My copy of R/Evolution arrived yesterday, and I've been dipping into it the last couple of days, and it is a thing of wonder. 7 CDs of music, 1 DVD of filmed performances and two big thick booklets as well.

Kenny Morris, Banshees' drummer,

and Black Midi's former guitarist, whose father posted this message:

 “It is with deep sadness that we as a family regret to inform you that Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin has died after a long battle with his mental health.

“A talented musician and a kind, loving man finally succumbed; despite all efforts. Matt was 26 years old. He will always be loved. Please take a moment to check in with your loved ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.”

So young, so sad.

For various reasons, I totally forgot to plug my radio show last night (14-01-26), so here's details of the repeat online :

This week's show features music from :

Samantha Fish, Paul Kelly, Ian McNabb, Rory Gallagher, Bruce Springsteen, George Boomsma, Julie Felix, Briana Corrigan, Joni Mitchell, Olivia Stevens & Co, Linda Thompson, The Fods feat. Georgina White, The Wood, Cutting Room, Emily Scott Robinson, Michael McDermott, Megan Henwood, Show Of Hands, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Indigo Girls, Sofia Talvik, Jonny Morgan & The Moral Support, Bee Gees...

Listen here :

https://www.mixcloud.com/DanOgus1/scattering-the-roots-14-01-26/

Mine is due to arrive today. Looking forward to receiving it.

Just purchased, Bruno Mars, Alamodome, San Antonio, September 23, 2026!

This is for the granddaughter, who has been agitating to see BM since she was 3.

I anticipate the set list will be heavy on Van Halen numbers, which would be my primary reason for going. Those plus California Girls and Just Like Paradise would make a nice evening out, assuming Diamond Dave can still sing. I attended my only VH concert on their last tour - Eddie was amazing, Alex and Wolfgang were great, and Dave sounded truly awful. I listened to a bootleg recording, and he sounded like he'd been gargling Drano.

The Dick Gaughan boxed set R/Evolution which arrived in the post today. I've listened to the first disc and a bit of the second so far. Some tracks are repeated - I've heard Farewell to Whisky twice already - but I think I'm going to enjoy listening to the rest. And there's a DVD to watch as well.

I saw Mike Harding posting on FB saying he's involved with a special DG tribute gig at Celtic Connections this month. I imagine that'll be a good night in Glasgow.

It's what you do with what you've got as the man himself sang.

Is he still doing a Van Halen set, do you know?

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There's a very nice tribute to Terrence Sullivan on Annie Haslam's  Facebook.  Sounds like they remained friends until the end