Roddy is the one I always wonder about. Was lucky enough to see one of the 58 gigs. Just him and a guitar. Sounded great, looked fine… maybe he just doesnt need the money? I’d love to see him again.

Any Reni claims that having agreed to reform he went to check his bank balance when shopping and suddenly found there was £2million in it… So, a few quid. (Is this a place to bemoan again the fact that […]

How have we got this far in the thread without anyone mentioning Steely Dan? “turn up the Eagles, the neighbours are listening”. And the half hearted response “they stab it with their Steely knives”…

Very enjoyable. And unexpected

Saw them at Bearded Theory, and they were very good (and funny)

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A text message from the boy (with a reminder that my birthday present from them both was also a Father’s Day present – cheese and meat). A request for money from the girl… A fried breakfast from the GLW – but […]

Probably too obvious but the Koln Concert by Keith Jarrett Low/Station to Station Sunken Condos – Donald Fagen Record – Tracey Thorn Secrets – Gil Scott Heron (or I’m New here if you want to be more up to […]

I alternate between Vegas and Treasure as my favourite Cocteaus album depending on mood and nostalgia (Treasure has special emotions associated with it for me). Other suggestions – More Adventurous by Rilo Kiley

Got 2 tickets for the 3rd show in Manchester – first 2 sold out before I could check with the GLW, and only the £250/head packages were left. £70 each not terrible. Probably gone by now. Typical thing of all t […]

Mostly I was on holiday in May – to Malta by train (ok the last bit was a ferry). Then a festival. So, Listened: Bearded Theory festival. Excellent. Iggy, Yard Act, Lottery Winners, Kristen Hersh, Sisters of […]

rather an aside, another footballing great is only remembered as a manager despite scoring 251 goals in 274 (lower level) appearences – Brian Clough. Thats about the same rate as Erling Haarland (though lower […]

Yup. and mine is that the one I listen to the most is Reckoning. I’m not saying it is the best – its just my go to

I love Record – which is semi-autobiographical. But been on the TT/EBTG train since Night and Day…

there was indeed a Benny Hill chase in Love and Monsters….

I’m very disappointed because now that Bob lives in the village, I was looking forward to concept albums about life in the west of Bradford. Ok, I admit there’s not a LOT of material to work with… Anyhow my […]

I thought Gatwas was good – but havent seen the last half dozen yet (been away a bit, then watching the Wheel of Time – which starts poorly then gets better). Thought Whittaker let down by the writing most of the […]

Oh God, have we got to the “young kids today…” stage? The kids are alright. Always have been. Always will be. And old fogeys (I’m 63 you know) will keep on saying that they aren’t. Ok, its not for us. […]

For some reason every time I have seen the Waterboys they have been too loud. On one occassion he asked the audience “is it loud enough” and the audience shrugged and went “yeah” – so they turned it up and ruined […]

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