Well I could happily spend all afternoon making connections to any number of Kathryn Tickell tracks, but instead I’ll pick up on Kate Young aka Kate in the Kettle, who is currently Kathryn’s fiddle player, but God […]

Turangalila. Another evening well spent.

but but but Brigg Fair.
*drifts off into blissful reverie *

Rick Beato agrees

and all the more eloquent for being polite. Bravo.

“Let it happen, xylophone player” (2:33)

But that can’t possibly be a source of guilt!!! Not least on the basis of a great guitar solo that sits perfectly within the song. Etched on my mortal soul.

There is an hour of it, so I won’t post the link, but… Steve Reich’s Music for Eighteen Musicians. Rapture.

I’ll raise you. Per a previous ‘civilians’ thread, ‘announcing to a messroom of Mancunian traincrew that you are spending the weekend dancing to Blowzabella.’

Gin in the freezer just prior to use.

Fridge : Milk, Meat, Salad leaves of any description, Tomato Juice, Orange Juice, Mayo, and with unexpected controversy, chocolate.
Sun facing window sill : Tomatoes, fruit, growing herbs
Ambient (which is […]

as viewed from Dewsbury Viaduct by Northern Rail drivers.

I’m glad you said that, so I don’t have to.
When asking these questions, I’d also like them to ask, for context, Do you always holiday in Clacton? and When did you last really enjoy an evening out?

Indeed, we’ve all seen the Yes, Minister episode, I’m sure. So then we ask why IpsosMori wants to find such an outcome?

According to an IpsosMori poll this week 40% of those surveyed would like face masks to be required in shops and on public transport indefinitely. 35% want 10 day quarantine for international travel to become a […]

Last gig will have been a Friday night at Northwich Folk Club in Feb 20.
Next gig? Ely Folk Festival starting tomorrow night. I may be emotional.

Not the famous ‘multiple Galician bagpipes’ malware?

BEEN: on holiday too. South West Coast Path. My knees are 5 years older than when I started this project, and they don’t like steps; it’s easier walking in the Lake District. All very wonderful, all the same. […]

Without Alan Hull’s songwriting, I fear he is nothing.

My sport is cycling, so could this be my answer? Not a chance. One read of Paul Kimmage’s ‘Rough Ride’ would tell you that there is no glamour in the life of the professional cyclist. To be in the world top […]