Tom
@grumpymantom.bsky.social
Tom from Bristol, music, art, books, architecture. All the usual stuff. Occasional Grumpyman DJ
Well that was a little disappointing
November 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Well that was a little disappointing
My latest cricket interview is with musician Michael Hiscock. A cricket fan who lives in one of the world’s great cities, yet virtually nobody there shares his love of the game. Radio is his salvation as you can read below
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Michael Hiscock Interview
I had some lovely feedback on the interview with Julien, that I posted in October. I think it prompted memories for quite a few of you. This time around my guest is the musician Michael Hiscock, a …
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November 19, 2025 at 9:23 PM
My latest cricket interview is with musician Michael Hiscock. A cricket fan who lives in one of the world’s great cities, yet virtually nobody there shares his love of the game. Radio is his salvation as you can read below
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This will be a splendid evening
Yes, it's true! It's all true! London tonight at Club Precious 2! ⬇️
TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT for @thelovelybasement.bsky.social launch show ... tickets available here wegottickets.com/event/679881/ .. and you get Nervous Twitch and Polite Company. Should be a few on the door as well. Meanwhile, big thanks Ged Babey @louderthanwar.bsky.social for this review ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 AM
This will be a splendid evening
This is a whole new level of Dry Stone Wall!
November 12, 2025 at 12:33 PM
This is a whole new level of Dry Stone Wall!
The fragile beauty of an early evening gig from Insecure Men at Rough Trade in Bristol.
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
The fragile beauty of an early evening gig from Insecure Men at Rough Trade in Bristol.
New York, a long time ago
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 AM
New York, a long time ago
Sorting out old records day.
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sorting out old records day.
Grandad at work in Bristol just over 100 years ago
November 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Grandad at work in Bristol just over 100 years ago
Nice day for an autumn stroll In Bristol
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Nice day for an autumn stroll In Bristol
We’ve had a sneaky listen to this, it’s great
First review in for Lowlands!
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Sold? Head to thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/music and pre-order your copy of beautiful limited edition vinyl today!
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Sold? Head to thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/music and pre-order your copy of beautiful limited edition vinyl today!
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New album: The Lovely Basement || Lowlands - Add To Wantlist
An embracing alt-country hum meets unhurried psychedelic pop, carried by a wiry guitar bite and loose vocals—idiosyncratic and distinctive. We listen to The Lovely Basement, which rises above itself o...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
We’ve had a sneaky listen to this, it’s great
Just watched the brilliant I Swear, heartbreaking and hilarious. Superb
October 29, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Just watched the brilliant I Swear, heartbreaking and hilarious. Superb
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What are you doing this weekend? If you're at a loose end, why not listen to some music? Something new? Like a track from our spiffy new album Lowlands, which is now available to pre-order?
Indulge yourself here thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/album/lowlands
Indulge yourself here thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/album/lowlands
October 25, 2025 at 9:01 AM
What are you doing this weekend? If you're at a loose end, why not listen to some music? Something new? Like a track from our spiffy new album Lowlands, which is now available to pre-order?
Indulge yourself here thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/album/lowlands
Indulge yourself here thelovelybasement.bandcamp.com/album/lowlands
First mass sighting of Panettone at our local Italian Deli. Xmas can’t be far away!
October 25, 2025 at 8:58 AM
First mass sighting of Panettone at our local Italian Deli. Xmas can’t be far away!
Great to see Jalen Ngonda in Bristol this evening.
October 23, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Great to see Jalen Ngonda in Bristol this evening.
In addition to the enjoyable 3-1 win over Southampton last night, it was a treat to pick up the debit copy of City fanzine “The 24”. Some chap called Waldo Lydecker has a couple of silly pieces in there. I wonder who he could be?
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 AM
In addition to the enjoyable 3-1 win over Southampton last night, it was a treat to pick up the debit copy of City fanzine “The 24”. Some chap called Waldo Lydecker has a couple of silly pieces in there. I wonder who he could be?
Excellent news, a treat for your ears
NEW RELEASE ALERT ! Friday Oct 24 – pre-order for PRELP 7: @thelovelybasement.bsky.social – Lowlands... you loved the 'Cornstalk Girl' single and here's a gorgeous slice of alt-country / Americana (with a bit of a VU feel). 100 vinyl copies from us for UK/US ... buy from No Aloha in EU.
October 21, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Excellent news, a treat for your ears
Latest cricket blog from me below, it’s a fun look at the sartorial side of the game. Pop your flannels and cable knit sweater on, then click the link below below.
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The Way We Wore
So now that the domestic cricket season, has been packed away in the kit bag. It’s time for me to think of some other topics to cover for this site. As in previous winters, I’ll be looking to have …
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October 20, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Latest cricket blog from me below, it’s a fun look at the sartorial side of the game. Pop your flannels and cable knit sweater on, then click the link below below.
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Someone who doesn’t know us, has managed to capture my wife and I at some point in the next few years
October 12, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Someone who doesn’t know us, has managed to capture my wife and I at some point in the next few years
A splendid evening on the pier with Richard Hawley
October 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
A splendid evening on the pier with Richard Hawley
A wonderful evening in the company of The Magnetic Fields for part 1 of the 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary tour. Back again tomorrow for part 2
September 29, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A wonderful evening in the company of The Magnetic Fields for part 1 of the 69 Love Songs 25th Anniversary tour. Back again tomorrow for part 2