Ian Rankin's Blog, page 1122
July 18, 2010
Beathhigh: On a bus at Heathrow, somewhere between terminals 1 and 3. brought home sunburn from Bluesfest's final day.
Beathhigh: On a bus at Heathrow, somewhere between terminals 1 and 3. brought home sunburn from Bluesfest's final day.
July 17, 2010
Beathhigh: Oddest sight of Bluesfest: Rosanne Cash playing in war museum, tanks flanking her; best guitarist: Derek Trucks; best gig: Southside Jonny.
Beathhigh: Oddest sight of Bluesfest: Rosanne Cash playing in war museum, tanks flanking her; best guitarist: Derek Trucks; best gig: Southside Jonny.
Beathhigh: Just checking out of hotel. A final afternoon/early evening at Bluesfest then airport. Exhausted. Happy. Skint.
Beathhigh: Just checking out of hotel. A final afternoon/early evening at Bluesfest then airport. Exhausted. Happy. Skint.
Beathhigh: The bar was Chez Lucien - classic place. Went back again yesterday. Best pub jukebox in the world (ever).
Beathhigh: The bar was Chez Lucien - classic place. Went back again yesterday. Best pub jukebox in the world (ever).
July 15, 2010
Beathhigh: Spent much of this afternoon in one of my favourite bars, which is maybe why I can't remember its name. Ottawa, great free jukebox. Ummm...
Beathhigh: Spent much of this afternoon in one of my favourite bars, which is maybe why I can't remember its name. Ottawa, great free jukebox. Ummm...
Beathhigh: Lot of well-intentioned. musicianly but ho-hum noodling at Bluesfest last night (Winwood; Santana) saved by gutsy, goodtime Southside Johnny
Beathhigh: Lot of well-intentioned. musicianly but ho-hum noodling at Bluesfest last night (Winwood; Santana) saved by gutsy, goodtime Southside Johnny
July 14, 2010
Beathhigh: Things I have learned so far: the mayor of Ottawa has spent much of the past year rebutting criminal charges; Ontario recycles polystyrene.
Beathhigh: Things I have learned so far: the mayor of Ottawa has spent much of the past year rebutting criminal charges; Ontario recycles polystyrene.
Beathhigh: Two of the record shops we hit had great selection of new and used vinyl. I love it that vinyl is 'back'.
Beathhigh: Two of the record shops we hit had great selection of new and used vinyl. I love it that vinyl is 'back'.
Beathhigh: But by night the storm had passed and Bluesfest was great. Del Ray, Mississippi Sheiks Tribute, Alvin Hart Youngblood - all memorable.
Beathhigh: But by night the storm had passed and Bluesfest was great. Del Ray, Mississippi Sheiks Tribute, Alvin Hart Youngblood - all memorable.
Beathhigh: Thunder and heavy rain in Ottawa yesterday, meant we spent a lot of time in guitar and record shops and even in a 'Scottish' pub.
Beathhigh: Thunder and heavy rain in Ottawa yesterday, meant we spent a lot of time in guitar and record shops and even in a 'Scottish' pub.
