning. What’s the matter, did we keep you waiting or something? Are we late? It’s raining out. What do you mean it’s raining out? …
I received a text earlier today from The Consul informing me Lou Reed had died. It wasn’t until later this evening it really sank in: over the last thirty years Lou Reed has meant more to me than probably any other performer. He took over from my teen years and …
So our busy lives have made it difficult to post so often this month, but I did manage to take my family to see Sir Paul McCartney in Austin last week, and I wanted to record the event. I have seen 100’s of performers over the years, but I can …
I just find out that one of my favorite singer/song writers of the last ten years is a big fan of our current President. I shouldn’t be surprised but it still saddens me when someone as obviously intelligent as Brandi Carlile falls for his bullshit. I expect it from The …
Many things were discussed over the two weeks in England, but women were probably aired the most. One woman that was new to The Consul was the beautiful and sadly departed Brittany Murphy. I always enjoyed Brittany’s performances and thought she was one hot lady. She was totally amazing in …
So in a few short days I’ll begin the first of two wonderful stays with The Consul and his amazing pad in the glorious Cotswolds. Once I get over the sadness that Rachel is not living with him, and that he was unable to snag Sarah for a few days …
So one of the early Irish bands I loved was: Stiff Little Fingers. I saw them first down at the Top Rank Ballroom in Brighton (with an ant sucking his left nipple) in 1978. They were supporting the Tom Robinson Band. It was an incredible evening, and as good as …
So this Sunday is St. Patrick’s Day. I’m not sure if I just have erased it from memory but I really don’t remember celebrating St. Patrick’s day when I was in Leeds or in the UK for that matter. But here in the USA is seems like a pretty big …
So Mr. New York himself just turned 71 – Happy Birthday Lou! Even past 70 Lou Reed is still amazing. I’ve just been listening to Heroin and it hard not to be moved by it. Here is a recent performance of Lou’s Perfect Day – one of my faves.
So, Max made a great claim for ’77 as a classic music year, though he missed out Talking Heads ’77 and a few others like AJA and Marquee Moon, which just underline what a great year it was. As he says — you get tired of typing… My own favourite …
