Ben
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I’m all for the music recommendations…
Saw the majestic Tortoise at The Barbican and now when I grow up I think I want to be a vibraphonist.
November 22, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Saw the majestic Tortoise at The Barbican and now when I grow up I think I want to be a vibraphonist.
This was three full days of wall to wall highlights, incredible music and some very cool shit. I loved it.
Cheers to everyone who came to or was part of CD&GXX the other weekend. A total musical triumph if you ask anyone who was there.
Short form of bluesky makes a full list of thanks a pain, so go here for full list of appreciation. www.instagram.com/p/DQ7IiNxDHd...
Short form of bluesky makes a full list of thanks a pain, so go here for full list of appreciation. www.instagram.com/p/DQ7IiNxDHd...
November 19, 2025 at 9:36 PM
This was three full days of wall to wall highlights, incredible music and some very cool shit. I loved it.
Fortunate to have seen (Swami) John Reis three times at The Portland Arms (twice in Hot Snakes). Last night’s gig (and the band’s shirts) were fantastic. This rubbish picture is the best I could do.
October 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Fortunate to have seen (Swami) John Reis three times at The Portland Arms (twice in Hot Snakes). Last night’s gig (and the band’s shirts) were fantastic. This rubbish picture is the best I could do.
Sixty mesmeric minutes in the company of Brìghde Chaimbeul at The Junction 2
September 22, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Sixty mesmeric minutes in the company of Brìghde Chaimbeul at The Junction 2
I saw Terry Reid play live twice (Cambridge and Norwich). Both gigs were, in some way, quite shambolic and pretty chaotic, but Terry was nothing less than absolutely captivating. RIP.
August 5, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I saw Terry Reid play live twice (Cambridge and Norwich). Both gigs were, in some way, quite shambolic and pretty chaotic, but Terry was nothing less than absolutely captivating. RIP.
Here is my rather average picture from this evening’s absolutely exceptional Joan As Police Woman gig at the Cambridge Junction. What a trio.
July 29, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Here is my rather average picture from this evening’s absolutely exceptional Joan As Police Woman gig at the Cambridge Junction. What a trio.
Reposted by Ben
Hear Morphine’s slide bass on a secret fan recording, now streaming in full. www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07...
July 5, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Hear Morphine’s slide bass on a secret fan recording, now streaming in full. www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07...
Cannot *wait* to listen to this…
June 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Cannot *wait* to listen to this…
I listened to a great deal of Ron Carter’s music whilst reading this excellent book, and it blows my mind that I still didn’t really scratch the surface of what’s out there.
April 29, 2025 at 3:37 PM
I listened to a great deal of Ron Carter’s music whilst reading this excellent book, and it blows my mind that I still didn’t really scratch the surface of what’s out there.
@iammilliam.bsky.social Andy, can I be the umpteenth person to tell you this was a *superb* discussion. Loved it.
The genius of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ comic is impressed upon us from the very first page and it's unlike anything else in the comic canon.
🎧Join us this week as we ‘watch’ the Watchmen with special guest @iammilliam.bsky.social from @backlisted.bsky.social podcast.
🎧Join us this week as we ‘watch’ the Watchmen with special guest @iammilliam.bsky.social from @backlisted.bsky.social podcast.
This is three-dimensional chess!
♟️🙂🌆
buff.ly
April 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
@iammilliam.bsky.social Andy, can I be the umpteenth person to tell you this was a *superb* discussion. Loved it.
This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.
April 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.
The Messthetics gig, with James Brandon Lewis, at The 100 Club in February was an absolute blinder - so to have the chance to see them again in Cambridge is a proper treat.
April 14, 2025 at 12:27 PM
The Messthetics gig, with James Brandon Lewis, at The 100 Club in February was an absolute blinder - so to have the chance to see them again in Cambridge is a proper treat.
As a Mike Watt fan-boy, this is essential reading/listening:
April 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
As a Mike Watt fan-boy, this is essential reading/listening:
Les Rallizes Dénudés: the rougher the recording, the better they sound.
April 2, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Les Rallizes Dénudés: the rougher the recording, the better they sound.
This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.
March 29, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.
This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.
February 15, 2025 at 10:47 AM
This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.
That feeling when you realise there’s an incredible gig coming up and you won’t be able to make it. Just gutted.
December 27, 2024 at 5:05 PM
That feeling when you realise there’s an incredible gig coming up and you won’t be able to make it. Just gutted.
The magnificent Califone at The Portland Arms last night. One of those gigs where I just felt enormously privileged to be able to watch an amazing band do their thing. (I nicked this pic off Instagram, BTW)
November 14, 2024 at 7:29 PM
The magnificent Califone at The Portland Arms last night. One of those gigs where I just felt enormously privileged to be able to watch an amazing band do their thing. (I nicked this pic off Instagram, BTW)
Ridiculously excited to be able to see Califone live within the next few months.
August 16, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Ridiculously excited to be able to see Califone live within the next few months.
Myriam Gendron’s new album is exquisite.
May 13, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Myriam Gendron’s new album is exquisite.
Not sure you can post YouTube links here. But David Pajo remains a gift to the world and this is a great What’s In My Bag.
April 10, 2024 at 7:31 AM
Not sure you can post YouTube links here. But David Pajo remains a gift to the world and this is a great What’s In My Bag.
Really looking forward to reading the smart new English translation of Guillaume Belhomme’s book on Eric Dolphy.
February 15, 2024 at 10:02 AM
Really looking forward to reading the smart new English translation of Guillaume Belhomme’s book on Eric Dolphy.