Gary
@druidsplace.bsky.social
Appreciating, not practising music, whisky, art - Brummie in exile - UTV - No flags - Not really a druid (sorry) - Hoary traveller - Seen Tom Waits live
Resistance proved fertile. @snappedankles.bsky.social bringing the forest rave to the Piper last night
November 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Resistance proved fertile. @snappedankles.bsky.social bringing the forest rave to the Piper last night
Then a dash across to the Barbican in time to catch a couple of rare treats, Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer, followed by the inimitable Tortoise. Perfect day
November 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Then a dash across to the Barbican in time to catch a couple of rare treats, Jeremiah Chiu & Marta Sofia Honer, followed by the inimitable Tortoise. Perfect day
Early @babayagashut.bsky.social show at the ICA, Craven Faults wonderful atmospheric electronica sounding spot on. And looking formidable. Great support from Flaer too.
November 23, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Early @babayagashut.bsky.social show at the ICA, Craven Faults wonderful atmospheric electronica sounding spot on. And looking formidable. Great support from Flaer too.
I saw a tiny band playing on a table top. I think it was Tortoise
November 23, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I saw a tiny band playing on a table top. I think it was Tortoise
Slovenian drone folk trio Sirom at the Rose Hill Tavern. Stage stuffed full with homemade and improvised instruments, but what a magical, hypnotic sound
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Slovenian drone folk trio Sirom at the Rose Hill Tavern. Stage stuffed full with homemade and improvised instruments, but what a magical, hypnotic sound
Unforgettable. The Space Lady landed at the Jazz Cafe last night and sprinkled stardust everywhere.
November 19, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Unforgettable. The Space Lady landed at the Jazz Cafe last night and sprinkled stardust everywhere.
Holly Lane, Erdington, April 1928 (from a glass plate negative). Nock's Brickworks on the right, later a landfill site, now a housing estate.
November 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Holly Lane, Erdington, April 1928 (from a glass plate negative). Nock's Brickworks on the right, later a landfill site, now a housing estate.
A memorable journey through the Piper's space portal to the evergreen Planet Gong. Transcendence in East Hastings
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
A memorable journey through the Piper's space portal to the evergreen Planet Gong. Transcendence in East Hastings
Settling in to a trio of Christine Ott film-inspired works. Beautifully compiled and presented by Gizeh Records and Dark Peak Press
November 16, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Settling in to a trio of Christine Ott film-inspired works. Beautifully compiled and presented by Gizeh Records and Dark Peak Press
With their new LP just out on @riotseasonrecords.bsky.social, Codex Serafini bringing their heady acid incantations to Tough Love St Leonards this afternoon.
November 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
With their new LP just out on @riotseasonrecords.bsky.social, Codex Serafini bringing their heady acid incantations to Tough Love St Leonards this afternoon.
Already seen These New Puritans twice this year. Sacrificing a ticket for Protomartyr for a third at Village Underground was made worthwhile by the fine company and, of course, Charles Hayward's excellent and energetic solo set
November 13, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Already seen These New Puritans twice this year. Sacrificing a ticket for Protomartyr for a third at Village Underground was made worthwhile by the fine company and, of course, Charles Hayward's excellent and energetic solo set
Swans have left the stage. But only after 2 1/2 hours of electrifying, brutal and beautiful music. All that after a haunting and poignant set from Jessica Moss drawing from her latest - and finest - release, Unfolding
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Swans have left the stage. But only after 2 1/2 hours of electrifying, brutal and beautiful music. All that after a haunting and poignant set from Jessica Moss drawing from her latest - and finest - release, Unfolding
Quality Midland presence at day two of Mutations: Big Special, GANS and Jools - plus Manc outfit Yaang - the picks of the day, but inevitable clashes meant missing some old favourites (Benefits, Pigsx7, Opus Kink)
November 10, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Quality Midland presence at day two of Mutations: Big Special, GANS and Jools - plus Manc outfit Yaang - the picks of the day, but inevitable clashes meant missing some old favourites (Benefits, Pigsx7, Opus Kink)
Day one of Mutations Festival in Brighton - highlights University, Upchuck and Makeshift Art Bar. Nearly ready for day two...
November 8, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Day one of Mutations Festival in Brighton - highlights University, Upchuck and Makeshift Art Bar. Nearly ready for day two...
Haven't managed to see Deathcrash since 2021 and last saw Divide & Dissolve on Low's final tour. Getting both at Corsica Studios made for a quality night - if a somewhat poignant one. 3 years to the day since we lost Mimi Parker, tributes on the stage and a lot of Low on the PA.
