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.
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
“This other Eden, demi-paradise…”
August 17, 2025 at 11:09 AM
“This other Eden, demi-paradise…”
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.
“You can have it all, but how much do you want it?” indeed.
July 5, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“You can have it all, but how much do you want it?” indeed.
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.
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.
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.
The trouble with this one is I keep pausing to make a note of the next Ron Carter album I should listen to.
March 3, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The trouble with this one is I keep pausing to make a note of the next Ron Carter album I should listen to.
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.
I don’t know, this new Wallace and Gromit looks a little sinister.
December 13, 2024 at 9:14 PM
I don’t know, this new Wallace and Gromit looks a little sinister.
I don’t even know what this means.
December 4, 2024 at 2:04 PM
I don’t even know what this means.
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.