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Music, football, dogs. Pay the artists for the art that makes your life better.
Shack were magisterial in Sheffield last night. Perfectly crafted songs suddenly spinning off at dizzying tangents. And I finally got to hear Carousel live.
Will further investigate the support Credits. Yet another Liverpool band with the obligatory impressive musical chops.
Will further investigate the support Credits. Yet another Liverpool band with the obligatory impressive musical chops.
December 15, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Shack were magisterial in Sheffield last night. Perfectly crafted songs suddenly spinning off at dizzying tangents. And I finally got to hear Carousel live.
Will further investigate the support Credits. Yet another Liverpool band with the obligatory impressive musical chops.
Will further investigate the support Credits. Yet another Liverpool band with the obligatory impressive musical chops.
Not a bad bill 41 years ago today. Highlight was the then unreleased Perfect Blue. Part of the show was later released on a BBC album but sadly not this song.
Loved that first Blow Monkeys album and first impressions of Del Amitri were good.
IIRC, Pat Nevin was in attendance at this one.
Loved that first Blow Monkeys album and first impressions of Del Amitri were good.
IIRC, Pat Nevin was in attendance at this one.
December 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Not a bad bill 41 years ago today. Highlight was the then unreleased Perfect Blue. Part of the show was later released on a BBC album but sadly not this song.
Loved that first Blow Monkeys album and first impressions of Del Amitri were good.
IIRC, Pat Nevin was in attendance at this one.
Loved that first Blow Monkeys album and first impressions of Del Amitri were good.
IIRC, Pat Nevin was in attendance at this one.
Third trip of the year to see the band of 1981. Fifteen and look it so entry to the bar is, well barred. No choice but to watch Wild Swans who are ace, an ornate version of the headliners. Best time I saw the Bunnymen. Open with No Hands, into With a Hip and then for the next hour they just own it.
December 12, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Third trip of the year to see the band of 1981. Fifteen and look it so entry to the bar is, well barred. No choice but to watch Wild Swans who are ace, an ornate version of the headliners. Best time I saw the Bunnymen. Open with No Hands, into With a Hip and then for the next hour they just own it.
Just had a sneaky peek at the Shack Setlist for Bristol last night. No spoilers but, all being well, I’ll soon be hearing my favourite Shack song live. Extra psyched now for Sheffield on Sunday.
Ps. It’s a John song.
Ps. It’s a John song.
December 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Just had a sneaky peek at the Shack Setlist for Bristol last night. No spoilers but, all being well, I’ll soon be hearing my favourite Shack song live. Extra psyched now for Sheffield on Sunday.
Ps. It’s a John song.
Ps. It’s a John song.
Sunday morning listening. What a band.
December 7, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Sunday morning listening. What a band.
December 5, 2025 at 9:11 PM
43 years ago today. I had terrible seats but I was 16 and I had to see them. Soundtrack to my early teenage years.
December 5, 2025 at 6:46 PM
43 years ago today. I had terrible seats but I was 16 and I had to see them. Soundtrack to my early teenage years.
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This live version of Kitchen Of Distinction's Mad As Snow with David McAlmont is on another level.
youtu.be/a-yLCGlG1uk?...
youtu.be/a-yLCGlG1uk?...
Mad as Snow (featuring David McAlmont)
YouTube video by stephenheroband
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December 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
This live version of Kitchen Of Distinction's Mad As Snow with David McAlmont is on another level.
youtu.be/a-yLCGlG1uk?...
youtu.be/a-yLCGlG1uk?...
Don’t stream music indoors and clearly listening to more podcasts on the dog walks.
But here we are
But here we are
December 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Don’t stream music indoors and clearly listening to more podcasts on the dog walks.
But here we are
But here we are
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My new novel Drum is now available to pre-order as a Kindle. You can't pre-order the pb but they are both out on Jan 1st. Like most people I've had to raise my prices v slightly but I hope you will think my endeavours worthy of the price of a couple of trendy coffees.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2TD6M2Q
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2TD6M2Q
Drum
Drum eBook : Chapman, Rob: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store
www.amazon.co.uk
December 2, 2025 at 11:15 AM
My new novel Drum is now available to pre-order as a Kindle. You can't pre-order the pb but they are both out on Jan 1st. Like most people I've had to raise my prices v slightly but I hope you will think my endeavours worthy of the price of a couple of trendy coffees.