November 6, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Haven't managed to see Deathcrash since 2021 and last saw Divide & Dissolve on Low's final tour. Getting both at Corsica Studios made for a quality night - if a somewhat poignant one. 3 years to the day since we lost Mimi Parker, tributes on the stage and a lot of Low on the PA.
Saya Gray's quirky art pop was quite exceptional at Electric Brixton last night. As was her excellent backing band. Any comparison with Bill Bailey is quite unwarranted
November 5, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Saya Gray's quirky art pop was quite exceptional at Electric Brixton last night. As was her excellent backing band. Any comparison with Bill Bailey is quite unwarranted
Last couple nights out both with @babayagashut.bsky.social, great to see @sealionwoman.bsky.social opening for the mighty Big/Brave at the ICA, then a slightly gentler evening at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social with the intriguing White Sage and Immersion
November 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Last couple nights out both with @babayagashut.bsky.social, great to see @sealionwoman.bsky.social opening for the mighty Big/Brave at the ICA, then a slightly gentler evening at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social with the intriguing White Sage and Immersion
Enjoyed a few hours in the @walkerartgallery.bsky.social whilst in Liverpool. Finally saw the original Charles March Gere I only know from a print, but these works by Peter Doig and Jamie Holman were especially arresting
November 3, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Enjoyed a few hours in the @walkerartgallery.bsky.social whilst in Liverpool. Finally saw the original Charles March Gere I only know from a print, but these works by Peter Doig and Jamie Holman were especially arresting
Stellar line-up for the @castlesinspace.bsky.social Levitation. Excellent sets from @woodfordhalse.bsky.social @loulayorke.bsky.social @jojohnson.bsky.social @jamesadrianbrown.bsky.social @stoneanthem.bsky.social @lofive.bsky.social, before a suitably cosmic journey with @flcartographer.bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Stellar line-up for the @castlesinspace.bsky.social Levitation. Excellent sets from @woodfordhalse.bsky.social @loulayorke.bsky.social @jojohnson.bsky.social @jamesadrianbrown.bsky.social @stoneanthem.bsky.social @lofive.bsky.social, before a suitably cosmic journey with @flcartographer.bsky.social
More Black Country, New Road, this time at Brighton Dome. The Big Star cover was a bonus, as was My New Band Believe, the intriguing new project from ex-Black Midi man Cameron Picton. Very promising.
October 31, 2025 at 3:48 PM
More Black Country, New Road, this time at Brighton Dome. The Big Star cover was a bonus, as was My New Band Believe, the intriguing new project from ex-Black Midi man Cameron Picton. Very promising.
Something old, something new. David Bedford's orchestral works, including his Roy Harper-inspired Twelve Hours of Sunset.
Private View by London Clay - looks great, sounds even better @gema.bsky.social
Private View by London Clay - looks great, sounds even better @gema.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Something old, something new. David Bedford's orchestral works, including his Roy Harper-inspired Twelve Hours of Sunset.
Private View by London Clay - looks great, sounds even better @gema.bsky.social
Private View by London Clay - looks great, sounds even better @gema.bsky.social
Lovely Eggs celebrating 20 years at the Garage. Music to put a big smile on your face. Caught the excellent Polite Bureaux again too. A whole year since the last time, unbelievably.
October 28, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Lovely Eggs celebrating 20 years at the Garage. Music to put a big smile on your face. Caught the excellent Polite Bureaux again too. A whole year since the last time, unbelievably.
They're back. And they're on fire. @prolapseband.bsky.social completely chaotically brilliant at @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social last night. Unforgettable
October 27, 2025 at 9:38 AM
They're back. And they're on fire. @prolapseband.bsky.social completely chaotically brilliant at @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social last night. Unforgettable
Fabulous set from James Holden & Waclaw Zimpel at @alphabetbrighton.bsky.social. Getting there early definitely paid off, not sure there was much to see from further back
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Fabulous set from James Holden & Waclaw Zimpel at @alphabetbrighton.bsky.social. Getting there early definitely paid off, not sure there was much to see from further back
Lost count of how many times I've seen The Utopia Strong, but last night's set at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social must rank as one of their best. Excellent support from Andrew Liles too. Another top night's entertainment from @babayagashut.bsky.social
October 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Lost count of how many times I've seen The Utopia Strong, but last night's set at @cafeotodalston.bsky.social must rank as one of their best. Excellent support from Andrew Liles too. Another top night's entertainment from @babayagashut.bsky.social