Category Archives: Music

Preview: The Goblin King’s Masquerade Ball 2015

Posted on 2015-04-25 by tikichris

The Goblin King’s Annual Masquerade Ball is a themed costumed ball “of mischief and revelry” exploring the darker side of fantasy through promenade theatre, live music and DJs, cabaret, interactive creatures, puppetry, art installations, goblin markets, hot tubs, “hidden experiences” and loads more surprises in “suitable goblin habitable locations.” Continue reading →

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Record Store Day in Kingston, Jamaica (OneTravel)

Posted on 2015-04-18 by tikichris

Long gone are the days when the streets of Kingston, Jamaica were chockablock with record shops. And with most folks listening to music by digital means and piracy all too often used, the days of many music retailers still in … Continue reading →

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Glam Rock Afternoon Tea at the K West Hotel

Posted on 2015-02-18 by Madison Salters

The new Glam Rock Afternoon Tea at the K West Hotel is an effortless combination of two seemingly diverse British delicacies: Ziggy Stardust and Finger Sandwiches. Continue reading →

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Big Hair Party at Maggie’s

Posted on 2015-02-10 by Madison Salters

A disco ball, flashing neon lights, and leopard print décor. While a trip to Maggie’s may not include any real time travel, members’ nights promise to whisk you off the streets of 21st century Chelsea and into the flashy nightclub scene of the 1980s. At Maggie’s January soirée, Maddie Salters was thrilled to find that the age of PEZ and Pac Man was alive and kicking it on the dance floor. Here are some of her thoughts about her experience at Maggie’s aptly-named Big Hair Party. Continue reading →

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Preview: Maggies Bigger Hair Night

Posted on 2015-02-02 by tikichris

On Thursday 5 February, Maggie’’s 80s club in Chelsea will partner with luxurious beauty institution, MichaelJohn, in Knightsbridge, to help dust off those closet cobwebs after a ‘dry January’, blowing them and your hair into seasonal style, with an event … Continue reading →

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Review: The Curiosity Cabaret at The Old Operating Theatre, London Bridge

Posted on 2014-12-17 by tikichris

Science inspires art in The Curiosity Cabaret, a new limited run production of first ever cabarets in the style of a history of medicine lecture. Founded by medical doctor and circus owner Dr Clive Selwyn, the shows “fuse science and … Continue reading →

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Best Bars (Everywhere Else) – 2014

Posted on 2014-12-17 by tikichris

A blogger walks into a bar … and has an amazing time! No joke! Here’s a quick write up of some excellent places to have a drink in a handful of awesome destinations I had the pleasure of visiting this year. Continue reading →

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Sunday Night Jazz at Beagle, E2

Posted on 2014-12-11 by tikichris

Much lauded Beagle restaurant and bar in the railway arches next to Hoxton Station has launched a December series of intimate jazz sessions featuring musicians from The Thames Delta who have played with such notables as Amy Winehouse, Sam Smith and Kelis. I had the pleasure of attending the premiere show this past Sunday. For a chilled out (and not so pricey) Sunday evening of live music and quality drink, keep Beagle in mind. Continue reading →

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A Night Out at The Hippodrome

Posted on 2014-11-08 by tikichris

I’ve walked by The Hippodrome Casino at Leicester Square a zillion times. Not a gambling man, I never thought there was much inside the large scale and lavish venue for me. However, taking up an invitation to give Hippodrome’s food, booze and entertainment a try, I discovered there’s more to this Central London landmark than gambling. Continue reading →

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The Curiosity Cabaret: Offbeat, Potentially Poignant and Probably Gruesome?

Posted on 2014-11-05 by tikichris

Science inspires art in The Curiosity Cabaret, a new production coming to London for a limited run this December and the first ever cabaret in the style of a history of medicine lecture. Founded by medical doctor and circus owner Dr Clive Selwyn, the show “will fuse science and the arts together to create an entertaining cabaret experience” and will be held at The Old Operating Theatre in London Bridge, an actual operating theatre dating from 1822. Continue reading →

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Carnaby Echoes Celebrating 100 Years of London Music (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-11-03 by tikichris

These days Carnaby Street is probably best known as a Central London hub for designer shopping. But for much of its history, this iconic little Soho lane running between equally iconic Piccadilly Circus and Oxford Circus has been just as (or more) … Continue reading →

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Celebrate iPod’s Birthday with the Ultimate Travel Playlist (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-10-23 by tikichris

