You’ve got to give him points for effort here. A unicycling, guitar playing busker wearing rabbit ears sings it out loud outside KFC in central Brixton.
Brixton photos: a unicycling busker, street architecture and coffee Read More
Apologies for the shonky photos – trying to capture the Battle of Britain flypast over St Paul’s reminded me of just how small the World War 2 aircraft were – …
Battle of Britain flypast as London remembers the Blitz Read More
I love it when we stumble across a fine coffee in an unlikely place, and we definitely came up trumps on Saturday when we visited the Counter cafe in east …
The Counter cafe, Hackney Wick, E3 – another great London coffee house Read More
My Ramones-inspired pilgrimage to Rockaway Beach in 1986 disappointed on several levels – where were the punk rockers? Where were the rock’n’roll bars? – but, undaunted, a took a stroll …
A bleak view of Spray View Ave/Beach 35th St, Rockaway, Queens NYC Read More
Mrs Mills was discovered while working as the superintendent of the typing pool in the Paymaster General’s office in London in the early 60s. Her catchy piano style and jolly, …
Mrs Mills, pub party pianist extraordinaire – we salute you! Read More
Here’s another of my occasional series of photo reports from long-forgotten Cardiff City matches, with this one recalling the 2-1 victory over Northampton Town on the 2nd March, 2002.
Cardiff City awaydays: Northampton Town 2002 Read More
I can always tell if I’ve made a connection with a city by the number of photos I’ve taken during my stay. Every time I fly over to New York, …
Los Angeles: roads, sun and telephone wires Read More
Honest Foods on Coldharbour Lane do some of the finest veggie breakfasts in London. Delicious bread and super-fresh ingredients make this well worth the trudge out in the rain. Only …
Cooked breakfast, Honest Foods, Brixton Read More
That was a top night with Barking Bateria, The Actionettes, The Cedars and Mr B The Gentleman Rhymer playing live. Next one is on the Fri 18th Dec at the …
Offline Dogstar Xmas party pics Read More
I’ve just posted up a load of photos from the fantastic Offline party at the Brixton Dogstar on the 9th April. It was one of the biggest nights I’ve put …
Offline Dogstar party pics Read More
After the death-by-yuppie demise of our favourite Williamsburg cafe, the Read Cafe on Bedford, we’d been looking for a good hang out cafe in Brooklyn. We still like the Atlas …
Boneshakers cafe, Brooklyn Read More
Some snapshots from a month in the Metropolis. ‘Scure the quality – they were all taken on my itty bitty Palm Centro phone. 30th April Illicitly sneaking into the May …
A month of gigs Read More
So, I’m walking along Avemaria Lane (near St Pauls) minding my own business. It’s a quiet afternoon and there’s barely anyone around. I’ve got my little Ricoh GR digital compact …
“Oy you! You can’t take that picture….” Read More
Sorry it’s taken so long, but here’s my blog from our trip to New York, 1st-14th December, 2006. As ever, I’ll be posting up lots of photos from the trip …
New York blog is here! Read More
On Saturday, we checked out the demo against the terrible Israeli attacks on Lebanon, before grabbing lunch at the Photographers’ Gallery on Great Newport Street (by Leicester Square). Photos: London …
Protest and Party! Read More
Now, this really sucks. The Angel, Coldharbour Lane is one of the last old-school black Brixton pubs left here and in the 12 years I’ve lived opposite the place, it’s …
The Angel, Brixton closed down Read More
A photo diary from a weekend in Hay on Wye.
A short break in Hay On Wye, mid-Wales Read More
We’ve got alternative folksters, a rap outfit, indie popsters, DJs, stand up, poets and the star of TV’s Lee and Herring, Richard Herring! Check out the full bill – and …
Big Offline coming up! Read More
On Saturday we put on an Offline DJ-only event at our fave pub in Brixton, the Prince Albert, and the night was a stormer! The night ended with me and …
Offline at the Prince Albert Read More
Eeek! I’m still recovering from last night’s monster mash-up at Unsound in Camberwell – what a session that was – I didn’t get in till 8am and I’ve barely slept …
Happy New Year! (Blwyddwyn Newydd Dda ) Read More
OFFLINE All night party coming up! I’m going grey trying to organise all this, but check out the bill – it’s amazing! Come on down to our bumper Christmas special …
OFFLINE All night party coming up! Read More
NEW YORK BLOG – 5th – 17th November (Photo gallery to follow!) Saturday 5th November: New York bound! With a thick head after last night’s alcohol-slopping Offline (that beer at …
New York blog – Williamsburg and Lower East Side adventures Read More
Offline rocked! Thursday’s Offline Club was a corker with a great selection of live acts on the main stage. TV Smith, singer from the frontman of 70s punk legends The …
Offline rocked Read More
Back from New York! Sunset from Brooklyn Bridge Blog from my New York trip, October/November 2004 Thursday 28th Oct, 2004 Phew! A close one! Got to Heathrow running a little …
New York blog – places we went, things we saw…2004 Read MoreAnother top weekend! Naturally buoyed by Cardiff City dispatching Colchester 2-1, Friday saw me (and a small crew of u75-ers) heading up to the Electric Ballroom to enjoy the attitude-free …
Football, Electric Ballroom and the Albert. Alright! Read More