Category Archives: Music

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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Dixie Detours: Athens, Georgia

Posted on 2014-02-23 by tikichris

First stop on my Dixie Detours road trip was the quintessential college town of Athens, Georgia – the city which I had called home for most of the 90s during a rather scenic, circuitous and often hazy experience as an undergrad anthropology major at the University of Georgia. Much of the reason for my meandering approach to higher education and indeed life in general during my 20s was due to spending loads of time mingling with the musical set of this amazing little city famed for hosting more than its fair share of influential musicians and bands (REM, B52s, Vic Chestnut, Neutral Milk Hotel, Of Montreal, etc ad nauseam). Continue reading →

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Atlanta: Strip City (Vice)

Posted on 2014-02-17 by tikichris

Until last year, twerking was the preserve of strip clubs and south London dancehall nights. Now, it’s a word that your great-aunt has probably said out loud, thanks to Miley Cyrus dry-humping that old man’s leg at the VMAs and … Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia, Music, VICE, Video | Tagged altanta, ATL, Atlanta: Strip City, dancers, documentary, georgia, music, strip, strip clubs, strippers, vice, Video | Leave a comment

La Giaconda Café Bar Restaurant on Denmark Street

Posted on 2014-02-06 by tikichris

Following a major refurbishment, Denmark Street’s landmark rock ‘n roll restaurant, La Giaconda Café Bar Restaurant brings together a quality caff experience and a fine dining options in the heart of Soho. Continue reading →

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Egypt: How to Play a Gig in a Revolution (Noisy)

Posted on 2014-02-04 by tikichris

Noisey and Colonel Blimp are very excited to present ‘Egypt: How to Play a Gig in a Revolution’. Disillusioned with the gig circuit at home, London band I.R.O.K travelled to Cairo, Egypt, to witness the aftermath of the revolution and … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, VICE, Video | Tagged egypt, music, Noisy, vice, Video | Leave a comment

Black Cat Cabaret at a “Grand Scale and Secret Location”

Posted on 2014-01-27 by tikichris

Following sell out success at Cafe de Paris in 2013, Black Cat Cabaret has returned to the London stage for a string of sultry nights a la “the backstreets of vintage Montmartre.” I had a blast at the Black Cat’s 2014 premier this past Friday night. Held at a “grand scale and secret location – one of Central London’s hidden gems”, I was glad to see the show was as good as (or maybe just a little better than) when I caught it at Cafe de Paris last spring. Continue reading →

Posted in London, Music, Theatre | Tagged Black Cat Cabaret, burlesque, cabaret, frisky, frisky & mannish, live performance, London, London blog, marcel lucont, music, N1, review, theatre, Vicky Butterfly, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

TONIGHT: Seven Dials and St Martin’s Courtyard Christmas Shopping Night Out

Posted on 2013-12-05 by tikichris

Tonight, Seven Dials will be transformed into a pedestrian shopping haven with the entire area closed to traffic. There will be live music including performances by “vintage pin-up singer” Roo Savill and urban pop trio Mama Do as well as other bands and DJ in shops and around the area; street food from Urban Food Fest and sweets from Merinuqe Girls; free cocktails at St Martin’s Courtyard; a Champagne & Fromage pop-up bar; in-store parties; free makeovers; exclusive one-day offers; comps and giveaways; a festive spirit in the air and lots lots more … there’s even a tikichris special! Check it out. Continue reading →

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Heavy Metal Bowling vs Bompas & Parr’s Metal BBQ

Posted on 2013-10-24 by tikichris

Aw man, I’m going to be out of town and thus unable to attend this event but look: Heavy Metal Bowling – your chance to “finger holes, caress balls” while “crushing pins” to a soundtrack featuring Black Sabbath, Electric Wizard, Elder, The Sword, Slayer, Sleep, Metallica. Continue reading →

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Corona Capital Music Festival 2013 in Mexico City (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-10-10 by tikichris

The Corona Capital Music Festival 2013 descends on Mexico City mid October offering music fans one of the most amazing rosters of musicians out there today. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

