Nice bit of slapping there. Which brings us neatly to Mr Thunderthumb himself, Mark King. No Level 42 here, though. This was MK’s only contribution to Nik Kershaw’s album The Riddle. You’ve probably never heard […]

No such list complete without some ‘Nard

Worth a listen just to hear Kirsty say some of Malcolm Tucker’s choicest jibes.

Yes mate, not even his main instrument. Love his playing though. Was listening to ‘Diary’ just yesterday.

A few more worthy of mention: Victor Feldman Chick Corea Herbie Hancock Lyle Mays Laura Nyro Aretha Franklin George Duke Ralph Towner Michael Omartian

My other current favourite act is Sons of Townhall, a marvellously fun acoustic duo with some of the sweetest songs I’ve heard for ages.

In the house and given time to listen I’ll invariably go to my vinyl collection, which is 99% 60s and 70s, 0.9% 80s and 90s and 0.1% 21st C. In the car, it’s a different matter because I keep all my new music on […]

(BC is second left, I’m on the right) 12 years ago (I think it was) we had our very first NZ Mingle, in the corner of a pub in Auckland city decked out as a library. Me, BC, Fraser and a couple of other guys who, […]

It appears that if I buy the bright side vinyl with free digital download I can only download the same mix, is that correct?

Thanks, enjoyed that. I’m coming round to the idea that AHM was a more accomplished work than I’ve often thought. I’m sure many people view that post-Syd pre-Meddle period as a time when the Floyd were coasting, […]

Marmalade, I like marmalade

A couple of clips from Hejira’s show at the Jazz Cafe in July. Sound mix was about right on this occasion. In France They Kiss on Main Street: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXtEsi6jnv0 Edith & The Kingpin: […]

Robert Palmer’s Addicted To Love was originally a duet with Chaka Khan.

Recently learnt to play Willoughby’s Farm by Ralph McTell, which has a couple of tricksy hammer ons and pull offs in amongst the picking. If anyone has Transatlantic’s Contemporary Guitar Sampler album, it’s the […]

A Judee Sill cover by Shawn

Yeah, I’m disappointed to miss it and have a bit of a mingle. Raise a 🥃 in my absence. And if you know anyone who needs a ticket…

If you like the Shadows and Light album, you won’t be disappointed

Sunday night in London. Think I saw @MikeH there too.