@iainso999.bsky.social A very special day.

The lineup for the 1967 Jazz & Blues Festival at Windsor; famous for seeing the debut of Fleetwood Mac. Someone commented how much guitar talent was on show so… Well, I love a challenge.

My review of Van Morrison’s terrific return to form is now up on The Afterword site. theafterword.co.uk/remembering-... Remembering Now. Van Morrison

I’m Not Sleeping from Springsteen’s Tracks 2 sounds like classic @dannythechamp.bsky.social & The Champions of the World. I can pay it no higher compliment. youtu.be/KE21s2Q3Zx4?...

Some thoughts from me on the death of Mick Ralphs: theafterword.co.uk/hymn-to-the-... Hymn to the Dudes.

My review of a brilliant night at @soundloungecio.bsky.social has been published on The Afterword site. theafterword.co.uk/the-robbie-m... The Robbie McIntosh Band

@robbiemcintosh.bsky.social and his stellar band currently blowing up a storm @soundloungecio.bsky.social #guitarnerds

Today, it is 25 years since this gorgeous woman said ‘I do,’ and we got married. She is my rock, my forever girl and my best friend. We’ve had some amazing adventures together; and there’s plenty more still to come. Happy 25th anniversary, JB. I love you to bits @jaybee2801

I’m so lucky when someone stumbles across my blog and retweets, saying how much they like it. Thanks @mick002.bsky.social

My review of a very special Springsteen gig is up on The Afterword. theafterword.co.uk/bruce-spring...

I’ve been re-reading some of my blog for ‘a thing’ and this one still makes me smile; what a life Lucky Gordon had. willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2021/12/22/t...

A priceless evening with a musical hero. A showing of the film The Immediate Family plus a Q&A by David Hepworth, with Lee Sklar. It’s a brilliant film, full of love and warmth, and is on a streaming platform right now. Lee is the most humble, sweet guy who has time for everyone. A great night.

In case anyone missed this yesterday, here is part 4/4 of my story of EMI/Abbey Road Studios. It includes the end of The Beatles, Fela Kuti making 2 albums in 2 days and the making of The Dark Side of the Moon. Retweet it if you enjoy. 🙏

The End; an African icon and an album that started in a room in West Hampstead, and sold 50 million copies. Today’s studio-blog episode is the final part of the story of Abbey Road and features The Beatles, Fela Kuti and Pink Floyd. willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2025/02/14/t...

@theodelaney.bsky.social Thanks for re-posting my blog, Theo. 🙏 #Coys

@petepaphides.bsky.social @garycrowleyonair.bsky.social @jessroden.bsky.social @peterjohncox.bsky.social @theodelaney.bsky.social 🙏🙏

A song written on a Manchester bus and one of the greatest albums ever made; Today’s 3rd episode of the story of Abbey Road Studios features The Hollies, The Beatles and a teenage songwriter. willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2025/01/10/t...

@lookingforthemagic.bsky.social Love the new name and I really hope that this absolute classic becomes the theme tune. The Dwight Twilley Band and Looking For The Magic. youtu.be/VQ6CflnSxyo?...

In all of the excitement of today I forgot to post this. I’m not one for pride about things I’ve done but I couldn’t be more proud of myself for this. Day 1,095. Three years.

The most important day in the history of popular music. The 101st episode of my blog about London’s recording studios is Part 2 of Abbey Road. It’s about what happened on a freezing cold, February day in 1963. willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2024/12/20/t...

Sad to see but journalists at The Times doing Murdoch’s bidding are no better than their former colleagues at the Screws of the World.

Absolutely nothing to see here; yet Murdoch’s Press and Johnson’s BBC have hounded a perfectly good Minister out of a job.

A fantastic night @TheJazzCafe with @TheHangingStars. Sid Griffin was on the bill too so I finally got to see him. The band made a great noise and built a terrific setlist to wow a packed audience. Definitely a band on the up.

@dannythechamp.bsky.social This is a handy guide, Danny. The bit of software it suggests is very good at finding who you follow on Twitter.

A terrific night with Jason Isbell and his great band at London’s Hammy O. A strong setlist, enthusiastic crowd and good sound made for a memorable night.

My 100th blog-post about the studios of London is the first part of Abbey Road Studios. If you’re new to these, simply add your email at the link in my bio and you’ll get them straight to your inbox. If you’d like to share this one far & wide, I would be very grateful. Thanks for stopping by.

A house in St. John’s Wood; Britain’s first rock 'n roll record and the No.1 hit that was too short. Today’s episode of my studio-blog is No.100. I started in May 2021 and I am so grateful to the people who have supported it. Abbey Road Pt.1 willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2024/11/22/t...

My review of last night’s fantastic London return by Bonny Light Horseman is up on The Afterword site. theafterword.co.uk/bonny-light-...

Two of the songs ‘wot my brother wrote’ are answers on Pointless. The question is ‘acts that followed up a No.1 with a No.2.’

This handy guide seems to be helping new arrivals so I’ll keep sharing it. The Find Your Friends software works a treat; even I found it easy!

For any new followers, here’s the full story of Apple Studios and some of the music made there. It’s a good example of my blog which you can sign up for via the link in my bio. willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2022/11/04/t...

I’ll bet Chris had a great time putting this together. A fantastic way to start the show.

60 minutes. 60 f***ing minutes before they buggered off without an encore or even as much as a 'thank you'. And the sound quality was bloody awful. Sure, they make great records, but I'm never gonna see Fontaines DC live ever again. Waste of money.

For anyone wanting to see what my blog is about, here’s one of my faves. It’s the story of the most famous musical instrument in the history of music, and the studio it lived in. I take all of the photos and there’s a playlist for each one. willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2021/07/21/t...

For new followers, I write a blog about all of the recording studios in London. With the sad death of Shel Talmy, you might want to read this episode where he features along with The Kinks & The Searchers. Sign up at the link in my header🙏 willyoumeetmeonclareisland.wordpress.com/2022/02/11/t...

Quote post with a picture of yourself and show the newbies who they're dealing with

Irvine Welsh shared this yesterday. It might be useful. Share it to your friends.

Hanging around the other place for a while but slowly migrating with the bird.

@notthatmilo.bsky.social Cheers 👍