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John Earls

@johnearls

Director of Research at Unite the Union, writer, music & arts lover, Wealdstone FC season ticket holder, #MDANT, London-Irish. Post in a personal capacity. Subscribe to my blog on cultural and other reflections at https://johnearls.substack.com/

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Mesmerising evening concert at @wigmore-hall.org.uk exploring the world and music of soprano castrato Giusto Tenducci and his time in Dublin. Countertenor Hugh Cutting outstanding and Irish Baroque Orchestra under Peter Whelan on terrific form. Glorious.

09.03.2026 21:47 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des. That’s terrific.

09.03.2026 08:09 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Film review - EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert A very personal take on Baz Luhrmann's stunning film of a consummate showman

ICYMI my latest β€˜Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of Baz Luhrmann’s stunning film of Elvis Presley in concert. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/film-revie...

09.03.2026 08:07 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheers Des. Here’s to you and yours. And thank you.

08.03.2026 18:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des. It takes all sorts.

08.03.2026 09:31 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wonderful concert by Jasdeep Singh Degun and players from London Philharmonic Orchestra at @southbankcentre.bsky.social’s Purcell Room. Completely captivating. Harkiret Bahra outstanding on tabla.

07.03.2026 22:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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SlΓ‘inte!

07.03.2026 18:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cheers Des. Right back at ya!

07.03.2026 18:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Out out tonight lads.

07.03.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tir a MΓ΄r
#TomTomos
#LlunYDydd

07.03.2026 09:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest story…

β€˜All Men Have Secrets & Here Are Mine’

(Thank you to @marzid.bsky.social for her invaluable editing skills & advice)

β€œI was the life and soul of the party, despite not going to any.”

Thank you for reading

©️ Colin Steer

29.01.2025 11:08 πŸ‘ 49 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 8 πŸ“Œ 0
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The women in punk – and the girl I was In the summer of 1977, Caroline Collett found punk because of a boy – and stayed because of the women. From Caroline Coon and Vivienne Westwood to Poly Styrene and Patti Smith, this is a love letter t...

Terrific piece by @collettwriter.bsky.social for @thefortyfive.bsky.social about the women in punk who influenced her most. Loved the story of John Lydon signing a Caroline Coon print.
thefortyfive.com/opinion/the-...

07.03.2026 13:04 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des. Fantastic.

07.03.2026 09:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / FantasΓ­a para un gentilhombre.

Regino Sainz de la Maza (guitar)
Manuel de Falla Orchestra
CristΓ³bal Halffter (conductor)

(RCA Victrola, 1968)

07.03.2026 09:28 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

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07.03.2026 09:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Not only is it OK, it’s essential.

06.03.2026 18:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Me too although the donkey jacket came later. Never had a leather jacket though.

06.03.2026 08:49 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des. I had a Crombie when I was their age too.

06.03.2026 08:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My latest β€˜Hanging Out a Window’ column is just out and it’s a review of Baz Luhrmann’s stunning film of Elvis Presley in concert. Read and subscribe (free) here:
johnearls.substack.com/p/film-revie...

06.03.2026 08:00 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy 83rd birthday to the wonderful Dave Green.
πŸ“Έ John Earls

05.03.2026 08:32 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I love these posts from @mccookerybook.bsky.social with their wonderful sketches and what she’s listening to. Usually pick them up on my feed in the morning. It’s a great way to start the day. Thank you Helen. πŸ™

05.03.2026 08:27 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Foel Drygarn
#TomTomos
#LlunYDydd

05.03.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des.

05.03.2026 08:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Tirlun
#TomTomos
#LlunYDydd

04.03.2026 09:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜If You Can’t Please Yourself, You Can’t Please Your Soul’ - compilation album released on Some Bizarre label in 1985.
Featuring Marc Almond, The The, Cabaret Voltaire, Psychic TV.
β€œJust a sprinkle of ecstasy”
Ad from Blitz magazine, October 1985.
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social

04.03.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des. That’s another classic.

04.03.2026 07:54 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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❀️πŸ₯

03.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

You were all fabulous. Thanks for a great night at London’s Moth Club and for doing what you do. ❀️

03.03.2026 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Morning Des. Love those toes peeking out the corner.

03.03.2026 08:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Notes from Kenton Rec.
πŸ“Έ John Earls

02.03.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0