Posted in CheapOair, Mexico, Music, Travel | Tagged Artic Monkeys, Blondie, Capital Cities, cheapoair, Chris Lake, concerts, Conor Oberst, Corona Capital, Corona Capital Music Festival, Corona Capital Music Festival 2013, deadmau5, Deap Vally, Death Grips, Dinosaur Jr, DJ Harvey, festival, Fun, Gary Clark Jr, Grimes, Iceage, Imagine Dragons, Io Echo, Jacques Lu Cont, Jake Bugg, Jamie xx, Jason Zenga (High-Def), Jimmy Eat World, John Talbot, Kurt Vile, Matt & Kim, mexico, mexico city, MIA, Miles Kane, MS MR, Mueran Humanos, music, music festival, Palma Voilets, peace, Phoenix, Portugal. The Man, Quadron, Queens Of The Stone Age, Robert DeLong, Savages, Sigur Rós, Stereophonics, the Black Angels, the Breeders, the Crystal Method, the Dandy Warhols, the Postelles, the Presets, the xx, toy, Travel, Travis, Vampire Weekend, White Lies | Leave a comment

International Car Free Day at Seven Dials: Pop-Up Forest, Free Pizza and More

Posted on 2013-09-20 by tikichris

For one day only – tomorrow, Saturday 21 September – Camden Council will transforming the streets of Seven Dials to see the area become traffic-free with dozens of five-metre trees plotted around the monument as part of International Car Free Day. Inside the urban pop-up forest, there will a range events and activities taking place including an Orchard Juice Bar, complimentary cycle maintenance courtesy of Dr Bike, live music and complimentary food and drink such as homemade lemonade at Patagonia and pizza slices a la a mobile wood fired oven outside the Rossopomodoro pizzeria on Monmouth Street. Continue reading →

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Karate Cap with Misha B and Dynamo

Posted on 2013-09-19 by tikichris

Check out how Mancunian rap sensation Misha B’s reacts when magician Dynamo plays a fantastic trick on her at this summer’s Yahoo! Wireless Festival. Can you spot how he did it? Me neither. Maybe I should give it another viewing … but I’ve already watched the clip about a half dozen times. Argh. Man, that guy’s good. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Music, Video | Tagged dynamo, karate cap, magic, misha b, pepsi max, SPONSORED POST, Video, yahoo! wireless festival | Leave a comment

Happy (Early) Halloween from Houston (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-09-18 by tikichris

Trick or treat, y’all? October’s just around the corner, and Houstonians are preparing for a frightfully fun Halloween. Here’s a selection of five events around Houston, whether you’re looking for family friendly activities for the little ones or something more mature for the witching hours. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, CheapOair, Halloween, Music | Tagged Art, cheapoair, Children's Museum of Houston, halloween, halloween 2013, haunted houses, Hocus Pocus Pops, houston, Houston Symphony, Houston Symphony at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Houston Terror Dome, Houston Zombie Walk, Houston Zombie Walk Downtown, Monsters Museum of Houston, music, Something Wicked, texas, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, Travel, zombies | Leave a comment

Theatre Review: When Midnight Strikes, Upstairs at the Gatehouse

Posted on 2013-09-15 by tikichris

If you’ve ever been in a room with more than one Manhattanite, you’ll recognise the tone of this musical and the acerbic banter bounced between its characters. Indeed, I was half surprised for there not to be a sea of yellow cabs swarming the streets of Highgate as I left the Gatehouse pub humming after Friday night’s stellar performance of When Midnight Strikes. Continue reading →

Posted in London, Music, Pubs, Theatre | Tagged Aria Entertainment, Ashley Emerson, charles miller, christopher peake, damian sandys, grant murphy, highgate, inner circle productions, kemey lafond, kevin hammonds, lighting, London, london theatre, Lucyelle Cliffe, matthew ramplin, Miranda Wilford, music, musica, musical review, N6, N6 4BD, Newley Aucutt, North Road, Penny Rock Theatre Productions, play, pub, review, sepehr malek, sound design, the gatehouse, theatre, theatre review, tom boucher, Upstairs at the Gatehouse, When Midnight Strikes | 1 Comment

Review: Sincerely, Mr Toad at Greenwich Theatre

Posted on 2013-09-12 by tikichris

Last night I caught the London premiere of Sincerely, Mr Toad at the Greenwich Theatre. Having toured around the UK with a well received stint at this year’s Fringe, the new musical examines the life of The Wind in the Willows author Kenneth Grahame, his icy relationship with wife Elspeth and the tragic early death of their son Alastair – and how these and other factors shaped Grahame’s imagination and writing. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, London, Music, Theatre | Tagged Adam Venus, author, books, Crooms Hill, david hutchinson, David Wilson, design, Frog and Toad, greenwich, greenwich theatre, kemey lafond, kenneth grahame, London, music, musical, new musical, play, review, Sarah Borges, SE10, SE10 8ES, sincerely mr toad, south london, stage, the wind in the willows, theatre, theatre review | Leave a comment

