Have probably seen more live music this year than any of my 51 years, despite there being no Glastonbury.
Three festivals:
SXSW in Austin: highlights were Alejandro Escovedo supported by Springsteen, Joe Ely and Garland Jeffreys.
Hop farm Kent: many highlights including Patti smith Band and Peter Gabriel.
Summer Sundae Weekender: highlights were Death in Vegas (loud!) and Public Image Ltd.
Plus probably a band every 2 weeks.....highlights definately Ryan Adams solo, Black Keys, Ian McClagan, Beach Boys.
Last week The Vaccines (v good), and Stiff Little Fingers.
Next up is Mark Lanagan band next week in the smoke.
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Technics 1210/Mike New Bearing/Jelco SA750d/Goldring 2500/Paul Hynes SR5 21/27.
Cambridge Audio 840c CD. Squeezebox Touch. Synology NAS.
Teac A-3440.
Beresford Bushmaster.
Quad II monoblocks....Quad 44/405.....Croft Micro.....Cambridge Audio 840.
Celestion Ditton 66.....KEF Reference One