Radiohead in 100 gigs
It felt weird to be back in Glasgow after the longest time I had been away for ages. And then to be acting as tour guide to a bunch of people who'd never been to the city before. We went to Mono (a bar and record shop favoured by the indie set) to meet up… Continue reading 98. Glasgow, Glasgow Green, 27 June 2008
June 24 email from me to Yasuko: I'm going to Latitude! (Gabi called me about 10 minutes after she found out about it to say she had bought me a ticket!) it's a little crazy and we are just going for the one day... all a bit unreal really. Also despite me not having a… Continue reading 99. Latitude Festival, Suffolk, 19 July 2009
So, the main event. The gig. My 100th Radiohead gig since 1993, so it was always going to be a bit of an emotional experience. From the off it was also one of the best gigs I've seen the band play in a very long time. The crowd were really up for it, so much… Continue reading 100. Prague, Vystaviste, 23rd August 2009. Part 2.
About 2:30 I give into my anxiety and take the tram and the Metro to the arena. The Wibble factor is kicking in and I get a bit of déjà vu as i see the Heineken music hall. Keiko and Yasuko are here and have been since 5 AM. Spend the afternoon waiting and bubbling… Continue reading Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall, 20 May 2016
I’m front and centre for this gig. I got here with a little help from my friends and that’s all I’m prepared to say on the matter at the moment. The air-raid siren modern classical is like Guantanamo torture and I know I’m going to have to stand here for a long time but it’s… Continue reading Amsterdam, Heineken Music Hall, 21 May 2016