My blog from 20 years ago yesterday. An impending World Cup, Thatcher, current reading and The Grumpyman Dj’s at a political fundraiser! substack.com/@andrewthoma...

A lovely day spent wandering around Upfest in Bristol

My blog from 24 years ago today. Features Literature, music and ruminations on avoiding violence at football and gigs. substack.com/@andrewthoma...

So today it’s the centenary of the birth of Miles Davis. He made some of my favourite music, this is my favourite.Back in 2001 when on holiday in New York, one freezing cold December morning we took a ride on the subway to the Bronx. We visited the wonderful Woodlawn cemetery, where Miles is buried.

My blog from 20 years ago today, after seeing the wonderful Richard Hawley for the first time. substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Typical urban Bristol

Finally cricket words on blog, featuring @gloscricket.bsky.social @kentcricket.co.uk Northants and Hadrian’s Wall! rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2026/05/22/s...

Fabulous to see the wonderful Charlie Parr back in Bristol this evening. Fine support from My Two Toms as well

My blog from 20 years ago today. A brilliant week of music abd art in London. substack.com/@andrewthoma...

My blog from 24 years ago today. The funeral of an old family friend, and the impact she had on my life. Plus Sufism Stevens at a tiny social club near us! substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Glos v Norhants.David J, formally of Bauhaus and originally from Northampton wrote this lyric “He's in the pink, smiles with these eyes Tips that hat to his old friend the sun.Inclement weather comes as no surprise.But it's over before it's begun” Maybe we will see play youtu.be/v50rHFtqSYk?...

Right then, day 3 of Gloucestershire v Northamptonshire game. Can we possibly have as much fun as we did yesterday afternoon?

After a brilliantly bonkers final couple of hours at the Gloucestershire v Northamptonshire game this afternoon I’m letting The Keith Jarrett Trio calm down the pulse rate.

Frustrating day with the weather but the game is moving on quite rapidly with Northants 87/6 so still 67 behind Gloucestershire.

After a stressful day of cricket, it was great to go to The Bristol Music Club for a night of piano music. Featuring Gareth Sager (The Pop Group/Rip Rig and Panic ) and Naima Nefertiti.

Gloucestershire 76-5 at lunch against Northants. WG Grace is not amused

23 years ago yesterday, I was writing about my memories of hearing and seeing The Smiths substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Glos v Kent perfectly set for a great last day. I am walking to the ground now. Who have you got your money on @gidcoe.bsky.social ?

Well that was rather lovely. The Leisure Society at Prema Arts.

Tonight’s gig venue Prema Arts Centre for The Leisure Society

Wonderful day watching @gloscricket.bsky.social v @kentcricket.co.uk in Bristol

Wow! The Loft were fantastic last night! 🔥🔥🔥 Thanks to everyone who came out. Such a friendly and charming audience. We're grateful to @bizarropromo.bsky.social for organizing, and to Logan, The Croft's brilliant sound engineer, who made everything sound SO good. @precrecs.bsky.social

My blog from 20 years ago today. We had just heard about the death of Grant McLennan, was listening to a Camera Obscura single that should have been a huge hit, getting ready to see Nick Hornby, Camera Obscura and Bricolage. Though not on the same bill obviously! substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Lovely night at @thecroftbristol seeing @the_loft_uk and @thelovelybasement. Super sociable and hats off to the person doing the sound, absolutely cracking mix.

Lovely night at @thecroftbristol seeing @the_loft_uk and @thelovelybasement. Super sociable and hard to the person doing the sound, absolutely cracking mix.

My blog from 21 years ago today. Sunday football success, gig anticipation, and Bristol in the 2nd World War. substack.com/@andrewthoma...

The food of the gods

Open up the images below to see the cover of a new comp from Cherry Red highlighting a lot of music that Orynthia and I would have listened to in the 80’s. Then compare it with the picture of us in front of Carnegie Hall, NYC in the late 80’s. Should we be claiming model fees?

A little late but here is my latest cricket blog rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2026/04/25/i...

Dear Historian by the brilliant Joff Winterhart. A treat for all of those who have been overlooked, in a pointless meeting. If you enjoy the TV work of Mackenzie Crook, you will be delighted with this. Wonderful stuff

My blog from 24,years ago today. Focus on the really important thing about football-the lifelong friendships that it fosters. Also memories of seeing Joy Division, going to the Hacienda and Factory Records. substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Good quality wall treasure on the way to watch cricket in Bristol today

What a beautiful time we had at launch of the Pictures Frames two ep’s CD last night

Morning listening. Vive les Bananes is a particular treat

First cricket blog of the new season. It’s not going to plan! rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2026/04/13/t...

A bonus blog from 21 years ago today. Its all about books. What would you choose? substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Nice(er) day for it. @gloscricket.bsky.social v @durhamcricket.bsky.social

My Blog from 20 years ago today features a wonderful night in Glasgow with the abandon Bricolage and a chance encounter with Orange Juice founder member James Kirk substack.com/@andrewthoma...

We are having a lovely time at @walesgoespop.bsky.social one more day to go

Sad news, his gentle, daft humour was a joy. RIP Glen Baxter

My blog from 22 years ago yesterday. And like yesterday’s post it talks about a notable childhood holiday. The small town of Laugharne has changed quite a lot since those days. Family tension and a World Cup add to the drama! substack.com/@andrewthoma...

My blog from 21 years ago today was prompted by the death of former Prime Minister Jim Callaghan. It’s not about politics though. A snapshot of a different England, far removed from my experience of growing up in an ordinary suburb of Bristol. substack.com/@andrewthoma...

My blog from 22 years ago today. Mainly a lengthy piece on my childhood aim, which was simply, to be older. The piece was mainly inspired by the excellent Jonathan Letham novel Fortress of Solitude substack.com/@andrewthoma...

Looking forward to this festival in Cardiff

Great night ahead

Blog from 22 years ago today. Takeshi Kitano, Michael Chabon and some good spring listening substack.com/@andrewthoma...

My latest “Blog from 20 years ago today” featuring a thumping win for City. And a night The Cube with Jock Scott and Gareth Sager, plus a unique DJ set from Geoff Barrow! substack.com/@andrewthoma...

You should all go, it’s great