Not really been that bothered by the accumulation of years. Although it is becoming clearer that the excesses of youth (and beyond) have clearly taken a toll of some sort as every movement is now preceded by a momentary check that everything is going to work as planned and then the involuntary groan as relief washes over me that indeed everything has worked. Muscles wise I’m still finding alcohol the best WD40 for aches and pains as they soon dissipate under the cosh of a couple of beers. Don’t try this at home kids!
So a big bash this weekend and not so much writing this week although I must congratulate my wife’s choir for reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent. The voting seemed very odd to me but that’s not the point for the choir they just loved sharing their joy and although an exhausting thing one they will remember for a long time for all the right reasons.
So the sounds this week, the week wherein the new Bonny Light Horseman album arrives as well as the new Eels. No choice really than to play these two tracks that seem to be reflections on age and ageing. Beautiful. The radio show is also a thing of beauty. Enjoy. As ever take what you want or need.
Old tools crafting out contemporary bluegrass-tinged gems. The album title implies an uncertain fate for songwriters and musicians, what with AI now mimicking human creative endeavours, but thankfully these ten tracks offer reassurance and hope. Holler Choir are from the emerging Americana and bluegrass hotbed of Asheville, North Carolina. Choir…
Heading to Scotland to avoid the rain... Having bailed on France, as described last week, your correspondent is in the throws of preparing to drive to Edinburgh to the Fringe. The beautiful Mrs H is singing as part of a Gospel choir in 3 shows, one of which is on…
Ten songs of americana-tinged and occasionally anthemic pop-rock. Following the release of his 2022 EP, “Don’t Look Back”, Blake Brown moved to Austin from Nashville. There he was introduced to producer Chris ‘Frenchie’ Smith with whom he worked to create his new album “Show Me The Light” released on his…
Riding the one eyed horse into dead town the scales fell from his eyes. Music was the only true god at once profane and divine
The dust blew through his mind as he considered the offering...
And then he scored it out of ten and waited for the world to wake up
Hi Keith,
Here’s wishing you a fantastic weekend of big bash birthday celebrations. Been there, done that, in fact as someone who’s recently notched up the ‘big seven one’ everything you say about aches, pains, and groans entirely resonates with me. Praise the Lord for the combined healing power of beer and music eh!
What a terrific band Bonny Light Horseman are – I’m particularly looking forward to hearing them play songs from their new album live in November. Cheers, David
keith hargreaves
10 months ago
Thanks David. Very much appreciated.
Yes that Bonny Light Horseman track is extraordinary
Hi Keith,
Here’s wishing you a fantastic weekend of big bash birthday celebrations. Been there, done that, in fact as someone who’s recently notched up the ‘big seven one’ everything you say about aches, pains, and groans entirely resonates with me. Praise the Lord for the combined healing power of beer and music eh!
What a terrific band Bonny Light Horseman are – I’m particularly looking forward to hearing them play songs from their new album live in November. Cheers, David
Thanks David. Very much appreciated.
Yes that Bonny Light Horseman track is extraordinary