The view from my bedroom window earlier today.

My little cherry tree seems to have produced its first crop. Not sure if they are edible as I’ve yet to test them.

PIL at the Boiler Shop, Newcastle. John Lydon is a national treasure - although he’d probably hate that.

Pixies at Newcastle City Hall - what a gig!!

Great gig by Dean Wareham at the Brudenell Social Club last night. My first time at that venue too.

Fantastic gig by House of Love and the Primitives at the Wylam Brewery last night, topped off with a whizz around the venue grounds on a buggy.

Very sad to learn that this renowned music shop is closing in Newcastle. As a teenager I used to visit after school and listen to Bowie in one of their stereo listening booths and then browse through the records and sheet music and wish I could afford a posh guitar. It will be much missed. Neil x

One of my favourite songs. A brilliant, profoundly moving version here. Thank you Nick Drake and everyone who made this.

Obligatory cat photo as my first post.