A holding line...

...pending a short holiday. 

Three quick things to register:

• .dash's Chaika Casino at Theatre Souk is not to be missed - a fascinating piece, very inventively staged.  With a free pinball table and vodka, if you need any more inducements
• Neil Young's Le Noise is at the top of my current playlist - review to follow.  In fine voice, with solo electric guitar, in a distinctive aural setting from Daniel Lanois (hence the punning title).
• less convinced by a first listen to Sufjan Stevens' The Age of Adz.  The quirkiness has become ponderous, the melodies less accessible;  I was reminded at times of Rufus Wainwright, showing off - which isn't something to aim for.  Maybe it's a grower...