As this is slightly different to my previous challenge weeks, I thought that regular diary updates would be the best plan – so you can see how I’m keeping it Queen on a daily basis! Throughout the week I’ll be visiting as many key London locations from the band’s history, plus I’ll be sure to […]
Read More #MindTheBand (Queen): DiaryThe nation’s favourite comedy-jazz-rap duo (their words) are back in Edinburgh with more of their trademark musical comedy, playing at Just the Tonic at The Mash House all this month. They’ve known each other since school and have been gigging together for over 10 years, but their recent appearances on The Russell Howard Hour shot […]
Read More Harry and Chris Save the WorldI have to confess I was really excited for this show. I’d chanced upon it whilst browsing the Arts website and was immediately drawn to the combination of jazz & Shakespeare. The story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream lends itself perfectly to the voodoo mystique surrounding the Deep South, bringing out the dark edge that […]
Read More A Midsummer Night’s Dream In New OrleansSat watching a brilliant BBC Four documentary on fandom over the weekend, not only was I transported back to my childhood and my own love of Queen, but I got to thinking about my current obsession: Sunny Afternoon. Obviously going to the show has properly introduced me to the music of The Kinks (my CD […]
Read More Off on a tangent…
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