I've mentioned Tracy Chapman a few times over the years. Last year her hit song "Fast Car" got a well deserved revival when it was covered by Country star Luke Combs. That cover version has meant that Chapman's music has been introduced to a whole new generation of fans. So we all got a special treat when Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performed live together at the Grammy's … [Read more...] about Tracy Chapman Duet With Luke Combs at Grammys
The “Joys” of Acquiring Concert Tickets
Over the last couple of years I've been going to a lot of concerts and other types of live events. While getting tickets for some is easy, with many of the more popular acts it's far from easy. Case in point, Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift will be touring Europe in summer 2024. To get tickets for any of the concerts you had to "pre-register" and then if you were "lucky" … [Read more...] about The “Joys” of Acquiring Concert Tickets
The Last Bookstore
I've always loved bookshops. Not just ones stuffed with new books, but also old ones. Used books. Books with a history. Books that have had a life. Books where you are, somehow, connecting at some level with the previous owner or owners who has long past. That owner could be a personal friend, an acquaintance, a family member, a celebrity or simply a random person who owned the … [Read more...] about The Last Bookstore
Another Year of Listening to Music Visualised (sort of)
When I listen to music using any of the various music streaming services or from my phone's library the data gets logged with Last.fm. I've been doing that for years. So after 17 years you can easily see what kind of music I like. Back towards the end of '22 I used a handy little web app to generate a music festival line up based on my listening habits. I redid it recently … [Read more...] about Another Year of Listening to Music Visualised (sort of)
Another Year of Fun Concerts
Last year I got to see some fantastic performances in some wonderful venues both in Ireland, Europe and further afield. 2024 looks like it'll also be a very good year for concerts and other live performances. A lot of world class acts are touring. Sadly getting tickets for some concerts these days is literally a lottery and the price of some tickets can be more than most … [Read more...] about Another Year of Fun Concerts