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2TD6M2Q
www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0G2TD6M2Q
@iggypopbarker.bsky.social
Just seen my concert of the year unless Shack step up in two weeks. Patrick Fitzgerald with Julian Swales and Semay Wu at Trades Club, Hebden Bridge.
Mad As Snow was the peak. How does JS seem to barely touch that guitar yet coax such blissful sounds from it?
Just seen my concert of the year unless Shack step up in two weeks. Patrick Fitzgerald with Julian Swales and Semay Wu at Trades Club, Hebden Bridge.
Mad As Snow was the peak. How does JS seem to barely touch that guitar yet coax such blissful sounds from it?
November 29, 2025 at 11:43 PM
@iggypopbarker.bsky.social
Just seen my concert of the year unless Shack step up in two weeks. Patrick Fitzgerald with Julian Swales and Semay Wu at Trades Club, Hebden Bridge.
Mad As Snow was the peak. How does JS seem to barely touch that guitar yet coax such blissful sounds from it?
Just seen my concert of the year unless Shack step up in two weeks. Patrick Fitzgerald with Julian Swales and Semay Wu at Trades Club, Hebden Bridge.
Mad As Snow was the peak. How does JS seem to barely touch that guitar yet coax such blissful sounds from it?
Siouxsie & The Banshees 28.11.82
Only time I saw them but glad it was at my favourite venue in support of Kiss in the Dreamhouse, the album when the Banshees went Technicolour.
Only time I saw them but glad it was at my favourite venue in support of Kiss in the Dreamhouse, the album when the Banshees went Technicolour.
November 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Siouxsie & The Banshees 28.11.82
Only time I saw them but glad it was at my favourite venue in support of Kiss in the Dreamhouse, the album when the Banshees went Technicolour.
Only time I saw them but glad it was at my favourite venue in support of Kiss in the Dreamhouse, the album when the Banshees went Technicolour.
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Introduce yourself with 5 acts you've seen
Bogshed
Shirley Bassey
Bad Manners
Musical Youth
Bjorn Again
Bogshed
Shirley Bassey
Bad Manners
Musical Youth
Bjorn Again
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Introduce yourself with 5 acts you've seen
Bogshed
Shirley Bassey
Bad Manners
Musical Youth
Bjorn Again
Bogshed
Shirley Bassey
Bad Manners
Musical Youth
Bjorn Again
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RAINBOW (1972) was originally conceived as Britain's answer to Sesame Street, and Geoffrey, George, Zippy and Bungle would eventually become household names. But the first series featured a maniacal, wide-eyed, terrifying prototype of cuddly old Bungle Bear...
November 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
RAINBOW (1972) was originally conceived as Britain's answer to Sesame Street, and Geoffrey, George, Zippy and Bungle would eventually become household names. But the first series featured a maniacal, wide-eyed, terrifying prototype of cuddly old Bungle Bear...
One more before the dog walk
November 23, 2025 at 10:30 AM
One more before the dog walk
Another listen for one of my purchases of the year.
November 23, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Another listen for one of my purchases of the year.
20 November 1994 - Gene@The Leadmill, Sheffield
A fan of the early run of singles especially “Olympian” and they were a surprisingly robust live act.
Fairly sure Justine Frischmann was stood directly behind me and yakked to her friend throughout. If it was you, Justine, bad form!
A fan of the early run of singles especially “Olympian” and they were a surprisingly robust live act.
Fairly sure Justine Frischmann was stood directly behind me and yakked to her friend throughout. If it was you, Justine, bad form!
November 20, 2025 at 9:56 PM
20 November 1994 - Gene@The Leadmill, Sheffield
A fan of the early run of singles especially “Olympian” and they were a surprisingly robust live act.
Fairly sure Justine Frischmann was stood directly behind me and yakked to her friend throughout. If it was you, Justine, bad form!
A fan of the early run of singles especially “Olympian” and they were a surprisingly robust live act.
Fairly sure Justine Frischmann was stood directly behind me and yakked to her friend throughout. If it was you, Justine, bad form!
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This - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
November 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This - finally - is the definitive musical history Sheffield so richly deserves.
