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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Taking a break for a week lads. It’s all good. 📸 John Earls

John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of Grant Gee’s film ‘Everybody Digs Bill Evans’. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/film-revie...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Now then… Thank you Jazz in Britain

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The personal and political mixing of economics and culture given powerful and moving theatrical effect in James Graham’s new play about John Maynard Keynes, ‘The Standard of Living’ at London’s Theatre Royal Haymarket. Rory Kinnear is excellent. Recommend.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of @scottrowley.bsky.social’s superb biography of Big Country frontman Stuart Adamson. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/book-revie... @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

English National Ballet’s energetic ‘Rhythm Riot’ at Sadlers Wells is a triple bill full of variety and propulsive beats. The Balanchine ‘Symphony in Three Movements’ opener was just fabulous as were the orchestra under Maria Seletskaja playing Stravinsky’s score.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just seen the film Everybody Digs Bill Evans. Bleak. Broody. And Brilliant.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Good evening Des. Indoors with a Merlot and some classic British jazz this evening.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of @scottrowley.bsky.social’s superb biography of Big Country frontman Stuart Adamson. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/book-revie... @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Cheers Des. Here’s to the poets!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Morning from Albert Dock, Liverpool. 📸 John Earls.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 2026 #FourPhotosOneMonth 1. Julio Le Parc exhibition, Tate Modern 2. Pink Moon, Brighton 3. The Cavern Club, Liverpool 4. Eric’s, Liverpool. 📸 John Earls @collettwriter.bsky.social @tusenoch.bsky.social @leabysea.bsky.social @urbankisses.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

On me and my daughter’s ’to do’ list too. Also gives me an excuse to post this photo of the unveiling of the Pauline Boty blue plaque at Addison Avenue in 2023 and the only time I’ll ever be in a picture with Celia, Peter Blake and Natalie Gibson.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Now then… Thank you Jazz in Britain.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Cheers Des. Celebrating the good bits of today (and, for now, overlooking the bad bits).

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Delighted to make my @detailmag.bsky.social debut in the just released Autumn issue with a piece on the cultural significance of 1960s BBC TV programme Jazz 625. A real thrill to see my words combined with the always excellent Detail design. You can order a copy here: www.detailmaguk.com

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of some recent cultural highlights. Dive in, read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/recent-cul...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Cheers Des. Making the most of the moment.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Abandoned dolls. Kenton. 📸 John Earls.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of Dexys Midnight Runners new, and possibly final, album LOVE. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

“…And where you see clouds upon the hills You soon will see crowds of daffodils…” Songs I Wish I Had Sung (The First Time Around) - Bing Crosby with Jud Conlon’s Rhthmaires and Orchestra directed by Jack Pleis (Brunswick, 1956).

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

If @simonsapper.bsky.social is looking for me I went that way *points in opposite direction*

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Cheers Des. You Got The Love.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Latest edition of Unite Research’s monthly Bargaining Brief is now available (for members only) on the @unitetheunion.bsky.social website here: resources.unitetheunion.org/unite-at-wor...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of Dexys Midnight Runners new, and possibly final, album LOVE. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

“So where did you go? Where did you go in the big sleep?..” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

“…I saw the crescent You saw the whole of the moon…” Such a great line. Such a great album. Happy 41st anniversary ‘This Is the Sea’. @waterboysmusic.bsky.social @mickpuck.bsky.social @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Always try and get to Pink Moon when I’m working in Brighton for a quiet pint, some lovely dim sum and good tunes. This evening there was also some great photos from LA 1978-80 on display too.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of The Durutti Column’s long awaited new album Renascent. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi... @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of The Durutti Column’s long awaited new album Renascent. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/album-revi...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

“…Then I'll rip the head off ya Give it a new name Buy it a Nintendo Get it all the games…”

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Terrific evening celebrating ‘Bright Phoebus’ at EartH with Marry Waterson and Eliza Carthy alongside Lankum’s Daragh Lynch, Matt Deighton, Martyn Barker & Ben Nicholls plus special guest Paul Weller. Stewart Lee doing fabulous introductions. ‘Shady Lady’ a glorious closer.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Cheers Des. Oof, take it easy on that. I’m on 4.2% Tusker whilst engaged in important football watching. May or may not need something stronger afterwards. Enjoy the rest of your evening.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

ICYMI my latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column is a review of Phelim McDermott's (@openspacer.bsky.social) fabulous 'Tao of Glass' at Soho Place). Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/theatre-re...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

The Agony and the Ecstasy continues. Today it’s the former. Wealdstone somehow manage to lose 1-4 to a team who played most of the game with 10 men and when it was 1-1 at H/T. That’s beyond poor. Thoughts with fans in home end who were taken ill & hospitalised and families. UTS!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Hoping Wealdstone can repeat the form of last Monday and bag another 3 points today against visitors Kidderminster (birthplace of Jowe Head of Swell Maps and the Television Personalities). See you at Grosvenor Vale for @wealdstonefc.bsky.social v Kidderminster Harriers. 3pm KO. UTS!

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

“…Tonight after sundown I'm gonna pack my case I'll leave without a sound Disappear without a trace…” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Cheers Des. It’s been quite a week. Will be hitting the music a bit later but for now here’s to you and yours.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

My latest ‘Hanging Out a Window’ column has just been published and it’s a review of Phelim McDermott's (@openspacer.bsky.social) fabulous 'Tao of Glass' at Soho Place. Read and subscribe (free) here: johnearls.substack.com/p/theatre-re...

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today’s cultural highlights.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Spent today enjoying 4 exhibitions, one in Tate Britain and others in Tate Modern - Whistler, Mendieta, Le Parc and Giacometti. I will post about them separately but for now celebrating that Tate is here. Had some challenges recently but best wishes to all for the future.

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John Earls @johnearls.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Notes from Kenton Rec. 📸 John Earls

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