…. that’s Van apparently

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/van-morrison-ronnie-johnson-interview-b3046736.html?lid=mxp4pi0sbcl9&utm_medium=email&utm_source=braze&utm_campaign=IndyCulture%20Newsletter%2012-09-26&utm_term=IND_Culture_Newsletter_CDP&empar=c989b67527a580bbba655a3d4b40fc54da8157a14a1d309ce622fec38bf52356

As agreed and passed unopposed at the recent AGM, the New Rules are in force as from 01/08/26. I’m really looking forward to Frantic Friday (“Anyone who posts an eagle is automatically given a 32 stroke penalty”) and as for “Torrid Tuesday” (“Whoever is last shall be first”) – I simply can’t wait. Best of luck, may the best man win …. as long as he was born in Aberdeen.

Released with his approval and no fuss

I think it’s almost February in New Zealand?

Sound quality much better on Tidal and they pay artists significantly more – you know it makes sense

https://www.smry.ai/proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetimes.com%2Farticle%2Fa2b516de-824f-463a-8711-168b73892875%3FshareToken%3D09a0e766be5e4cc1d5daec3f5ee7bbf5

I read the article and couldn’t find “I’d like to thank all my supporters on the AfterWord” Seriously, huge congrats and kudos to Colin!

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/nov/19/i-never-wanted-to-sing-into-a-vacuum-scottish-folk-pioneer-dick-gaughans-fight-for-his-lost-music?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

He posted this AI generated video on his Truth channel. “Satire” his spokesperson said. If there’s still a world left in fifty years they’re going to be saying “he was US President ????”

https://youtu.be/7uGKtihX1U4?si=STFY3t9UzAAtxwZX

… a hole in one!!

Black Celebration has set his alarm for one minute past midnight on the 1st July. Mike and Junior will be waking up a few hours later, mashie niblicks oiled and balls sparkling white. Everyone else, try and get some rest. The Big Day approaches.

In my role as Official Scorer, I should mention a couple of Rule Changes: Anybody who scores more than one eagle per round is instantly disqualified Leedsboy must start every hole with ZAKAH

Apart from that, best of luck and may the best player win (as long as it’s me)

A friend’s Dad (now 92) lives in Grayshot (near Guildford) but is soon moving into a Care Home. He has a large collection of near-perfect condition vinyls, all of which are Classical. Local charities are not interested. He’s a rich old bugger so not particularly interested in getting any money for them but would love his much-prized records to find a good home.

Any ideas, chaps?

That’s my boy that is

https://brichris.bandcamp.com/album/bleu

Obviously, Dr Wu should be Number 1

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/steely-dan-songs-ranked-1235271289/show-biz-kids-1235273169/

Shows you how in the know I am – didn’t realise he and Amanda are no more

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/jason-isbell-solo-album-foxes-in-the-snow-1235234266/

No fanfare, it’s just there. Good to see the old boy is back on top form.

I do this every five years or so. What y’all listening to right now? No cheating, just the song currently on the turntable (or the very last music you played). No cheating now… embarrassing or groovy, nobody will laugh (fact check needed).

The winner of the AfterWord Album of 2024 (at least in my AfterWord) has just recorded a Tiny Desk. Cool

Fancy volunteering ? Baron H is seemingly unavailable, I’m travelling a lot in December and Gary is deaf.

Anyone who has done the deed in the past knows it’s hard work especially when surrounded by festive foolery and gin-soaked relatives.

Those of you not following the close-season Wordle thread might not be aware of my current form. Birdie after birdie after birdie. To be honest, you might as well award me the October Trophy right now. For those of you foolish enough to still wish to compete I offer a condescending pat on the shoulder and a wholly insincere “Good luck”.

Whenever I stay away with friends or family and despite always having some with me, I always use their toothpaste! Hee and hee! Time to fess up, people. What other mad, bad and dangerous transgressions do you indulge in?

Sorry to bore non-players –

Anybody fancy being Scorer for the August comp? I’m moving around next month so not me I’m afraid…

This will do until 1st May

In a private email, Bri informs me of his renewed enthusiasm for the works of Lou Reed. It is his firm belief that Magic & Loss is Lou’s best, most coherent album. I can’t comment because I’m not really a fan but Bri would appreciate input and discussion from his old AW chums

Wgron

Or Pink Floyd, Jethro Full or Richard Thompson

…it was very messy