The majesty of rock!
The fantasy of roll!
The ticking of the clock,
The wailing of the soul!

https://skirky.blogspot.com/2025/11/the-dog-ate-my-amplifier.html

An, I think, excellent 'metal' cover of Peter Hammill's (In the) Black Room

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wbLHJDs7T0

Not a well known name from a not well known band, but Simon Jaquet, vocalist of Caedmon, Christian folk-rock band, much loved in some circles, has died.

Here's one of his https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5vGMSGKsys

Quite a few people were disappointed this year because the reduced capacity meant that it sold out before they realised, so it's a juggling act. Also, prices go up after the first tranche.

But I do think that a number of people will leave it until the New Year.

Seeing, given recent history, it's unlikely to sell out before early Summer at best, surely waiting?

I see Thompy will be in the country. To wait for the line up, or to blow it out on the off chance, that is the question…

I’ve signed up for Neil and Elvis in Chelmsford. After all, one of us might be dead before I get another chance to see the man who inspired my collection of plaid shirts in person again.* Upon discussing this with a friend he commented that “He’s gone, can’t sing, I wouldn’t bother” before realising he was talking about Declan. By coincidence, I’ve just been reading Tom Hibbert on the subject of Charlie Sexton, who is playing with EC.


*I know - that doesn’t really make sense, but it’s late.

... and just in time for Christmas, Anthology 4.

Mrs. J From A and I loved this show in Austin, even after it was delayed by two hours for rain. Two great performances from two great bands. Kate and Cindy were in particularly fine form and harmonized beautifully on “Dead Beat Club” and “Roam.”

From the website

In an exciting shake up for 2026 the Cambridge Folk Festival umbrella reaches wider than ever. Organisers will work with local venues, promoters and folk clubs to schedule a variety of events in multiple venues across the city. These will include concerts at Cambridge Corn Exchange on Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 July and city venues during the week commencing 27th July.

Cambridgeshire Music will host the Summer School again in 2026, 27-30 July, with a finale performance on Saturday 1 August during the Cherry Hinton Hall weekend.  

This innovative new approach will provide extra opportunities for existing fans to enjoy more of the music they love and encourage new fans to join the community.