Category Archives: Music

Nick Pynn and Kate Daisy Grant – 15th May 2012

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

He is a very versatile musician.  Plays a bit whilst recording it right there in front of us, then plays back what he recorded in a loop and adds another instrument on top, continues to do this, building complexity, until … Continue reading →

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Three Bonzos and a Piano – 3rd December 2011

Posted on December 10, 2011 by

Six of us off to see what’s left of the Bonzo Dog Band perform with Brighton pianist, Dave Glasson, and a guitarist whose name I never got.  Their website announces ‘never knowingly over-rehearsed’, and I can confirm that – but still a … Continue reading →

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Iain Matthews at the Greys – 27th June2011

Posted on July 1, 2011 by

He was a founding member of Fairport Convention, but left after the third album, I think. That was a long time ago, and I had no idea what to expect. Things started badly – self-penned songs of about 2 verses … Continue reading →

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More Fun and Games at Wetherspoons

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

I was in town last week and decided I deserved a pint of cheap beer. My Campaign for Real Ale membership provided me with a pile of vouchers which knock 50p off a pint in Wetherspoons pubs, so I entered … Continue reading →

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Brighton Festival Roundup

Posted on May 26, 2011 by

10th May to Bom-Banes to hear Boothby Graffoe sing comedy songs accompanied by Nick Pynne. Dinner first, and though it was not my first time here I was surprised when the table started to rise. Not an excess of alcohol, … Continue reading →

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John Otway at Shoreham

Posted on January 24, 2011 by

Went to Shoreham on Friday 21st January to see Otway’s big band. Never seen this lineup before, though he said they’d been touring together for 19 years. It was the usual Otway gig, featuring his TWO hits, one in each … Continue reading →

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