July 2004
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T in the Park #9
Saturday on the Main Stage On to the BIG names then, the ones who score chart hits and have the “true muso’s” frowning at them. So, in reverse order of appearance: Big Brovaz – I was intrigued by their first couple of singles but seem little more than a novelty act at the moment. The…
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T in the Park – so far
As promised here is a ‘quick’ recap of your feedback so far. The bands are listed in no particular order, with the acts I’ll be trying the hardest to catch in bold. Ben Kweller – recommended by Gillian and Robyn Thea Gilmore – tentatively recommended by David Michael Franti – Gillian says “MUST see” and…
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T in the Park #7
Saturday on the NME Stage Moving away from the dance tent we head to the NME Stage. Rock music reigns, and I’ll feel a bit more comfortable over there (boy will I EVER look out of place in the dance tent). Once again, any advice or previous experience is welcomed. Muse – MUST SEE! No…
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4 years ago…
…some prat wrote this: “My first blog – mind you for such a great idea, you think they would have thought up a less frumpy name! Now I’ve just got to figure out how to work the damn thing!” Four years. That’s quite a long time. That’s quite a long time to spend ‘mucking about…
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Shrek 2
Shrek 2 I kinda missed the first one, only watching it on DVD a year after it’s release. The followup is a lot smarter, hitting the “double-level” comedy bracket perfectly with tons of jokes for the adults, numerous movie mentions, and some real belly laugh moments. Jennifer Saunders turn as the Fairy Godmother is superb,…
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T in the Park #5
Saturday in the Slam Tent CHOON!!! Throw your hands up in the air, Big box little box big box little box, glowsticks etc etc. OK, the last of this week’s T in the Park info requests finds us heading into dance music. Some of which I don’t mind, a lot of which I can’t stand.…