Author Archives: Ian
Genesis–Leeds Arena, 27/09/21
This was a bit of a landmark gig for me – not only was it my first gig in 562 days, but it was my first attendance at a live music event since that fabled “freedom day” back in July. … Continue reading
My Beer Journey–Lockdown Catch-up
Since my last post, we have had a brief respite in Covid restrictions and, while any venturing out of the house has been with immediate family, rather than friends, I did manage to sample some different beers before the latest … Continue reading
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My Beer Journey–500 And Counting
I’m quite meticulous when it comes to the order in which I drink my beers at home. Bottles and cans get put onto a shelf, expanding to the right as deliveries arrive or gifts are received, and are taken off … Continue reading
My Beer Journey–A Novice’s Story
I’ve liked a pint for almost as long as I can remember, but I can’t remember in enough detail to record the early stages of my journey accurately. I do remember trying a can from the family fridge while my … Continue reading
York’s Little Festival Of Live Music–Black Swan, 31/03/18
It’s a wet and cold Easter Saturday and, despite having taken a week off from work, I’m finding it difficult, for various reasons, to fit in doing things with the family. The girls aren’t normally into music (at least not … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Swan, David Ward Maclean, Edwina Hayes, Leather'O, Nick Hall, Scarlett Gordon, Toni Bunnell
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Boss Caine–The Crescent, 24/03/18
It’s happened! I’ve been to a gig that has inspired me to come out of retirement, if only as a one-off. I didn’t know at the time so, with no notes taken on the night, what follows may be a … Continue reading
2016 In Review–Part 1, The Gigs
It’s not news that the past year saw me take a massive step back from my (admittedly somewhat minor) involvement in York’s music scene, taking the decision to stop writing up each and every gig I went to. The time … Continue reading
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Jon Palmer Acoustic Band–The Cottage, 10/07/16
I’m not sure why, partway through this evening, I decided to start making notes but, since I did, I might as well use them. I’m also not sure whether this signals an end to my (so far) brief retirement from … Continue reading
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Tagged Annie Curren, Carrie Martin, Jon Palmer Acoustic Band, Mick O'Hara, The Cottage, Tony Haynes
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On Putting Not Quite Music Journalism To Bed
Having announced, back in December, that I was going to stop publishing gig write-ups, I had always had the intention of writing a final piece that explained why. As it happened, a busy period at both work and home meant … Continue reading
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Not Quite Music Journalism 