Richard Spaven - Jazz Café London

by Lindsay Drew Wotherspoon


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Jazz Café October 31st, 2020.  My partner, Richard Spaven, who is an incredible drummer and producer sold out a back to back show as a first gig back after the big lockdown of 2020. On the break between the two sets we got news of yet another lockdown. In three days we would be going back in again for four weeks. After this we’d all be let loose to go do our holiday shenanigans & shopping only to go back into yet another unexpected Christmas Lockdown on the 18th of December. This lasted until April 12th the following year. 

This particular night at The Jazz Café was so wonderful for many reasons, but mainly because I got to witness the crowd roar with delight of finally getting to see some of their favourite musicians on stage again doing what they do best. The best feeling!! I felt so happy for Rich and everyone up there. Stuart McCallum, Chris Hargreaves , and Jordan Rakei. What a special show.

xo LW

*All photos taken on Canon Eos T1i 24-70mm F2.8L


Costa de Caparica

by Lindsay Drew Wotherspoon


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October 2019. We didn’t know what was coming in 5 months. I am so glad I decided to go on this mini vacay. My sister was turning 30 years old and had planned a birthday trip to Portugal. I had just moved to London and thought I shouldn’t be spending money I had not yet earned yet. She convinced me to come in the end and I am so glad I did. It’s amazing what 4 days on the ocean and October sun of the Mediterranean can do for your soul. We rented a house right on the beach with Airbnb and it was perfect. Such a beautiful stretch of sand. The crowds had gone and we were greeted only by locals. This was the way to go. Loved every minute. Thanks Kate. XX

LDW


L I S B O A

by Lindsay Drew Wotherspoon


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Colour Theory…

Loved having lunch here.

You’ve all seen the tiles… How incredible are these??

Lisbon Cathedral.

Alfama.

Best spot for a beer. Alfama.

Laundromat, Alfama.

Lisboa, October 25th, 2019. My first time to Portugal and first European trip I took for the weekend a couple months after moving to London in August. We stayed on the coast (dreamy beach photos next post) but took a taxi into town for my sister’s birthday that day. I loved it. So different from neighbouring Spain, yet so similar. Honestly I could just roam those streets a little longer, soaking in the sea air and smell of grilled fish in the air. Ready for a glass of vinho verde at noon, a pastel de nata and espresso at 3pm, then hit the shops for some specialty tinned fish and wine! There are loads of hip restaurants in this town and hole in the wall banging fish restaurants you won’t want to miss. Really didn’t have the time to fully take it in but if you are going there are plenty of in the know guides like this one here. Can’t wait to go back!

LW