Concerts

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Rodrigo y Gabriela

Two thrash metallers turned acoustic pickers who busked their way to stardom. …

  • Originally published: 1 Dec 2008 in Concerts

Omara Portuondo

Omara Portuondo

When the singer isn't feeling it, a gig can become an ordeal. …

  • Originally published: 28 Oct 2008 in Concerts

Lambchop

Lambchop

Though initially sceptical about what a live performance from these guys might be like, we were won over immediately! …

  • Originally published: 28 Oct 2008 in Concerts

Seun Kuti & Africa 80

Seun Kuti & Africa 80

After a deliciously long intro, the youngest Kuti races through a short but sweet set. …

  • Originally published: 25 Oct 2008 in Concerts

Arthur H: L'Abondanse

Arthur H: L’Abondanse

None too serious: Arthur H follows in the footsteps of his funny family. …

  • Originally published: 23 Oct 2008 in Concerts

Matthew Herbert Big Band

Matthew Herbert Big Band

A right Herbert: but sounds as original as these should be cherished. …

  • Originally published: 3 Oct 2008 in Concerts

Buena Vista Social Club presents (2008 Tour)

Buena Vista Social Club presents (2008 Tour)

Last year we managed to get tickets for a Buena Vista Social Club gig but we were in the cheap seats. This time I was better prepared. …

  • Originally published: 9 May 2008 in Concerts

Toumani Diabaté

Toumani Diabaté

The griots are the curators of West African history, storing thousands of stories and songs in their memory. …

  • Originally published: 4 May 2008 in Concerts

Salsa Celtica

Salsa Celtica

What do you get if you cross a latin horn section with the bagpipes? …

  • Originally published: 28 Apr 2008 in Concerts

The Lion roared

The Lion roared

Covers bands will always be judged on the quality of their renditions. Fortunately these are sometimes good. …

  • Originally published: 27 Oct 2007 in Concerts

Elsewhere on MikePadgett.com …

In Bruges

Possibly the finest black comedy of the decade. F**king Bruges! …

  • Originally published: 21 Apr 2008 in Film

The Departed

The older generation still runs things round these parts. …

  • Originally published: 26 Feb 2007 in Film

Buying soap (and the accretion of experience)

Shops close on Sundays in Brussels. So what happens if you need a bar of soap? …

Once Upon A Time In The West

Sergio Leone's long, brooding scenes and dusty, sunbaked malevolence reach their apotheosis. …

  • Originally published: 4 Feb 2008 in Film

Hardware store rudeness

Whilst passing through a hardware store a while ago, my boss noticed that all was not quite well at the stick-on letters rack display. …

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Hello you, I'm Mike Padgett. I'm not the Princeton curator, the US senatorial candidate, the Kentuckian pastor or the journalist from Arizona. In fact, I work as a consultant in User Experience and Information Design.

I also enjoy travel, concerts, films and walking.

I'm originally from Yorkshire, England but nowadays I live in Brussels, Belgium. My current favourite Belgian beer is Ellezelloise Hercule.

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