I’ve listened to their music for years. I finally saw them live (in Edinburgh) last year. It was an extraordinary musical experience.

Coconut by Harry Nilsson…”you put the lime in the coconut…”

A timely and interesting thread. Coincidentally, my monthly Spotify playlist was mostly Folk Rock this month. Check it out: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2xjkYd0fwrN79fUgDpBOL2?si=_aaCwbKdRbiA7zhA6BDdTg&pi=B-Esma1PQCmY6

It’s increased to £79.99 today!

I also heard that he’s planning an album: ‘Putin on the Ritz’.

…I also found out that Ernie was the fastest milkman in the west and about where he had his cocoa every week.

I found my thrill on Blueberry Hill…

Tickets are really pricey, so I’m giving them a miss. I saw them twice in London previously. The nearest venue to me is now Glasgow, but I can see a whole load of other acts in Edinburgh for this single gig £ […]

Loved the bit about the buckets…particularly with the backdrop!

Melvyn was great this morning on Radio 4 as guest editor. I loved his piece about The Southbank Show and what he was up against when he started it. His first subject for the show was Paul McCartney. A number of […]

I’ve always loved Chris Rea’s music. A great guitarist and that voice! My two favourite albums of his are ‘Dancing With Strangers’ and ‘On The Beach’. I have loads of happy memories associated with both and st […]

A splendid list. I’d happily sacrifice Tubular Balls for Nick Drake’s ‘Five Leaves Left’.

I’ve had just a few cancelled gigs over the years, particularly with Covid: Lenny Kravitz; Steeleye Span; Fish; Paul Simon (he played a couple of days later); Camel. Anything to do with wildlife seems to be a bit […]

Sad to hear about Dave Cousins, a giant of Folk Rock. I’ve followed the Strawbs for years, finally getting to see them live as The Acoustic Strawbs at the Edinburgh Festival a few years ago. Their quality was […]

I can’t tell you that, otherwise…

The one in G major.

There are some great lists here. The spread of musical knowledge and appreciation in this group is impressive. Here’s my top ten secret passions: Shostakovich – the two piano concertos Ravel – piano concerto ( […]

Snarky Puppy. They’re good too!

Love Calexico, particularly their music with another favourite Iron & Wine. Mention should also be made of Hiss Golden Messenger, Cowboy Junkies and John Hiatt.

Good call. I also like the band If, rock with a hint of jazz (and vice versa).