Celebrate iPod’s Birthday with the Ultimate Travel Playlist Continue reading →

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Sponsored Video: ENO does Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro: 16 October to 23 November

Posted on 2014-10-08 by tikichris

The Marriage of Figaro comes to the London stage this month with a highly anticipated return of the English National Opera’s smash-hit production at the London Coliseum for the first time since its hugely well received premiere in 2011. Continue reading →

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Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett at The Macbeth in London #spiritofjack

Posted on 2014-09-28 by tikichris

A few weeks back I had the esteemed pleasure of sitting in on a tasting with Jack Daniel’s Master Distiller Jeff Arnett. It’s funny to think that I grew up only a couple of hours’ drive from where Jeff does his magic but wound up meeting him on the other side of the Atlantic in an East London pub. Of course, as the ‘nose’ behind one of the world’s most famous brands (and what I reckon is Tennessee’s biggest export), I suppose it’s not all that surprising that the chance to shake hands and sip whiskey with Jeff might take place anywhere across the globe. Continue reading →

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Did Madrid: Flamenco Soul

Posted on 2014-09-10 by tikichris

Our visit to Madrid was for sure a foodie escapade. But there’s much more to Madrid than tapas bars (and that’s a lot for a gourmand like me to get my head around). Without doubt the most memorable experience Kemey and I shared during our weekend away was our own private flamenco lesson. Olé? Oh yeah! Continue reading →

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Miss Behave’s Gameshow at London Wonderground

Posted on 2014-09-07 by tikichris

Miss Behave and her glamourous assistant Harriet (aka a rather thickly bearded Harry Clayton-Wright) wedge a full-on and eclectic variety show into a wacky gameshow demanding out of (and sometimes even on top of) your seats audience participation. It’s at once arbitrary, absurd, inane, and asinine … not to mention astoundingly fun! Ya got two more opportunities to catch Miss Behave at the London Wonderground. If you’re keen for camped up and mildly dirty entertainment, you’d be wise to book your tickets now. Continue reading →

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Leicester Square Box Office: Your First Stop for the Best of London Theatre and More

Posted on 2014-09-02 by tikichris

For more than 20 years, Leicester Square Box Office has been offering tickets to the public for a variety of West End productions at half price, discount and full price to ensure customers find the tickets they’re after. Continue reading →

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Win a £50 Voucher for Circus Cocktail Bar and Cabaret, Covent Garden

Posted on 2014-08-29 by tikichris

A cocktail bar, restaurant and cabaret, Circus offers a Pan Asian dinner menu alongside an enticing cocktail menu. Designed by British Tom Dixon, the surrealist interior is the perfect setting for wild cabarets, with actors performing on tables and vanishing in between courses. Following dinner and the performance, the West End venue turns into a dance space. Fun place, right? Thanks to a team up with online restaurant discovery guide, Zomato, I’m offering one lucky reader a free voucher worth £50 to spend at Circus. Continue reading →

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The English National Opera does Puccini’s La bohème: 29 October to 14 December

Posted on 2014-08-01 by tikichris

One of the opera world’s favourite love stories and probably Puccini’s most celebrated work, La bohème returns this autumn to the London Coliseum with a “stylish and acclaimed production” inspired by photographs of the 1930s Paris Left Bank. A four-act … Continue reading →

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7 Sound Suggestions for Listening to Live Music in Louisiana (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-07-22 by tikichris

The state of Louisiana is home to a rich musical tradition. Blues, funk, jazz, zydeco, rock ‘n’ roll, country – it’s all-American music and every style has its roots in this corner of the world. Headed down to Dixie for a taste of live music but in a jam as to where you should go? Continue reading →

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dCS: Me, Bob Dylan, and the £67,000 Sound

Posted on 2014-07-17 by tikichris

Question: what would Bob Dylan’s classic Like a Rolling Stone sound like played at you from a £67,000 piece of luxury audio kit from dCS? Answer: fucking awesome. Continue reading →

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5 Sensational Blogs about Los Angeles (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-07-16 by tikichris

Los Angeles is a fantastic city but unless you know it well can prove a heck of a tough one to explore. Why just stick to the beach and major attractions when there’s so much more to see and do? … Continue reading →

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Kopparberg Urban Forest by @cathiasays

Posted on 2014-07-13 by tikichris

Stepping up for me yet again while I’m off doing something else, the intrepid Cathia Randrianarivo kindly filled in to cover the Kopparberg Urban Forest pop-up festival in Dalston. Cheers Cathia for the ace account of the event and for all the fun photos you took. It looks like you had a blast Continue reading →

