Tag: concert

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

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

Manu Chao in Concert

For listeners used to the laidback charms of Chao’s recorded repetoire, the live experience is somewhat more intense!

Originally published: 11 Oct 2007 in Concerts

Elsewhere on MikePadgett.com …

American Beauty

Watching one of 1999's best movies, it's easy to forget the seriousness of the issues being discussed here. …

  • Originally published: 12 Feb 2007 in Film

Have you seen this pub?

Two visits in one weekend to a pub whose presence has been dwarfed by an enormous road bypass. …

  • Originally published: 19 Jul 2005 in Editorial

The Waterloo battlefield

A walk around the 1815 battlefield near Waterloo with a commentary on the key locations. …

  • Originally published: 6 Jun 2010 in Walking

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

Matthew Herbert Big Band

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

  • Originally published: 3 Oct 2008 in Concerts

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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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