Saturday 18 April 2026.

Saturday 18 April 2026. ROBERT JON & THE WRECK live at Shepherds Bush Empire. Southern blues rockers from Southern California , are playing a UK tour. They will be promoting their 10th studio album 'Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes'. -------------- Levels 2:and 3 are closed , and maybe just 700 or 800 are here. A mainly middle aged crowd . SAM MORROW and his band arrived on stage at 8pm for their 30 mins.set. The Texan quartet played a good blues rock set ROBERT JON & THE WRECK arrived on stage at 9pm for their 95 mins set. Five of them on stage, playing a very nice set of Southern blues rock tracks. I was bowled over by the talents of lead guitarist Henry James (or Henry James Schneekluth to give him his full name)and this impression was reinforced. On his Gibson Explorer his solos had the same fire that Allen Collins brought to the original Lynyrd Skynyrd, allied to the slide prowess of Duane Allman. With such jaw-dropping talent it would be easy to be arrogant but he was an endearing character with a cool seventies- inspired Afro and a youthful, modest smile. Highlights came near the end as big cheer greeted the country rock style verses to ‘Oh Miss Carolina’, which resulted in a lusty chorus sing-along withe audience, and am extended jam for 'Cold Night'.which was great. For the encore they were joined by the support band and a couple of friends for another extended jam. Robert Jon & The Wreck evoke the sounds of the South, as fifty years on from their heyday, the spirits of The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd etc are kept alive for lovers of classic American Southern Rock. A really good enjoyable show. -------------------------------- -------------------------------- Friday 17 April 2026. Very sad news. BBC radio DJ ANDY KERSHAW has died aged 66. DJ spent almost three decades working for corporation and was best known for Radio 1 show from 1985 to 2000. His long career working for the BBC began in 1984 as host of the rock music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. He co-presented the corporation’s television coverage of Live Aid. He revealed in January that he was undergoing cancer treatment after tumours that had been severely limiting his mobility were discovered in his spine last August. -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Thursday 16 April 2026....I went to two events tonight... 1.45pm to 5.15pm SALON PRIVE CHELSEA at The Royal Hospital , Chelsea. From Thursday 16 to Saturday 18 April 2026, the heart of Chelsea will once again be transformed into the most spectacular motoring occasion. Salon Privé London at the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea promises a three-day celebration of automotive style and sophisticated living. Picture immaculate lawns, stately architecture, and a luxury automotive brand showcase, alongside an extraordinary line-up of the world’s finest cars. Expect global premieres, captivating daily displays, luxury brands, chilled Pommery Champagne, and Salon Privé’s signature hospitality throughout this unforgettable springtime event. Expect to see an incredible array of super and hypercars including Aston Martin Valhalla, Koenigsegg Jesko, Koenigsegg Regera, Koenigsegg Agera N, Pagani Huayra, Maserati MC12, Maserati MC20, Ferrari Enzo, Bugatti Veyron and Bugatti Chiron. Also showcasing... Austin Motor Company, with an advanced development phase of the Austin Seven. Analogue Automotive, showcase of the VHPK Clive Sutton, showcase of the first Chevrolet Suburban and Cadillac Escalade V supercharged . Encor Design, presenting the Series 1, a remastered evolution of the Lotus Esprit . Fiat, displaying the all-electric Fiat Topolino. On Thursday 16 April, Salon Privé London opens with a special one-day-only celebration of Porsche Club GB's 65th anniversary. Spanning over six decades of design and performance, the display will feature an exceptional line-up of Porsche models from 1960 through to 2025. From rare early air-cooled examples to more contemporary icons, each car has been carefully selected and presented by passionate owners More than a car show, this is the capital’s ultimate automotive garden party, where luxury lifestyle meets motoring excellence in the most elegant of settings. Friday is ladies day. www.salonprivelondon.com - Visit their website here. for more info and to buy tickets. ------------- We have a lovely sunny Spring day for my first outdoor event of the year. Over 100 stunning cars are on display, all are in immaculate condition. All the legendary marques are here. Over 1000 smartly dressed folks are admiring the cars. At 2.30pm for an hour , we have a parade of around 25 cars that are all for sale. Mainly super cars , but also a couple of older classics. The purring of the engines sound fantastic. A Rolls Royce from 1912 and a Bentley from 1928. A Jaguar owned by Clark Gable for over 20 years. A BMW owned by John Surtees for over 30 years. Our press badges are valid for the afternoon tea in the hospitality tent from 3.30pm to 5.15pm. Complimentary Pommery champers , spirits n mixers , wines, beers , finger sandwiches , deluxe sausage rolls , scones with jam and clotted cream. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. then 6.30pm to 9.30pm HARROW SCHOOL - re-launch party - High Street , Harrow - on - the - Hill , Middlesex. Around 150 guests at this very famous boys school. Several well known folks have attended here including James Blunt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Richard Curtis. The school dates back to 1572, yes 1572. The reception is held on their new outdoor terrace , with it's stunning views, then we go inside and check out the new dining area and the older parts. Harrow School is relaunching its venue hire, featuring a new dining complex and a "huge roof terrace" offering views of London. Part of a "A Year in the Making" relaunch, the space aims to host events, including corporate bookings and weddings, alongside a new dining complex. Roof Terrace: Designed for high-end events, the terrace boasts views overlooking London. Dining Complex: Part of a substantial refurbishment of the school’s facilities. They are showcasing the space, which includes access to historic areas like the classrooms used in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The venue is intended for corporate events, weddings, and commercial filming, often supporting the school's charitable and community efforts. At 7.15pm we had the welcome speeches. A proper DJ and system was playing disco classics for the last hour. Complimentary prosecco , wines , beers , canapes and cup cakes .

Posted 17th April 2026