“An utterly unique piece of work. It feels vaguely familiar but none of it actually is. To bring that level of freshness to a small independent production is quite an achievement. 9/10 - BBC Radio Wales. GAME is in Birmingham this coming Wednesday, Bristol 12-14 & 19-21st Dec. More showings coming.

This is a great read for your Indie music pal of a certain age. Recommend

The oddest, most unexpected Christmas album has already been heard in our house. Bob Dylan, what a guy.

A day late but it’s up Advent Calendar from Angela Harding

“But you grow up and you calm down And you’re working for the clampdown You start wearing the blue and brown And you’re working for the clampdown” The Clash / Working for the Clampdown.

What a night that was

Found this brilliant little Italian cafe in Sheffield this morning. A fine start to the day at Caffe Tucci

Sheffield wandering

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 rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2025/11/19/m...

This will be a splendid evening

This lovely show is back on the BBC iPlayer for a week. It’s a gem www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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.

New York, a long time ago

Sorting out old records day.

Grandad at work in Bristol just over 100 years ago

Nice day for an autumn stroll In Bristol

We’ve had a sneaky listen to this, it’s great

Just watched the brilliant I Swear, heartbreaking and hilarious. Superb

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

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.

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

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. rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/t...

Current favourite song is this languid beauty from @theloftuk.bsky.social youtu.be/RCf67fjT6_k?...

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

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

Final cricket blog of the season. All about a wonderful day at Lords rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2025/09/29/l...

A fabulous day at @homeofcricket.bsky.social

My latest cricket blog, featuring @gloscricket.bsky.social v @northamptonshire can be found by clicking on the link below rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2025/09/22/s...

Just heard my first “Winter well” from a @gloucestershire fan heading away from the ground. The end of the cricket season is nigh! #cricket

A decade since Banksy bought Dismaland to Weston, this nice photo exhibition in Weston Museum rekindled some memories

Before the storms came

It’s warming up!

Latest cricket blog. Click below to read. rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2025/08/29/s...

Running order announced for CON-STOCK! 2:30 - 3:00 Andy Skellam 3:15 - 3:45 Andy Strickland 4:00 - 4:30 The Lovely Basement 4:45 - 5:15 Lonely Tourist 5:30 - 6:00 The Rhynes 6:15 - 6:45 Pete Westaway One week today! 2 - 7pm, Sun 31 Aug at the Knowle Constitutional Club, Bristol. See you there!

This new Paul Eddington biopic looks nuts!

Latest cricket blog from me. Mainly about a beautiful day watching @gloscricket.bsky.social in Worcester with some old memories from half a century ago as well. rainstoppedplayinspectionat3.wordpress.com/2025/08/18/t...

That was fun, good win for @gloscricket.bsky.social against Glamorgan in a 50 over day/night game

Football season starts tomorrow

Found this yesterday, memories of an amazing meal at this place in 2001.

Some colour on a dull day in Bristol

Yes, James Kirk. That James Kirk! Picked it at @glasgoespop.bsky.social also available at @monorailmusic.bsky.social