Mariachi Doritos Jukebox @Yahoo! Wireless Festival London

Posted on 2013-08-14 by tikichris

You’ve come across Doritos’ Mariachi ad campaign, right? Hilarious and catchy stuff! It features a traditional Mexican Mariachi band performing classic rock ‘n’ roll and pop hits mostly from the 80s. Apparently the band even hit the stage at the recent Yahoo! Wireless Festival. Continue reading →

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5 Hot Miami Blogs (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-08-11 by tikichris

Whether you heading to Miami for the food, the culture or simply to bask in the sun, this city famously has something for everyone and is an excellent destination no matter what kind of vacation you have in mind. To help you make the most of your sizzling South Florida break, here’s a list of five Miami area blogs that are as fun to read as they are filled with useful tips.
Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Blogs, Drink, Florida, Food, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Blogs, Boy Writes Miami, florida, Food for Thought (a Miami Food Blog), MIAMI, miami alive, miami bloggers, miami's best blogs, music, OneTravel, south florida, the chowfather, Travel | Leave a comment

The South for France Comes to London for the Joie de Vivre Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-07-31 by tikichris

Britain or France for your summer vacation? Hmmm … it’s a tough choice. Or maybe you’ve already booked your London flights for this time round and you’re considering making France yoru next big destination?With the Sud de France Joie de … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, France, London, Music, Shopping, Travel, Wine | Tagged cheapoair, DJ Gilles Peterson, Drink, festival, Food, france, free, Joie de Vivre Festival, London, London blog, music, photography blog, Shopping, SUD DE FRANCE FESTIVAL, Sud de France Joie de Vivre Festival, Travel, wine, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Hot Concerts This August in Atlanta (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-07-18 by tikichris

They don’t call it Hotlanta for nothing! And with a host of hit makers coming to the Georgia capital this August, the city is set to get even hotter. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, CheapOair, Georgia, Music, Travel | Tagged atlanta, August 2013, Believe Tour, Bud Light Presents 50/50/1 Featuring Ludacris, center stage, Chastain Park, cheapoair, Cheech & Chong Cheech &Chong with War and Tower of Power, cheeck & chong, concerts, georgia, georgia dome, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, ludacris, music, No Shoes Nation Tour, Philips Arena, summer 2013, tabernacle, the loft, the melvins, The Melvins: 30th Anniversary Tour, tower of power, Travel, war | Leave a comment

No Sir Elton But Still Good Fun at BST Last Night

Posted on 2013-07-13 by tikichris

To say I wasn’t disappointed when I heard that Elton John wasn’t going to perform as scheduled at last night’s BST at Hyde Park would be a lie. Nevertheless, I had a lot of fun at the festival and was impressed with the organizers went about handling the new when the superstar announced he wouldn’t be able to play. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, London, Music | Tagged AEG Live, BST, concerts, Elton John, elton john and his band, elvis costello and the imposters, festival, festival review, Hyde Park, j-lo, jennifer lopez, jlo, Lionel Richie, London, nile rodgers, review, rolling stones, summer 2013, the Rolling Stones, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Meet Mighty Mo and More at Atlanta’s Fabulous Fox Theatre (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-07-11 by tikichris

Historic and cherished … and still packing ’em in, the “fabulous” Fox Theatre in Atlanta is a landmark of the Georgia capital and one of the state’s premiere venues for the best in cinema and live entertainment. Continue reading →

Posted in Georgia, Movies, Music, OneTravel, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged atlanta, film, fox theatre, georgia, midtown atlanta, Movies, music, OneTravel, restaurants, Travel | Leave a comment

Good Stuff

Posted on 2013-07-02 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you. Enjoy! Continue reading →