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Win a Free Pair of Tickets to Isle of Wight Festival 2014

Posted on 2014-05-22 by tikichris

Ah. Summer’s almost here and that means festival season will kick off soon. One of the biggest and best is the famous Isle of Wight Festival. Keep reading to find out how to win free pair of tickets to the Isle of Wight Festival, compliments of sponsor BT. Continue reading →

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Win a Pair of Tickets to LIMBO at London Wonderground

Posted on 2014-05-09 by tikichris

LIMBO fires up the Southbank Centre once more from now until the 17th of August with circus as you’ve never seen it – wild, wicked and out of this world! Hot on the heels of an international tour, the stunning original cast returns to whisk audiences into a sinister netherworld of jaw-dropping contortion, gut-churning aerial acrobatics, nail-biting stunts and staggering illusions. Sounds like a blast, right? Keep reading to find out how to win a pair of tickets for free. Continue reading →

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Carnaby Party Tonight

Posted on 2014-05-01 by tikichris

Tonight (1 May 2014) from 5 to 9pm, Carnaby will host the “ultimate shopping party” with more than 100 fashion brands, restaurants and bars coming together to share special offers, discounts, and more with fashionable folks just like you. There’ll be live music and free drinks too! Continue reading →

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Celebrate Record Store Day in Soho, London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-04-12 by tikichris

Fingering your way through crate after crate of vinyl discs in search of that one final piece of sonic perfection that’s been eluding your otherwise complete collection of cherished LPs is a lot like hunting for Easter eggs, just way … Continue reading →

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Tops Sights and Sounds Around Muscle Shoals, Alabama (OneTravel)

Posted on 2014-04-06 by tikichris

Nestled along the banks of the Tennessee River, the area of Muscle Shoals in northwest Alabama is a nature lover’s dream. It’s a music lover’s dream too, where a small handful of recording studios have been responsible for some of … Continue reading →

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London’s Best Record Stores (CheapOair)

Posted on 2014-03-24 by tikichris

Record stores: London’s got ’em. Some of the best in Europe actually, and here’s a crème de la crème list of this city’s finest establishments dedicated to the needs of the finickiest vinyl junkies. Sound good? Then you better hurry up and … Continue reading →

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Quality Carnaby Haircuts for Men at Pankhurst Barbershop

Posted on 2014-03-17 by tikichris

Last week started off with a bit man pampering for me with a highly recommendable visit to Pankhurst barbershop in the Carnaby area of Soho. I went in for a beard trim and enjoyed every aspect of my upscale yet down to earth experience. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Laissez les Bon Temps Rouler!

Posted on 2014-03-04 by tikichris

Happy Mardi Gras! I hope you’ve enjoyed reading my Dixie Detours miniseries featuring the highlights from my recent trip to Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida along with suggestions for planning your own sojourn to the Deep South. Continue reading →

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Craft Beer Rising Review by @cathiasays

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

A couple of Sundays ago (while I was still bumbling round in America), London blogger Cathia Randrianarivo kindly  subbed for me accepting to attend on my behalf a beer-ific event I was unable to make. As Cathia puts it, “I … Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Miami in a Minute

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

The final stop of our Dixie Detours visit to the US was Miami, where an overnight layover afforded Kemey and me the chance to check in on some friends who had recently moved there – big thanks to Tanya and Francesco for being such fantastic hosts and showing us around so much of your fine town – while soaking up some south Florida sunshine before heading back to Blighty. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: Sweet Shoals Music

Posted on 2014-03-03 by tikichris

Before our visit to the Muscle Shoals area of Alabama, I never would have imagined the music of Aretha Franklin could resonate even more with me than it already did. Goosebumps on top of goosebumps – how’s that gonna happen? But there I was standing in Studio A of Fame Studios in humble little Florence, Alabama where the mighty diva recorded such classics as Do Right Woman, Do Right Man, and something clicked in a deep and soulful sort of way. In the few days since Kemey and I checked out the Shoals, listening to Aretha’s songs has been coupled with an even deeper and more satisfying feeling than before. Continue reading →

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Dixie Detours: A Cajun Good Time in Lafayette

Posted on 2014-02-28 by tikichris

It’s a down home kind of place, Lafayette, where a koozie for your cold one is handy asset indeed. Continue reading →

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