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October 5, 2021 by Simon Sweetman

Happy, Happy Gig Memories

We can’t see (m)any gigs. We can’t have (m)any gatherings. Live music venues are taking a hit. It might all feel doom and gloom – and possibly with the good reason that it actually is rather dooming and very, very gloomy….but we have memories of the past, right? We’ve seen some shows. Some incredible gigs. […]

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June 23, 2019 by Simon Sweetman

Movies of My Life # 17: Beverly Hills Cop 

I still go to the video store. And yes, it’s still called a Video Store. We rent/borrow DVDs – we do this because it’s convenient. The store (the last of its kind still standing in our town) is just down the road/just around the corner. And though I never meant for this to happen – […]

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March 10, 2017 by Simon Sweetman

The Majesty of The Muppets: Sesame Street and The Muppet Show

When I was seven years old I received the best birthday present ever. My birthday was on a Saturday and I woke up to the sound of The Muppet Show theme. I knew the theme well – loved it; love the show. But on this day I heard it loud and clear in my room. […]

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December 13, 2016 by Simon Sweetman

Up Around The Bend: New Memories Of Old Songs I’m Sure I Like

It is hard to pick favourite songs and be tied to them. In the last 24 hours I have listened to Warren Zevon perform a live version of Roland The Headless Thompson Gunner that lasts for at least 10 minutes. I have watched The Rolling Stones perform Sway (from their super-great Sticky Fingers) on a […]