Bus Stop

Currently in the process of editing a new story … and writing a soundtrack album. The autumn evenings lend themselves well to this sort of creative shenanigannery.

In case you missed it… johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/10/minu...

Happy Bookshop Day, an annual celebration of bookshops, booksellers and the joy of shopping local. Where would we be without them?

Next Tuesday, all welcome.

Wreck

Oh yeah, Milk Bottle Sympathy would never have happened without social media. I wouldn't have known @sifarrier.bsky.social and @johnynocash.bsky.social otherwise - and we made music together without meeting and raised money for charity. A definite life highlight. milkbottlesympathy.bandcamp.com

So I know I got a new phone and my recent photos have been disconcertingly clear, but last night I created an Instagram account where I'm going to drip feed my archive from the last 20 years. I'm traceyb_blurrygigpics if you want to follow me...

A prize-winning short story for your delectation: johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/10/minu... #writingcommunity #shortstory #quickread

A prize-winning short story for your delectation: johnhartleywriter.blogspot.com/2025/10/minu... #writingcommunity #shortstory #quickread

Don't be shy, join us for The Mad Tea Party on nqra.live @nqra.bsky.social - music, hopefully your cup of tea, with thanks to: @gweniferraymond.bsky.social via @wearebusybodies.bsky.social | The Bathers via @lnfg.bsky.social| Seamus O'Muineachain @omuineachain.bsky.social |

The people who are constantly complaining about the state of the country should have a look at who has been in power for the majority of the past 50 years and consider that the scapegoating, hate and nastiness they offer might not actually be the answer. And then shut up. No further comment.

Coming Soon - to the Music Site with a difference ... Rain Parade, Vulfpeck, Leo Kottke, Penny & Sparrow, Marcus Miller, Hot Chocolate, Sandy Denny, Nic Jones, Tuck & Patti, Cathal Coughlan, Chet Atkins, Betty Davis, Lush, Popguns ... "That's (not) all Folks" www.toppermost.co.uk

The Badfinger Toppermost from @marcfagel.bsky.social www.toppermost.co.uk/badfinger/

The Grandaddy Toppermost from @fourfoot.bsky.social www.toppermost.co.uk/grandaddy/

Remote

Sometimes I play guitar for Darcy Louch when she sings live. This is her new video. (I’m not in it and dont playon this recording, so you can enjoy it without prejudice) youtube.com/watch?v=uETP...

Storm

October, eh? Apparently it’s ‘Unblocktober’, which I thought was an advertising thing for Immodium but apparently it’s a thing to persuade us to stop pouring oil down the sink. And presumably divert attention from big business pouring godknowswhat into the rivers, which seems to be more of an issue.

Johny Nocash live at The Horn: Desire Lines youtu.be/G3juy_be0sc?... You can get the album from brokendownrecords.bandcamp.com should your fancy be tickled

(Almost) full clip of me performing ‘Holey Soul’ at The Horn last Thursday: youtu.be/gE7J1gKHs6E?... Filmed by Jacques Cachecarte.

99p ebook Sale! A disgraced author disappears, a dachshund goes missing, a local death cult may or may not be on the loose. When all seems lost, call Hunter… www.amazon.co.uk/Hunter-When-...

Last few days at 99p! Goes back to full price on Wednesday.

The collective noun for Johny NoCash songs is surely a melancholy. Do give this beautiful ep a listen ❤️💔

More from The Horn… the second half of ‘Another Island’, filmed by Darcy Louch, a singer I have had the pleasure of backing on stage over the past year or so.

I had a fantastic evening seeing @johnynocash.bsky.social performing live including tracks from his new album. Get it here! Pay what you want but pick up a copy!!! brokendownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/loveso...

Rock and Roll lifestyle

James toppermost 10 picked by @johnynocash.bsky.social forever ... www.toppermost.co.uk/james/

Oh look! It’s me, live at The Horn!

Thoroughly enjoyed singing my Lovesongs from the North at The Horns in St. Albans this evening, and lovely to see @therichastill.bsky.social too!

Possibly the last plug - I’ll try… Bringing you Lovesongs from the North in St Albans. 8pm doors, Thursday 25th Sep! On stage 8.30. www.thehorn.co.uk/full-listing...

Tomorrow! On stage 8.30 Discount code JNC25 www.thehorn.co.uk/full-listing...

"Transatlanticism (2003) - a bold stride forward - album opener The New Year feels like a statement of purpose, arena-ready volume and incredibly confident presentation" @marcfagel.bsky.social picks his top ten #DeathCabForCutie tracks www.toppermost.co.uk/death-cab-fo...

NEW post: Death Cab For Cutie @marcfagel.bsky.social picks a definitive #DeathCabForCutie top 10 - including The New Year - and he's up for debate! www.toppermost.co.uk/death-cab-fo...

Tickets still available for Thursday at The Horn in St.Albans. Johny Nocash set 8.30-9.00 Discount code JNC25 www.thehorn.co.uk/full-listing...

Inspiring and nourishing music in Kaleidoskop on www.byte.fm 5 to 7 pm CET with thanks to: @theblackwatch.bsky.social | @thewarondrugs.bsky.social | Steve Gunn | @johnynocash.bsky.social via brokendownrecords.ba... | The Innocence Mission |

Sheds

Queen, Rod Stewart, The Hollies, The Beautiful South, The Beatles. I might have got off quite lightly.

Johny Nocash - that’s me, folks - live in St. Albans at The Horn on Thursday night. Tickets here, discount code JNC25. www.ticketweb.uk/event/civil-... If you can’t come, you can listen to my minialbum instead: brokendownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/loveso...

Tomorrow, all welcome.

This time next week I’ll be bleary eyed wondering if/when I should do it again. Come along and help me decide…

This time next week I’ll be close to going on stage for my first proper solo set in about seven years. Tickets still available, discount with the code JNC25. www.ticketweb.uk/event/civil-...

NEW post: "The East River Pipe sound – a dreamy synth wash in the background, a gentle jangle of guitar, simple yet cinematic sounding beat - and the lost souls and troubled characters that inhabit his songs" @rusky.bsky.social picks his #EastRiverPipe 10 www.toppermost.co.uk/east-river-p...

My first Toppermost! About an artist I’ve loved and admired for a long time. If it makes anyone listen to their great music then my job is done. Enjoy.

I have reached Meldrew Point 🎉

Build it and they will come, said Kevin Costner. Well, we built three areas of the garden to have bamboo six years ago and I’ve still not seen any pandas.

I wish a lot of my generation knew they were adults

Bench #Alphabetchallenge #weekLforLines

Pottery Sale