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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 1d

Imagine the outrage that would arise if a politician proposed to remove cars worth less than £38k from the roads, even though they are currently being driven and maintained legally. Yet, when it's real people being discussed, it's treated like a thought experiment instead of a genuine threat.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 1d

I asked her about gigs outside of London, and she's at a showcase in New Orleans in January that will have several UK booking agents in attendance; so I'm sure she'll be in Glasgow or Edinburgh before too long 😉

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 1d

I don't begrudge anyone the experience of a stadium gig. But, for me, nothing beats standing mere feet from one of your favourite artists in an intimate venue - in this case, @emmaswiftsings.bsky.social (plus hubby, Robyn Hitchcock, in support) at a sold-out Troubador. Just glorious (and only £12)!

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 1d

Sorry, Bob - no merch for sale tonight! Had a quick word with Emma afterwards, and she said that she's working on a UK distribution deal for vinyl and CDs. Look for an announcement on Bluesky in a couple of weeks.

P.S. She was fabulous 😉

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 1d

No problem at all, Bob. I trust you had a fine holiday?

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M31🍁 @m31author.bsky.social · 2d

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Red Cavalry @redcavalry.bsky.social · Sep 2

Its that time again that we ask all non-musicians to do one thing to try and help the community out.

Join Bandcamp.

We're not saying spend money, but just joining and be open to streaming or following some new music is so important.

Help be the change you want to see

It's time to join Bandcamp

Poster of a man in suit looking at a watch with the slogan - Time to Join Bandcamp

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 3d

Presumably, she regarded her grandparents with contempt.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 3d

Minister for Cultural Purity.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 3d

POTTAGE OR NOTHING!!!

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 3d

Funny how she didn't include pizza or pasta in the list of foods she's never tried.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 4d

Bloom? Is he related to the equally delightful Godfrey?

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 4d

He is clearly too young to have experienced the sheer tribalism of the pre-Hillsborough terraces. I was by no means a regular attendee, but my memories are mainly of the utter hostility inside the grounds and the huge efforts outside to keep the two sets of fans apart. As usual, he talks bollocks.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 5d

It just gets better and better!

Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 5d

I think it's an excellent idea. We get rid of a load of racists, and they can pick crops in Texan fields - I've heard that there are a lot of job opportunities for some reason.

Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 5d

I trust the assistant made a joke about 'money for old rope', because, if not, they need to be fired! 😉

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 5d

I wish the Home Office would do exactly that.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 7d

The perfect analogy!

Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 8d

Cheers, Richard. I must have played the album five times yesterday - it's stunning!

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 8d

Not completely new - you played a tune of his that I requested earlier this year 😉 Must check his album out.

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 8d

I only discovered last week that Nos Da Comrade is Welsh! Not sure what I thought it was, looking back 😄

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 8d

Evening all. Fabulous start!

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Danny George Wilson @dannythechamp.bsky.social · 10d

Looking forward to playing with The Champs in Nantwich as part of the ‘Words & Music Festival’ later this week…Excited to have our great mates The Dreaming Spires along too!! Tix still available so grab one and we’ll see you there!! 🚀😎❤️

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 12d

"DC, Chicago, Portland...."

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Mark Howson @renkadima.bsky.social · 12d

Does Jenrick understand that he is in a law-making role? If so, what's the point of creating laws if you then object to their enforcement?

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