C’mon. We’ve all been there (and if we haven’t, this is about to get embarrassing!). Lights out, headphones on, heart rate elevated, breathing laboured. There you are, triumphant, taking the plaudits of the ecstatic audience. “Thank you Wembley (gotta think big); good night, god bless, see you next time!” And … Continue Reading
Music
Mystery – Lies and Butterflies
C’mon. We’ve all been there (and if we haven’t, this is about to get embarrassing!). Lights out, headphones on, heart rate elevated, breathing … Continue Reading
Southern Empire – Civilisation
Although I generally make a point of spending significant amounts of time with the albums I review, nevertheless it is rare that I find myself … Continue Reading
The Paradox Twin – The Importance of Mr Bedlam
What’s not to like about a good conspiracy theory? The anticipatory whiff of scandal, the pervading sense of menace, the uncovering and bringing … Continue Reading
Queen – The O2 Arena, London, July 2018
I have waited many, many years to see Queen. From my late teens onwards, events always seemed to conspire to prevent me making it to one of their … Continue Reading
Wine
Blackburn and James Shiraz Lodi, 2015
Blackburn and James Shiraz Lodi, California, USA 2015 Waitrose £8.99 http://www.waitrosecellar.com/all-wines/popular-regions/blackburn---james-shiraz Suitable for vegetarians and vegans Shiraz 14.5% Probably best known for its … Continue Reading
Chianti Classico, 2014
Chianti Classico 2014 Marks and Spencers £9.50 (reduced to £6) Click here to go to the website Suitable for vegetarians and vegans Sangiovese 13% Finding a decent Chianti remains increasingly difficult. In part, the heritage of Chianti … Continue Reading
Louis Jadot Chapelle aux Loups, Beaujolais-Villages: 2015
Louis Jadot Chapelle aux Loups Beaujolais-Villages, France 2015 Waitrose £8.99 (reduced from £11.99) Gamay: Vegetarian The Gamay grape is vastly under-rated in the present market and its history certainly hasn't been helped by association … Continue Reading