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
GROOVY, LAIDBACK AND NASTY is @danieldylanwray.bsky.social's authoritative and hugely entertaining story of the city, told through its independent artists, scenes and spirit.
Coming May 2026 geni.us/GroovyLaidba...
1981. This was great fun at 15. Virtually all of the singles up to that point plus the best of their previous two albums. Support was the abysmal Anti- Nowhere League.
November 18, 2025 at 2:41 PM
1981. This was great fun at 15. Virtually all of the singles up to that point plus the best of their previous two albums. Support was the abysmal Anti- Nowhere League.
The Smiths 16 November 1983 - Leicester Poly
Fourth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. A minibus for the short trek to Leicester is arranged. Armed with a hit single, every audience is devoted. Highlights are “This night has opened my eyes” and “TCM” twice over. Red Guitars support.
Fourth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. A minibus for the short trek to Leicester is arranged. Armed with a hit single, every audience is devoted. Highlights are “This night has opened my eyes” and “TCM” twice over. Red Guitars support.
The Smiths Live | Leicester Polytechnic | November 1983 [FULL SHOW]
YouTube video by The Smiths Live
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November 16, 2025 at 6:16 PM
The Smiths 16 November 1983 - Leicester Poly
Fourth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. A minibus for the short trek to Leicester is arranged. Armed with a hit single, every audience is devoted. Highlights are “This night has opened my eyes” and “TCM” twice over. Red Guitars support.
Fourth time seeing them but first time as a headliner. A minibus for the short trek to Leicester is arranged. Armed with a hit single, every audience is devoted. Highlights are “This night has opened my eyes” and “TCM” twice over. Red Guitars support.
Always liked “Little Arithmetics” so bought this in Oxfam today for £3. And the Van Morrison album for £4. Quietly pleased.
November 13, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Always liked “Little Arithmetics” so bought this in Oxfam today for £3. And the Van Morrison album for £4. Quietly pleased.
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In 1987, Suzanne Somers introduced and interviewed Wire on The Late Show. Seriously.They play "Drill" live. #PostPunk m.youtube.com/watch?v=qkf8...
Wire Meets Suzanne Sommers
YouTube video by Perry Amberson
m.youtube.com
November 9, 2025 at 2:43 AM
In 1987, Suzanne Somers introduced and interviewed Wire on The Late Show. Seriously.They play "Drill" live. #PostPunk m.youtube.com/watch?v=qkf8...
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It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
November 8, 2025 at 10:02 AM
It's been a very quiet week.
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
As a small business owner that’s a bit scary heading into my busy season.
So, if you're looking for unique #Christmas gifts, I make prints, homewares, cards & accessories inspired by midcentury design, music & architecture.
Have a nosy here gailmyerscough.co.uk
Another spin for one of my top 3 from 2025. Opener “Christopher and His Kind” is as good as anything KOD put out.
Hebden Bridge three weeks from today. Yes.
Hebden Bridge three weeks from today. Yes.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Another spin for one of my top 3 from 2025. Opener “Christopher and His Kind” is as good as anything KOD put out.
Hebden Bridge three weeks from today. Yes.
Hebden Bridge three weeks from today. Yes.
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A Friday hail Mary...
I have this gorgeous copy of Blowing Your Mind by Van the miserable Man which i would love to find an original sleeve for.
Does anyone have a tired copy, which a VG or better sleeve they'd be willing to sell to me (or for some Brighter Day credit)?
🙏
I have this gorgeous copy of Blowing Your Mind by Van the miserable Man which i would love to find an original sleeve for.
Does anyone have a tired copy, which a VG or better sleeve they'd be willing to sell to me (or for some Brighter Day credit)?
🙏
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
A Friday hail Mary...
I have this gorgeous copy of Blowing Your Mind by Van the miserable Man which i would love to find an original sleeve for.
Does anyone have a tired copy, which a VG or better sleeve they'd be willing to sell to me (or for some Brighter Day credit)?
🙏
I have this gorgeous copy of Blowing Your Mind by Van the miserable Man which i would love to find an original sleeve for.
Does anyone have a tired copy, which a VG or better sleeve they'd be willing to sell to me (or for some Brighter Day credit)?
🙏