Posted in Coffee, Drink, Food, Freebies, Good Stuff, Hotels, London, Music, Restaurants, Shopping, Travel, Wine | Tagged #fansoffizz, Benjamin Britten, blanc de blancs, CBSO Chorus, champagne, CHAPEL DOWN, charing cross hotel, Choir of St Paul's Cathedral, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, city of london, city of london festival, coffee, cookbook cafe, Edward Gardner, english sparkling wine, Evelina Dobraceva, fans of fizz, food and drink festival, free coffee, free hot drinks at waitrose, free tea, freebies, good stuff, hotel, hotels, INTERCONTINENTAL, INTERCONTINENTAL LONDON PARK LANE, live performance, London, lonon, Ludlow, Ludlow Food and Drink Festival, Ludlow Food and Drink Festival Preview, mayfair, music, mywaitrose, park lane, Russell Braun, Shopping, sparkling wine, st paul's cathedral, tea, tikichirs, Toby Spence, WAITROSE, war requiem, wine, wine tasting, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Theatre Sneak Preview: Sincerely, Mr Toad

Posted on 2013-07-01 by tikichris

Keith Jack (Any Dream Will Do Finalist, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat) leads a 12 strong cast in Sincerely, Mr Toad, a brand new musical from Sell A Door Theatre Company in association with Greenwich Theatre. The show explores the life of Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, and looks at the tragic events that inspired the popular writer’s most famous work. Continue reading →

Posted in London, Music, Scotland, Theatre | Tagged Adam Venus, alex ridgers, anjali kale, anna fox, ben gordon, david andrew wilson, david hutchinson, edinburgh, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Emma Salvo, fringe, Gareth James Healey, Gracie Hughes, greenwich, greenwich theatre, Jamie Jukes, Julia Cave, Katie McIvor, Kayleigh Louise Smith, Keith Jack, kemey lafond, kenneth grahame, Kirsty Ayers, London, Luke Foster, mandy ellen, music, musical, phillip rowntree, Sarah Borges, sell a door, Sell A Door Theatre Company, sincerely mr toad, south hill park, the wind in the willows, theatre, theatre preview, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | 1 Comment

British Summer Time Festival, 5 – 14 July at Hyde Park

Posted on 2013-06-24 by tikichris

You’ve heard about BST at Hyde Park, right? It’s going to be huge. Bon Jovi, the Beach Boys, Elton John, Lionel Richie, the Rolling Stones … and those are a few of the acts. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, London, Music, Video | Tagged beach boys, Bon Jovi, BST, bush, chic, chic featuring nile rodgers, concerts, eliza doolittle, Elton John, elton john and his band, elvis costello and the imposters, festival, Hyde Park, j-lo, jennifer lopez, jlo, kaiser chefs, Lionel Richie, London, nile rodgers, rolling stones, summer 2013, the beach boys, the Rolling Stones, Video | 1 Comment

I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll – Mariachi Style

Posted on 2013-06-11 by tikichris

Doritos’ boys in green go rockabilly inside their very own jukebox and add a little Mexican fun to the 1981 Joan Jett classic – Sponsored

Posted in Food, Music, Video | Tagged chips, corn chips, doritos, doritos mariachi ad, Food, i love rock 'n' roll, joan jett, mariachi, mexican, music, music video, nachos, SPONSORED POST, Video | Leave a comment

Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait at the Jewish Museum in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-06-11 by tikichris

The answer to her hit song Rehab may very well be “NO NO NO!” However, if fans of British superstar Amy Winehouse are wondering whether they should check out a new exhibition in London that looks beyond the tabloid news and fame to focus instead on her family life, the answer is without a doubt, “YES YES YES!” Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, CheapOair, London, Music, Travel | Tagged amy winehouse, amy winehouse exhibition, Amy Winehouse: A Family Portrait, camden, Celebrities, cheapoair, Jewish Museum, London, music, Travel, winehouse, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park Reopens This Summer (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-05-29 by tikichris

Fond memories of last summer’s 2012 London Olympic Games are soon to return to the fore as Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park is set to open in less than a hundred days. The former Olympic park sites – which were shut … Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, London, Music, Sports, Travel | Tagged cheapoair, east london, London, olympic park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, STRATFORD, summer 2013 | Leave a comment

Five Great Jazz and Blues Bars in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-05-21 by tikichris

There’s no need to get the blues in a jazzy town like London. If you’re looking to experience a great night of live blues or jazz then you’re in the right place. London is home to an amazing bar and club scene, and as a fan of rock ‘n’ roll can attest, the Brits have always had an affection and a knack for finding the best in American music. Here are five fantastic venues in central London where you can listen to live blues and jazz from the local up ‘n’ comers to the crème de la crème of international headlining acts. Continue reading →

