I read recently that actor Alexander Skarsgård has officially returned to Stockholm to live. He comes from that famous Swedish acting dynasty—I think there are eight siblings in total—and apparently, … Read the rest “Getting arty in Stockholm”
Tag: Music
Who doesn’t listen to music? I listen a lot every day. Everything from pop/dance/electronic to jazz and classical. What would life be…
Following on from my previous post about German language hits of the 1980s, I’ve been completely awash in the sounds of Italo Disco!
While German electronic music certainly had … Read the rest “My 80s Italo Disco Obsession!”
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been over 40 years since my very first overseas adventure began. As I start planning my next trip, my mind keeps drifting back to … Read the rest “A Trip Down Memory Lane to 1983 Germany”
As I walked into the Lismore Bowlo, the sounds of “Heading in the Right Direction”, a song made famous by Renee Geyer were already drifting through the air. Hearing that … Read the rest “A Funky Night at the Lismore Bowlo”
This afternoon, the Old Fitzroy pub in Darlinghurst was the perfect backdrop for a Sunday roast. A jazz band filled the air with a mix of familiar tunes and less-known … Read the rest “Sunday afternoon jazz”
On the surface, the plotline—a gay man in his 40s navigates a breakup and the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of an apparition of his idol, Dolly Parton—sounds like something … Read the rest “Here You Come Again (Dolly Parton musical)”