Concerts
Rodrigo y Gabriela
Two thrash metallers turned acoustic pickers who busked their way to stardom. …
- Originally published: 1 Dec 2008 in Concerts
Omara Portuondo
When the singer isn't feeling it, a gig can become an ordeal. …
- Originally published: 28 Oct 2008 in Concerts
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
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
None too serious: Arthur H follows in the footsteps of his funny family. …
- Originally published: 23 Oct 2008 in Concerts
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)
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
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
What do you get if you cross a latin horn section with the bagpipes? …
- Originally published: 28 Apr 2008 in Concerts
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? …
- Originally published: 23 Jun 2008 in Relocation
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. …
- Originally published: 20 Oct 2005 in Personalia
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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.