Posted in CheapOair, Drink, Food, London, Music, Restaurants, Travel | Tagged Ain't Nothing' But, blues, BLUES KITCHEN, camden, cheapoair, islington, jazz, jazz cafe, Jazz Clubs, live music, London, music venues, Ronnie Scott's, Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, round midnight, soho | Leave a comment

Best of Italy’s Summer Music Festivals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-05-19 by tikichris

Summer vacation in Italy? That’s music to everbody’s ears – no matter what type of tunes you like to listen to. From sacred music to jive, from Puccini to Diana Krall, There’s a wonderful range of summer music festivals scheduled across Italy catering to all tastes and budgets. Here’s a look at just a few of the many. Continue reading →

Posted in Italy, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Italy, music, music festivals, OneTravel, summer, Travel | Leave a comment

Summer Fun at Scotland’s Loch Ness (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-05-01 by tikichris

Looking to have a monstrously good time in Scotland this summer? Figuring out how to have fun around the famed Loch Ness doesn’t have to be a mystery. Here’s a look at the area’s line up of awesome festivals … Continue reading →

Posted in Beer, CheapOair, Drink, Music, Scotland, Sports, Travel | Tagged Belladrum Festival, cheapoair, FESTIVALS, Glen Affric Walking Festival, Glenquhart Highland Games, golf, highland games, highlands, Loch Ness Beer Festival, lock ness, music festivals, Rock Ness, scotland, Scottish Open, summer 2013, Travel, visitlochness.com | Leave a comment

Fried Alligator Tail and More at Camden’s Blues Kitchen

Posted on 2013-04-30 by tikichris

An invitation to try a new reptilian starter at Blues Kitchen on Camden High Street led to an overall great night out that was way more down home and delicious than I’d hoped. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Food, London, Music, Restaurants | Tagged alligator, american food, american restaurant, blues, blues jam, BLUES KITCHEN, buffalo wings, cajun food, camden, CAMDEN HIGH STREET, catfish, chicken wings, free music, fried alligator tail, jam session, jambalayan, live music, London, new menu, NW1, NW1 7JN, open mic, open mike, restaurant, restaurant review, southern food | Leave a comment

Good Stuff + Beyoncé Dancing Around in a Swimsuit

Posted on 2013-04-27 by tikichris

Here’s a quick little list of good stuff I’ve recently come across and thought was worth sharing with you … including H&M Swimwear video featuring Beyoncé! Continue reading →

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Queen’s Day in Amsterdam 2013 (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-04-14 by tikichris

This year’s Queen’s Day promises to be a particularly special one, and presumably the last for a very long time. The Queen has announced that she will abdicate on the date and that her son, Willem-Alexander, will be inaugurated. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged amsterdam, dutch, festival, holland, king's day, koninginnedag 2013, koninginnedag festivities, Koningsdag, netherlands, OneTravel, queen's day 2013, queens day, the netherlands, Travel | Leave a comment

Four of This Summer’s Best European Music Festivals (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-04-12 by tikichris

Here comes summer (and not soon enough!). For the young and the youthful among European music fans that means it’s time to party. Heading to Europe this summer and hoping to add an extra dose of fun to your vacation? Check out this four unique music festivals. All four are great value for money too! Continue reading →

Posted in Hotels, Music, OneTravel, Travel | Tagged Alt-J, Animal Collective, Arctic Monkeys, Blur, Bulgaria, camping, Croatia, dance, dance music, Disclosure, Echo Festival, Editors, europe, FESTIVALS, Hey, hotels, Kendrick Lamar, Kings Of Leon, Maria Peszek, Meadows In The Mountains Festival, Modest Mouse, music, music festivals, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, OneTravel, Open'er Festival, poland, Queens Of The Stone Age, Rihanna, romania, Skunk Anansie, SunSplash Festival, Tame Impala, Travel, turkey, underground music | Leave a comment

Win a Free Pair of Tickets to @SpinLDN – World’s First Urban Bicycle Festival

Posted on 2013-04-08 by tikichris

Sound like your kind of ride? Whether your looking for a new bike, want to update parts and accessories or just get an idea of the latest cycling trends, SPIN London promises to be a lot of fun and just the sort of happening I love sharing with my readers. So, I’m very pleased to announce that I’ve got a pair of weekend access tickets to give away. Continue reading →