Wednesday 24 December 2008

Saturday 20 December 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...

In addition to finishing off the Trojan Box Set (stop the sniggering US based readers) I have had this on constant rotation for a few days...

Wednesday 17 December 2008

In Concert

@ The Town Hall

The Old Dance School

Due to traffic congestion I didn't make more than the last couple of tunes, but what I did hear enthused me to buy one of their CDs - soon to be reviewed (in about 3-4 months if current progress is any guide)

Dave Swarbrick

Master fiddler - 'nuff said

Bellowhead

A joy! As much fun as is legal to have at a folk gig :)

Saturday 13 December 2008

Endless Art

Oliver Postgate 1925-2008



As others have commented, will the currently young be as moved in 30 years time by the passing of the creators of Tellytubbies or their ilk?

Friday 12 December 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...

discs one and two of

some interesting, some not so interesting

Friday 5 December 2008

Thursday 4 December 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...



Particularly enjoyed Jim Moray's take on All You Pretty Girls

Tuesday 2 December 2008

In Concert

Jarvis Cocker rocks!

@ Birmingham Academy

Friday 28 November 2008

speaking to truth



Hitler's BNP membership gets leaked - Well, it made me laugh

Thursday 27 November 2008

Monday 24 November 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...



Mmmm, Sub Poppy goodness...

Saturday 22 November 2008

In Concert

Carter USM - still yet to disappoint live.

@ Birmingham Academy

Thursday 13 November 2008

Laguna del Tesoro

Wednesday 12 November 2008

Tuesday 11 November 2008

Madrid

Monday 10 November 2008

Cáceres

Sunday 9 November 2008

Tobruck



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Saturday 8 November 2008

Mérida

Friday 7 November 2008

Thursday 6 November 2008

Salamanca

Wednesday 5 November 2008

Segovia

Tuesday 4 November 2008

Madrid

Monday 3 November 2008

Madrid

Sunday 2 November 2008

Madrid

Saturday 1 November 2008

Madrid

Friday 31 October 2008

Thursday 30 October 2008

Madrid

Wednesday 29 October 2008

Salamanca

Tuesday 28 October 2008

Corte



At least I think it was Corte...

Monday 27 October 2008

Fars

Sunday 26 October 2008

Salamanca

Saturday 25 October 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...



A classic. In the main, stands up quite well despite the passing of over two decades.

Friday 24 October 2008

Mérida

Thursday 23 October 2008

Mérida

Wednesday 22 October 2008

Salamanca

Tuesday 21 October 2008

Salamanca

Monday 20 October 2008

Madrid

Sunday 19 October 2008

Saturday 18 October 2008

Friday 17 October 2008

Segovia

Thursday 16 October 2008

Avila

Wednesday 15 October 2008

Segovia

Tuesday 14 October 2008

Segovia

Monday 13 October 2008

Saturday 11 October 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...



Much liking of the tracks by The Jamil Sheriff Octet, The Inertia Trio, Rob Lavers Quartet, Joel Purnell Quartet, Ken Marley 7 Piece Jazz Ensemble and Sara Littlefield Band. Thanks Jazz Yorkshire & Jazzwise!

Friday 10 October 2008

Madrid

Wednesday 8 October 2008

Tuesday 7 October 2008

Madrid

Saturday 4 October 2008

Madrid

Friday 3 October 2008

Recently, I have mostly been listening to...



The Queensberry Rules, East of Ealing, Andy Smythe and Daniel Wylie were particularly good

Tuesday 30 September 2008

Segovia

Saturday 27 September 2008

Friday 26 September 2008

Speaking to truth

Thursday 25 September 2008

Just finished reading



Excellent. 9/10