Been a while since I posted any Dons memorabilia, and seeing as it’s ’Joe Harper Day’ at Pittodrie on Saturday (just fuckin win..!!), here’s a spread on The King from the Evening Express when he broke the club goalscoring record. @blackandgoldmag.bsky.social @afcheritage.bsky.social

Another album I’ve picked up recently that I never bought back in the day. Maybe it was ‘too popular’ and not very cool ? I don’t know. So #nowplaying is ‘Vienna’ by Ultravox. It really is very enjoyable. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Heard ‘Cum On Feel The Noize’ On the radio today. Very unusual for them to be played other than at Christmas time. It inspired me to fire this up tonight, so #nowplaying is ‘Sladest’ by the criminally under appreciated Slade. Great album. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Well if this hadn’t come along I shudder to think what kind of shite I would have spent the late 70s early 80s and beyond listening to. So #nowplaying is ‘Never Mind the Bollocks Here’s the Sex Pistols. THE game/life changer. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Unbelievably I swapped my original ‘cowboy’ sleeve import for an Elvis Costello album as a teenager and had to buy this copy a few years later to replace it. So #nomplaying is ‘The Man Who Sold The World’ by the sorely missed David Bowie. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

I know for a fact that I haven’t played this since I retrieved all my vinyl from the loft a couple of years ago. That means i haven’t played it for 35+ years, so #nowplaying ‘Snap, Crackle & Bop’ by John Cooper-Clarke. “Evidently Chickentown” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that FORTY SIX (!!) years ago today I was at the Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen to see the incendiary Stiff Little Fingers for the first time. Mind blowing stuff. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that eleven years ago today I was at the Beach Ballroom in Aberdeen to see the mighty Stranglers ably supported by The Rezillos. What a tremendous gig that was. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Here’s another album that my brother had when we were kids that has somehow got lost over the years. Had to get myself another copy recently so #nowplaying is the first live album that I ever heard, ‘Slade Alive’ by the mighty Slade. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Another album that I’ve not played for yonks is this classic. So #nowplaying is ‘The Bottle’ by Gil Scott-Heron/Brian Jackson. Don’t play this little beauty nearly enough. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Not had this on for absolutely ages so #nowplaying is this delightful debut album from The Rezillos, ‘Can’t Stand the Rezillos’. “Somebody’s gonna get their head kicked in tonight “ Tremendous. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that nine years ago today I was at the Festival Theatre in Edinburgh to see the very talented Elvis Costello. Just Declan and a dozen or so guitars. Lots of great songs and brilliant story telling. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that two years ago today I was at Barrowlands in Glasgow to see the mighty Stiff Little Fingers. A bucket list gig for one of my pals to see them in Barras on St Paddy’s Day. Brilliant gig. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Only got a greatest hits album of theirs on vinyl but picked up this wee beauty last weekend. #nowplaying is the eponymous debut album by The Doors. “Break on through to the other side” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Missed this alert yesterday, but the reminder from Concert Archives tells me that six years ago yesterday I was at Clyde Auditorium (Armadillo) to see Elvis Costello & the Imposters. Great gig but the sound could have been better. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Having a bit if an 80s night here in chez Skene and #nowplaying is this wonderful eponymous debut album from Hipsway. Takes me right back to big hair and shoulder pads. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that 16 years ago tonight I was at the Forum in Aberdeen to see The Stranglers. Always a pleasure never a chore. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Must admit that I’ve got to be in the humour to listen to this these days and tonight is the night, so #nowplaying is ‘Metal Box’ by Public Image Limited. Tin container still in really good nick compared to some I’ve seen posted. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that 3 years ago tonight I was at the OGV Podium in Aberdeen to see The Blockheads. Always a great gig. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

It’s Thursday again and, as the kids say, I’ve got an empty. So #nowplaying loudly is the majestic Bob Marley & the Wailers with ‘Exodus’. “We know where we're going We know where we're from We're leaving Babylon We're going to our father land” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that 43 years ago tonight I was at the Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen to see The Stranglers. £4.50 well spent, I can confidently say. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Another album I’ve not played in ages so #nowplaying is ‘Live at the el Mocambo’ by Elvis Costello & the Attractions. Got to fess up that I swapped Bowie ‘Man Who Sold the World’ import with cowboy cover for this as a youth. Teenage foolery. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Holy shit, I’m really old. Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that 46 years ago tonight I was at the Capitol Theatre in Aberdeen to see Iggy Pop supported by the Psychedelic Furs. Here’s my ticket stub and some memorabilia. A wild night. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Inspired by someone’s earlier post on here #nowplaying is ‘The Crack’ by The Ruts. Nit played it for a while but it’s an absolutely brilliant album with a great punk/reggae fusion. £3.99 well spent I think. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Not had this on my turntable for literally 30+ years, so #nowplaying is Japan with ‘Tin Drum’. Actually forgot how incredibly good it is. Certainly won’t leave it long til my next listen. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Haven’t posted one of these for a while so today’s retro Dons press cutting shows Joey Harper trying on one of his Scotland caps for size. @blackandgoldmag.bsky.social @afcheritage.bsky.social

