Category Archives: Concerts

Drumming without sticks

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Gary

I was watching snooker today and was reminded of my dad.  We used to play at the Penrith snooker hall sometimes. He always won. Then came the momentous day that I beat him. It was a great day for me. … Continue reading →

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KSP knew all the words

Posted on June 7, 2025 by Gary

There is a statue of Evert Taube on Gamla Stan. The statue is either made smaller than he was in real life or he was quite short. Whenever I pass the statue, I pat him on the head, as if … Continue reading →

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Coffee production, a flugelhorn and the pink rabbit

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Gary

Contrary to popular belief, we don’t have brunch at Tre Små Rum every weekend. Sadly, we have to miss a few because of sickness and other commitments. Which is why I grabbed the day with both hands this morning, and … Continue reading →

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Dancing in the streets of London

Posted on April 5, 2025 by Gary

In 2021, Emma Fagerström, Yael Tishler, Johannes Rydén and Kerstin Baldwin Sterner formed a group called Ensemble BaraBarock. The group performs baroque music of the 17th and 18th centuries, with vocals, recorders, cello and a harpsichord. They are all superb … Continue reading →

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All I want for Christmas

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Gary

Around this time last year, we attended a Christmas concert at Skärborgarnas Hus, the venue up the road. The concert was called Karin Westerberg and Guests. And tonight, we went again. It featured the same Karin Westerberg, but had different … Continue reading →

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Strange happenings at Ytterjärna

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Gary

This morning I was treated to the most amazing sight. As I approached the ICA, a murmuration of birds swooped and swirled, wonderful patterns in the sky. What an excellent way to start the day. A guy in front of … Continue reading →

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That’s entertainment

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Gary

It seems that work on the Trosa town church belfry has been completed. I don’t know what they’ve done but, finally, after what seems years, the scaffolding is coming down and the bell recording will soon be packed away to … Continue reading →

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Tulips in concert

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Gary

I can’t believe I missed the death of Timothy West. He died, peacefully, aged 90 on November 12. How well I remember seeing him in Ibsen’s The Master Builder at Guilford in November 1999. He was a consummate actor. However, … Continue reading →

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It eats the light

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Gary

I went to two concerts today. One was at the Skärborgarnas Hus while the second was at Ytterjärna. Both concerts featured mostly stringed instruments, three performers, some fantastic music and a lot of famous poetry. In fact, they were both all … Continue reading →

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MultiSingual

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Gary

Things were a bit rowdy at SFI today. Not in a bad way; there was a lot of laughter amid the general melee. And, while I only understood about one word in every 30 that Ninni said, I enjoyed the … Continue reading →

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