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Pink Pigeon and Yummy Choo Present Mauritian Style Pop-Up @ Bedford & Strand, Sunday 1 September

Posted on 2013-08-21 by tikichris

UPDATE: This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled. UPDATE: This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled. Supper club sensation Yummy Choo alongside Pink Pigeon Rum (both proud Mauritian exports) are teaming up for a one-off event … Continue reading →

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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.
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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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Plans Announced for the 2013 City of London Festival (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-03-26 by tikichris

Every summer the City of London Festival brings to life unique buildings and outdoor spaces with an extensive artistic program of music, visual arts, film, walks and talks with much of it free to the public. Inaugurated in 1962 to revitalize the cultural life of “the City” – London’s square mile financial district – the festival is to considered to be one of the UK’s leading annual arts events. Continue reading →

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Run to the Hills! Iron Maiden Announces Trooper Ale.

Posted on 2013-03-15 by tikichris

Trooper is a premium British beer inspired by Iron Maiden and handcrafted at Robinsons Brewery. Being a real ale enthusiast, vocalist Bruce Dickinson has developed a beer which has true depth of character. Malt flavours and citric notes from a unique blend of Bobec, Goldings and Cascade hops dominate this deep golden ale with a subtle hint of lemon. Continue reading →

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David Bowie Exhibition at V&A London (OneTravel)

Posted on 2013-02-28 by tikichris

With unprecedented access to the David Bowie Archive, London’s V&A museum will soon present the first international retrospective exhibition to highlight the extraordinary career of one of popular music’s most beloved and enduring stars. David Bowie is will open at … Continue reading →

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Rock ‘n’ Roll Photos at Quaglino’s Restaurant in London (CheapOair)

Posted on 2013-02-05 by tikichris

Adding to the rock ‘n’ roll glamour of the show, a special range of cocktails has been created by Quaglino’s bar manager, Michal Zawerbny. Priced at £15 (about $23) for two, you can choose a Rock ‘n’ Roll or a Jimi’s Choice to enjoy while viewing the photography. Continue reading →

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Black Metal Beyond the Darkness

Posted on 2012-12-09 by tikichris

Image of One Tail, One Head courtesy of Black Dog Publishing I never read about music these days. As a teen, I pretty much used to only read about music. But when I came across Black Metal: Beyond the Darkness … Continue reading →

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Good Stuff

Posted on 2012-11-14 by tikichris

Here’s a quick list of some really good stuff I’ve come across lately but for whatever reason didn’t make it into their own blog posts on here, my tikichris-to-go Tumblr blog or one of my client blogs. Bo Ningen: Wow. Japanese psychedelic rawk-n-roll. … Continue reading →

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The Scots Fiddle Festival, Edinburgh (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-11-07 by tikichris

The UK’s biggest fiddle festival and one of Europe’s leading events in its field is back for a 17th consecutive go at bringing the world’s best fiddle players and fans together for a full weekend of “all things fiddle.” Read … Continue reading →

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Video: The xx/Chained + December Tour Dates

Posted on 2012-10-19 by tikichris

The xx/Chained Here is our new video for Chained! Directed by Young Replicant, who were a pleasure to work with. Spending 2 days underwater wasn’t quite as easy as we thought. We love how it turned out, hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

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Science Museum Hosts the ‘Universe of Sound’: a Virtual Philharmonia Orchestra (OneTravel)

Posted on 2012-06-11 by tikichris

This summer, the Science Museum in London will showcase the “Universe of Sound” – a major new digital installation which will see a virtual Philharmonia Orchestra taking up residence in the museum from May 23rd to the 8th of July. Science Museum … Continue reading →

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50 Golden Street Pianos for London Public This Summer (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-05-31 by tikichris

London’s streets will resonate to the tune of everything from Chopsticks to Chopin this summer as 50 Golden Street Pianos take up residence across the British capital as part of the City of London Festival’s 50th anniversary celebrations. 50 Golden … Continue reading →

