Monday 24 November 2025.

Monday 24 November 2025....I went to two events tonight ... 5.15pm to 6.15pm . The Palm Court lounge & bar re-launch and Christmas Tree Lights switch on - Sheraton Grand Hotel, Park Lane, Piccadilly , London W1. The Palm Court bar at the Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has relaunched following a refresh. Around 100 guests in the comfy space in this five star hotel . At 5.30pm we had Carol Singers for 20 mins. At 6pm was the Christmas Tree Lights switch on. Complimentary English sparkling Wines, wines beers, mulled wines and festive canapes , including salmon. All guests got a goodie bag on departure . then 7pm to 10pm. ROSEWOOD HOLBORN HOTEL Christmas Party - High Holborn, London WC1. A big crowd of over 300 guests in their outdoor courtyard of this five star hotel. They have just launched an indoor chalet here . They always have a live act performing a few songs . In previous years they have had Gary Barlow and Nicole Scherzinger , but tonight is an up and coming artist who has just released her second album. At 7.55pm NYAH GRACE and band performed four smooth soulful tracks. After she finished her set , there was a superb fireworks display. A DJ played tracks before and after the live band. Lots of complimentary drinks and food , including Gusbourne English Sparkling Wines, Whiskey Cocktails , Negronis , wines, beers , Hot Chocolate with marshmallows . Pork and Turkey Rolls food stations along with canapes and a desserts station . -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Sunday 23 November 2025. Time for an evening rest indoors catch up. Been out at gigs and events for 27 evenings on the trot. Last time indoors was Sunday 26 October. --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Saturday 22 November 2025. THE CLONE ROSES live at Shepherds Bush Empire. The Clone Roses return, performing all the Madchester anthems we all know and love. From selling out Blackpool Empress Ballroom to performing at the iconic Spike Island site on the banks of the River Mersey in front of a sell-out 15,000 strong crowd, the band have become hugely popular amongst Roses fans old and new and will be inviting some of the UK’s finest tributes as guests on tour. The show will also feature support from Oasish and The Smiths Ltd. I saw this very nice three band tribute at this venue last year, and the year before that . This three band package has sold a lot more tickets for this show this year , which no doubt is related to the Oasis reunion shows a few months ago and the shock news that Stone Roses bass player 'Mani' died just two days before this show.He was aged just 63....hopefully they will play tribute to him. This is the first time this three band tribute has sold out Shepherds Bush Empire. 1800 tickets sold for tribute bands...very impressive. I have seen the real Stone Roses live a few times. I have seen the real Oasis live several times. I never got to see The Smiths , but have seen Morrissey solo several times. -------------- The atmosphere in the venue is really great from the start. The rowdy fans are drinking the bars dry on this Saturday night. Ages range here from teenagers to folks in their 60s. All the bands have the look and sound of the real bands. All the bands pay tribute to Mani at some stage . Clone Roses have a bass on stage lit up that looks like Manis centre stage . All the bands play a greatest hits set , so plenty of classics played. The crowd are singing loudly , and the front stalls is bouncing THE SMITHS LTD arrived on stage at 7.15pm and play for 45 mins. OASISH arrived on stage at 8.15pm and play for 55 mins. THE CLONE ROSES arrived on stage at 9.35pm and play for 85 mins. Highlights included Oasish getting the crowd to do a full ' Poznan' for ' Cigarettes & Alcohol'. The Clone Roses dedicating a stunning ' This Is The One ' to London , Manchester and Mani. The Clone Roses mentioning local Shepherds Bush team QPR win today . A great evening .

Posted 23rd November 2025