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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, In Praise of the Fleece 4 years, 6 months ago
Hmm, I suppose technically it’s a hoodie. Does that mean its not also a fleece?
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, In Praise of the Fleece 4 years, 6 months ago
It being dress-down Friday, I’m sitting at work wearing a fleece my son bought me for Christmas. His mother and I met at an introductory event for our university’s role-playing society.
34 years later our […]
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Your top songs of the last 10 years 4 years, 6 months ago
My problem with this, and with the annual best albums of the year poll, is that these days I very rarely encounter music that I know is capital-N new. Don’t get me wrong, I’m still encountering music that’s new […]
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, A few hours in Edinburgh 4 years, 9 months ago
Cheers Mr R.
I’ll consider that one but it might be a bit late as I have to catch a train back to Galashiels and don’t want to roll into my B&B at gone midnight!
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Baron Counterpane wrote a new post 4 years, 9 months ago
I’m in Edinburgh this Saturday. I’ll have maybe from 5pm to 8:30pm free to catch a show at the Fringe. Anyone have any suggestions?
Music, exhibitions or spoken-word stuff would be of interest. Comedy OK if I […] -
Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Best record shops? 4 years, 9 months ago
Oh, that’s sad news. I too spent much of my student grant (1982-85) at the Record Collector. I still go in once a month or so to buy CDs but don’t buy vinyl.
Broomhill doesn’t need another eaterie.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, That's me in the spotlight 4 years, 9 months ago
I played half of Richard the Lionheart (the half that didn’t involve riding a horse) in a made-for-TV documentary about a quarter of a century ago.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, ATM: Holiday reading? 4 years, 9 months ago
Right, I’m going to combine Page-turner and Historical by heartily recommending two books that straddle both categories. “Blackout” and “All Clear” by Connie Willis are a pair of novels that together tell the […]
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Cringe-inducing bits in songs you love 4 years, 9 months ago
The “dancer” will be Maria McKee of Lone Justice and of oft-trotted-out Fergal Sharkey/Benmont Tench anecdote fame.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, What 5 albums have you listened to most in your life? Be honest, not trendy. 4 years, 10 months ago
Rather late to this party and it’s years since I posted owt here but for what it’s worth I think probably…
1. Running On Empty – Jackson Browne
2. Nightowl – Gerry Rafferty
3. Out of the Blue – ELO
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Live from Towersey 5 years, 8 months ago
I saw Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (to name but three) at our local folk club (Royal Traditions near Sheffield) and he is indeed a remarkable player of a squeezie thing. I strongly recommend catching him if you get […]
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Musical mementos 6 years, 2 months ago
Most of the gigs I’m seeing these days are small enough that I’m buying CDs from the artists themselves at a merch table. Some of them (Austin Lucas, Case Hardin, Bob Collum) are signed. Does that count?
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Musical mementos 6 years, 2 months ago
We have a winner!
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Let's List Lists! 6 years, 6 months ago
Good Technology – I haven’t heard that for years though I’ve got the 12″ single somewhere.
I remember going to see the Red Guitars at the Leadmill in Sheffield in my student days. Am I right in thinking they […]
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Anyone feeling sorry for Theresa May? 6 years, 6 months ago
Post-referendum boost in political engagement. Give the voters an opportunity to see their votes actually making a difference and they’ll come back next time.
I anticipate a tailing off over the next few elections.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, The Beautiful Ones 6 years, 6 months ago
I’m sorry, one Susannah Hoffs does not a gorgeous band make.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Making small children cry: the ugliest bands in pop. 6 years, 6 months ago
Can’t believe no one’s mentioned Dr Feelgood.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Actually, I prefer the copycats 6 years, 6 months ago
Not quite the same thing but I prefer post- to pre-Godley-and-Creme-departure when it comes to 10cc.
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, Simplistic, but possibly accurate, band descriptions… 6 years, 6 months ago
Is it Led Zep at Ahmet Ertogan’s birthday party?
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Baron Counterpane commented on the post, I belong to Generation X 6 years, 7 months ago
I shall get off immediately and stop being ginger.
Does my tribe get a special tartan? Are there any sacred beast-spirits I need to embody in ceremonies around the sweat lodge? Oh, please, let there be a sweat lodge!
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