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England’s Long Running Cambridge Folk Festival Returns This July (CheapOair)

Posted on 2012-05-15 by tikichris

One of England’s longest running and most successful music festivals, the Cambridge Folk Festival, returns this summer with a stellar line-up for just about anybody interested in back-to-basics, rootsy music England’s Long Running Cambridge Folk Festival Returns This July CheapOair, … Continue reading →

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Pencil Presents… No Breaks Live Music Tonight @ Village Underground (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-03-09 by tikichris

Pencil Presents… No Breaks Live Music Tonight @ Village Underground Londonist, March  9, 2012 at 13:30 pm Pencil Presents is a new music project aiming to gather “high calibre acts from across the world to create a visual and audio event where … Continue reading →

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Free Breakfast Gig Alert: The Drums @ Floridita (Londonist)

Posted on 2012-02-28 by tikichris

Free Breakfast Gig Alert: The Drums @ Floridita Londonist, February 28, 2012 at 14:00 pm Brooklyn popsters The Drums perform a free 20 minute acoustic set this Thursday morning at 8.15am at Floridita in Soho. READ MY COMPLETE POST: Free Breakfast Gig … Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Deadmau5 Live @ Milbank Tower (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-11-29 by tikichris

In Pictures: Deadmau5 Live @ Milbank Tower Londonist, November 29, 2011 at 14:30 pm For fans of Deadmau5, last night’s open air concert at Milbank Tower was a bit of dream come true (if only for slightly less than an hour). Even … Continue reading →

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The British Music Experience at the O2 Arena (OneTravel)

Posted on 2011-09-15 by tikichris

The British Music Experience at the O2 Arena OneTravel, Sep 14, 2011 Combining cutting edge audio-visual technology with a collection of some of popular music’s coolest memorabilia, the British Music Experience is a must-see attraction for fans of British music. READ MY … Continue reading →

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Competition: Win Free Concert Tickets for a Year with Songkick (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-08-23 by tikichris

Free concert tickets for a year up for grabs in this Songkick competition! Continue reading →

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Senit/Through the Rain

Posted on 2011-07-14 by tikichris

New single by Eritrean-Italian pop star, Senit Continue reading →

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In Pictures: Quilla Constance Protest Performance Outside Punk Soho (Londonist)

Posted on 2011-06-30 by tikichris

What do you do when you’re on the nevermind end of a double booking? Continue reading →

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Bagels and Grease in a New York Minute (Locally Sourced)

Posted on 2011-02-22 by tikichris

Bagels and Grease in a New York Minute Locally Sourced, 22 February 2011 … New York Bakery Co, self-proclaimed (or was that their PR?) “masterminds” of “delicious” and “authentic New York taste” (read: bagels), have come up with a novel way … Continue reading →

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Turn into You

Posted on 2011-01-01 by tikichris

Here’s an old song I wrote about 15 years ago. I flub the intro but I think you’ll get the point.

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Food And Drink Meets Art, Music & More: A Fluid State (Londonist)

Posted on 2010-10-28 by tikichris

Food And Drink Meets Art, Music & More: A Fluid State Londonist, October 28, 2010 1:30 PM Mad-Men-inspired cocktails, a mezcal monkey tattoo parlour, whisky, jazz, chocolate and alcohol pairings and more are on the menu as ‘experience curators’ The Tasting Sessions … Continue reading →

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Review: The Pandas/You are the Weather

Posted on 2009-07-01 by tikichris

I tend to steer clear of music reviews. Despite being a music snob with very strong opinions, I just don’t care to blather on about the subject. There are plenty of other folks out there willing to share their two … Continue reading →

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Der Sommer ist da … It Sounds Awesome and Features My Photography!

Posted on 2009-06-08 by tikichris

Um, this release – featuring my photography as the cover art (neato!) – has been out for months and now that summer is actually here I suppose it’s time I write something about it! The song, Der Sommer ist da … Continue reading →

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