John Earls

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.

Morning Des. That’s terrific.

Film review - EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert A very personal take on Baz Luhrmann's stunning film of a consummate showman

ICYMI my latest ‘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...

Cheers Des. Here’s to you and yours. And thank you.

Morning Des. It takes all sorts.

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.

Sláinte!

Cheers Des. Right back at ya!

Out out tonight lads.

Tir a Môr
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My latest story…

‘All Men Have Secrets & Here Are Mine’

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

“I was the life and soul of the party, despite not going to any.”

Thank you for reading

©️ Colin Steer

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-...

Morning Des. Fantastic.

Rodrigo: Concierto de Aranjuez / Fantasía para un gentilhombre.

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

(RCA Victrola, 1968)

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Not only is it OK, it’s essential.

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

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

My latest ‘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...

Happy 83rd birthday to the wonderful Dave Green.
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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. 🙏

Foel Drygarn
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Morning Des.

Tirlun
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‘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.
“Just a sprinkle of ecstasy”
Ad from Blitz magazine, October 1985.
@punkandnewwave.bsky.social

Morning Des. That’s another classic.

❤️🥁

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

Morning Des. Love those toes peeking out the corner.

Notes from Kenton Rec.
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