Not a gig review, because being told “x was really good, you should buy her records and stuff” is clearly pointless, but I will reflect on what a terrific live venue The Musician is. I’ve been here a few times, not specifically because of the sound or the Leicester pubs or the artists, but for… Continue reading EMMA POLLOCK AT THE MUSICIAN, LEICESTER
Tag: Leicester
IN PRAISE OF SHINJI OKAZAKI AND THE ALE WAGON
Leicester City’s Premiership win is the most astonishing event in my lifetime, even surpassing Mrs RM’s two pints of Old Peculiar on twenty minutes for shock value. To win it by 10 points is beyond belief. Lots of evidence of last night’s euphoria in the town centre today, but no giant picture of their unsung hero.… Continue reading IN PRAISE OF SHINJI OKAZAKI AND THE ALE WAGON
ON THE EVIL KEG IN LEICESTER
Having eulogised about the Manchester Beer festival, I should have expected a slightly frosty reception on my return home from Mrs RM, who is three weeks into Dryanuary (and Chocolatefreeanuary which is worse). To compensate, I drove her to Leicester today, ostensibly to take our youngest son to a refurbished skatepark; you can see that refurbishment… Continue reading ON THE EVIL KEG IN LEICESTER
BIG SHOT (MOMENTARILY)
In recognition of the festive season, today I recall Jona Lewie’s classic smash from 1980 (No.73 in Germany). Offers for the rare 5″ version welcome. Leicester’s stay at the top of the League will surely be as momentary as the attention the city gained by digging up a car park recently. Merging the team with Hull… Continue reading BIG SHOT (MOMENTARILY)
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