Thursday night is loud music night as I take advantage of the current Mrs Skene being at work, so #nomplaying is this great collection of cover versions from the inimitable David Bowie - ‘Pin Ups’. Always loved this album and iconic sleeve. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that 4 years ago tonight I was at the Music Hall in Aberdeen to see The Stranglers for the umpteenth time. Always a pleasure never a chore. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Another album that, strangely, I never owned back in the 70s. Got myself a nice pink vinyl copy a wee while ago so #nowplaying is the eponymous debut album by ‘The Clash’. Very groundbreaking and extremely powerful. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Got some ‘Assai’ vouchers from my son & his family for Christmas and finally bagged myself a copy of this, so #nowplaying is ‘Power, Corruption & Lies’ by New Order. Another off of my ‘want’ list, although it gets longer rather than shorter. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

The football on mute again on the TV tonight so I thought I’d give this classic a blast, so #nowplaying is ‘Separates’ by Nine Nine Nine. Brilliant album. Came with a free 12” ‘Waiting/Action’ which I will have to fire up again soon. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

I’ve got the football on mute on the TV and I’ve not played this for ages so #nowplaying is ‘New Gold Dream’ by the mighty Simple Minds. It was my favourite of theirs when it came out, but with hindsight I feel they peaked before this. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

It’s Thursday night and I’ve got ‘an empty’, as the kids say, so #nowplaying very loud is this wonderful piece of work from the greatly missed George Michael - ‘Faith’. Brilliant. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

A freezing cold dreich evening here, so I’m not going to leave the house. On a positive note that means i can get some music on. So #nowplaying is ‘Low Life’ by New Order. Not played it for a while and actually forgot how good it is. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Oh boy, am I old..!! 47 years ago tonight I was at Aberdeen Capitol to see my 2nd ever gig….Elvis Costello & The Attractions supported by Richard Hell and John Cooper Clarke. Here’s my ticket and autographs obtained on the night. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Post a pic of the venue where you saw your first concert, and the band or artist.

Still knee deep in snow up here so unable to get out for a walk. Not heard this in absolutely ages so #nowplaying is The Stranglers with ‘Live (X Cert)’……”Did someone say wanker ?” @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Snowed in on a Saturday night, and we watched a movie this afternoon, so time for some music - #nowplaying is ‘Little Creatures’ by the marvellous Talking Heads. Did they make a poor album ? Not in my view. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Somewhat inspired by an earlier post by @marzid.bsky.social I thought I’d fire up some Simple Minds tonight, but not one of the obvious ones. So #nowplaying is Real to Real Cacophony. A good few pointers to what they were about to become. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Well now that the grandkids have gone home and the house gets back to normal it’s time for some music. So #nowplaying is the supremely talented Grace Jones with ‘Island Life’. A fantastic compilation stacked with classic tunes. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Just had a reminder from Concert Archives that 43 years ago today I was at Aberdeen Capitol to see Simple Minds. I would like to say they were brilliantly supported by China Crisis, but we stayed in the bar too long and missed them. Numpties. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Another childhood pic of my late brother and some of the ‘Young Ash Team’, this time featuring an 8 or 9 year old me on the right with the striped t-shirt and obviously my favourite stick. Again from 1971/72ish. 📷 by Alan Skene

Here’s an evocative old pic from my childhood. This is my late brother, on the right, with some of his ‘Young Ash Team’ pals beside the ‘scaffie’s sheddie’ in Ashgrove, Aberdeen. This was taken about 1971/72. 📷 by Alan Skene

Today’s retro Dons press cutting has Joey Harper with his arm in a stookie. @blackandgoldmag.bsky.social @afcheritage.bsky.social

Another retro Dons press cutting showing Joey Harper ‘On target for a celebration’. Never seen Joe with a pint in his hand….😳 @blackandgoldmag.bsky.social @afcheritage.bsky.social

Not had this on the turntable in absolutely ages so, having been spurred to do so by a post on here yesterday, #nowplaying is ‘Public Image : First Issue’ the debut album by Public Image Ltd. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Today’s retro Dons press cutting features two of my favourite players from the mid 70s, Joey Harper and Arthur ‘Bumper’ Graham, resplendent in their iconic Admiral strips. Glorious. @blackandgoldmag.bsky.social @afcheritage.bsky.social

Well, last night I finally got to scratch an itch I’ve had since 1979 by going to see the wonderful Madness at Aberdeen P&J Arena. An added bonus was that they were supported by Squeeze. A fantastic night out with my daughter. @punkandnewwave.bsky.social @scotspostpunk.bsky.social

Good news in today’s retro Dons press cutting as King Joey Harper indicates that he is staying with the club after some interest from ‘Common Market’ clubs. @blackandgoldmag.bsky.social @afcheritage.bsky.social