Ralphadeus. Music movies comics feature in this look at life from Somerset.
Monday, June 29, 2026
Wilko: Love and Death and Rock'n'Roll UK tour 2026
The extraordinary story of Wilko Johnson: rock 'n' roll icon, founder of the legendary band Dr Feelgood and Game of Thrones star.
In 2012, Wilko was told he had inoperable cancer and a year to live. Refusing all treatment, he decided to spend his last months living meaningfully: seeing the people, places and things which meant most to him during his remarkable life. Suddenly, he was bigger than ever and headline news all over the world. He recorded a number one album with Roger Daltrey, embarked on a sold-out final farewell tour, and was described by a national newspaper as “Our Greatest Living Englishman.” And then, a miracle happened… A hilarious, moving, exciting mixture of drama, comedy and live rock 'n' roll, Wilko: Love and Death and Rock ‘n’ Roll tells the amazing, uplifting true story of Wilko, the punk pioneer, poet, philosopher and astronomer. In this special production for Leicester Square Theatre, the cast will be joined on stage every night by very special guest stars from the worlds of comedy and rock 'n' roll to celebrate the life, loves and occasional disastrous mistakes of this utterly unique Canvey Island legend. Book now: https://www.wilkotheplay.co.uk/
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Rezillos - Flying saucer attack 1978
Our son saw these with Devo and the B-52s in Manchester the other say.
Friday, June 26, 2026
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Monday, June 15, 2026
Resistance and Resilience Dave Chapple
Saturday, June 13, 2026
pigbag - papa's got a brand new pigbag - totp Apr 22nd 1982
Saw them in Bristol. Very good. Pigbag - Wikipedia
Friday, June 12, 2026
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Visit to Tucker's Grave Inn Somerset
Flanked by two bassists in matching jumpers which was a coincidence. Great pub.
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Tuesday, June 09, 2026
Fats Domino - Swanee River Hop(instr.) - February 1953
One of my records my Dad liked. Rare occurrence.
Space - Magic Fly (Original Video) - 1977
My Bro's 60th today. I bought him this with my first week's wages. He was into Dr Who so I guess he liked this,
Monday, June 08, 2026
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Monday, June 01, 2026
Gibson Thumderbird Non-reverse bass
The bass Davey Jones is playing - one of these? I am not a bassist but I'd love one.
Animals & Men driving stupid 2010
This was probably the best received song from the 21st century. We wrote it in the kitchen.
From the Convulsive 12 inch this uses visuals from Jacques Tati's comedy 'Traffic'(1970)
'Is this the way the world ends? Not with a bang but with the driving stupid'
Pleasant Valley Sunday - The Monkees "Single Version" {Stereo} Summer 1967
'There was a distinct smell of barbecues on the way back from the allotment'. Susan yesterday.
Frome 1978 colorized
We entered a battle of the bands and the rules were you had to have a publicity photo so we asked ex printer Ian Mackay to do some. We had many band names then - about 1 a week. Eventually the Bad Detectives.
Jan & Dean "Sidewalk Surfin'"
American Bandstand. August 22, 1964. Did you have a skateboard? I did. Just. Cornwall where I spent time at was early onto skateboards as they had surf shops and they would have imported boards.
Gene Vincent I'm Movin' On
Great late period Gene. Love the backing which I think is the Wild Angels.
The Incredible Journey (1963) Theatrical Trailer
The Incredible Journey (film) - Wikipedia Susan was into this film.
