Robbie Williams – Swing Both Ways

Robbie Williams has always had a constant presence on my playlist and although he had some ups and downs in his career he managed to get back on track and find new inspiration. The Take the Crown album, although is not bad, lacks mojo and song are quite safe, so it didn’t bring any emotion in my life.

But the new Swing Both Ways is amazing – it has that old fashioned vintage feel of the old movies and spreads good feelings everywhere. It’s so relaxing; I can just imagine myself listening to it in front of a fireplace, with a glass of Prosecco, cuddled in a warm and fuzzy blanket.
 

As for Robbie, he has announced a European Tour to promote the new album next year, but he will again perform on big stadiums, which I don’t think is a good idea for this kind of music. I would have imagined a nice show at Royal Albert Hall, like he did in the past, but no, he preferred the O2 Arena in London…Money in the bank…

But today I’ve just heard a great news - he will perform at the closing of the ski season in Ischgl – a resort famous for its Top of the mountain concert. 

Now that’s something I would like to see.

Plan your happy weekend

Thursdays are almost weekend and because it’s always good to plan in advance, here are some suggestions for a nice weekend out and about in Luxembourg.  

Michelin has just published the Bib Gourmand guide, the budget version of the famous Michelin Guide that lists places where you can have a gastronomic meal for an average price of less than 35 euros per 3 course menu. Go and try one this weekend, there’s plenty of gourmet choice for good prices. Find the complete Luxembourg list here

Michael Nyman Band is playing on Saturday, 9^th of November, at Rockhal (the concert was supposed to take place at Philarmonie, but they changed due to production matters). It’s going to be an incredible show, as Nyman is considered one of Britain’s most innovative composers – he has written operas, film soundtracks and orchestral concertos. His most famous work is the music for The Piano, the soundtrack album that sold 3 million copies. 

There are still tickets available here

At LuxExpo you can choose from 6 different events, find a complete list here

At Expo Creativ the DYI projects amateurs will find creative ideas and materials, Tourisme et Vins d’Espagne will promote the tourism and delights of Spain, Two Days Art will present the paintings, graphic works and photos of 20-30 contemporary artists, Mineral Expo is dedicated to the mineral world aficionados, Salon de marriage will bring under the same roof all the suppliers for a perfect wedding and last, but not least at the Foire a la brocante you will find all kinds of old books, furniture or objects. 

Enjoy planning your weekend and have a wonderful time!

Sundays in Luxembourg – Ms Mr concert at Den Atelier

For those who like to go out and about, planning a Sunday in Luxembourg can be difficult. As locals dedicate this day to long lunches with family and friends and the shops are usually closed, finding a new and exciting thing to do (except going to a movie or sleep) is not a piece of cake. But things start to change (kind of slow it’s true) and I’ve seen more and more initiatives meant to entertain us on Sundays.

That’s why, every Friday you will find here ideas for a perfect Sunday out and about in Luxembourg. 

The Ms Mr concert at Den Atelier

“Le pont” is the favorite word when it comes to public holidays, as we all love making bridges that in the end create long weekends. For those of you who are not too tired after this short holiday and come back to Lux on Sunday evening, Ms Mr is playing at Den Atelier. The duo - Lizzy Plapinger and Max Hershenow - comes from New York and they have launched the debut album, Secondhand Rapture in 2013.

I remember that when Lizzy’s voice first hit my ears (I was in the car listening to the radio) it was like falling under a spell, the same kind that Lana del Rey casts on me.

They have a cool and entrancing sound and all the reviews say that their performance is very authentic, so I’m looking forward to seeing them live.

Ms Mr came in the spotlight when the first song that they recorded, Bones, was selected for the season three trailer of Game of Thornes, a huge audience for the band. 

But my favorite is Hurricane, a song about the Irene storm that hit the Northeast in 2011. Max wrote the music as the storm was on its way out of New York and emailed it to Lizzy who was writing storm lyrics the previous night, so the song was done in notime.

Their latest single is Think of you, described as a Taylor Swift moment for Lizzy – is a story about a college boyfriend that hurt her. 

If you’re interested in spending your Sunday evening in an eclectic atmosphere, there are still tickets available online. The doors open at 8 PM and the tickets cost 24 Euros.

www.atelier.lu