Simon Beard
@simonmbeard.bsky.social
Founding member of Gourmet Left. Lover of Fender. All views are not my own.
Blimey, that's today's front page.
January 31, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Blimey, that's today's front page.
That bloke in black does look like a milk thief.
January 29, 2026 at 9:03 PM
That bloke in black does look like a milk thief.
One reason why I've never been in a band that plays covers is my inability to play the Here Comes You Man riff.
January 27, 2026 at 7:15 AM
One reason why I've never been in a band that plays covers is my inability to play the Here Comes You Man riff.
I seem to recall reading that Stéphane Grappelli asked Django why they need three guitarists in Quintette du Hot Club de France and was told that when he (Grappelli) was soloing, Django was playing but when Django was soloing there'd only be two.
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 PM
I seem to recall reading that Stéphane Grappelli asked Django why they need three guitarists in Quintette du Hot Club de France and was told that when he (Grappelli) was soloing, Django was playing but when Django was soloing there'd only be two.
Many happy returns.
January 8, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Many happy returns.
I would too, if I could.
December 27, 2025 at 9:46 AM
I would too, if I could.
I also wouldn't accept an invite to the home or workplace of the person I'm investigating.
December 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I also wouldn't accept an invite to the home or workplace of the person I'm investigating.
Only if I don't get there first.
December 17, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Only if I don't get there first.
$5bn, according to the BBC.
December 16, 2025 at 8:59 AM
$5bn, according to the BBC.