When I was in hospital recently, the local WiFi wouldn't let me access TalkAWhile.

I just got the message

Forbidden.

I was able to access TAW by reverting to EE 5G and turning off WiFi.

It's come to my attention that others have been getting similar messages when trying to access TAW through public WiFi.

Is this a tightening down of the Not Secure messages seen previously as HTTPS access doesn't work with TAW, or something new?

My turn for Albert Lee tonight in Lytham. Agree his voice is not that strong but he is in his early 80s after all, and his guitar playing more than makes up for it. I first saw him with Clapton in 1980 and he is still wonderful.

Last night something completely different- the Sound of Springsteen in Blackpool. If there is a better tribute band around, I have yet to hear them. Bruce is unlikely to be over this year so this will do just nicely in the meantime.

Another mix before I take some time off from doing this radio stuff. On this week's playlist are...

The Unthanks, Bert Jansch w/ Mary Hopkin, Thea Gilmore, Janice Burns & Jon Doran, Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman, Richard & Linda Thompson, June Tabor, Daimh, Benji Kirkpatrick, Fairport Convention, Judy Dyble, Pentangle, John Lennon, Daryll Scott and The Stanley Brothers

Tune in at 8pm on https://www.internet-radio.com/station/gingerfeatherfm/

I saw Albert Lee on Saturday in Manchester. I thought his voice was quite strong especially for an 82 year old. I'm sure when I last saw him he played Too Young Too Die on guitar, but like you I enjoyed the piano set.

Two gigs on successive nights at the same venue (Theatre in the round, Newcastle). Albert Lee , playing as good as ever but voice slightly fading . The mini set at the piano was just sublime.
Second night Blockheads, stormed the place . Due to the layout their was much interacting between band and audience and both were loving it. Never seen so many pensioners screaming out Sex and Drugs and Rock and Roll. Reading his bio , had doubts about the new singer, but he fitted great. Any band with Mickey Gallagher has a massive head start.

Similar to us . Our previous van went before Christmas and we only replaced it last week , couldnt commit to tickets before we had a van. We just couldnt find one that matched all of our criteria for ages, so compromised on price and storage space. Our logic was that they are holding their value very well , and we bought an awning!

Congratulations, how lovely!

Bought ourselves a camper van this morning so Cropredy tickets have followed quickly after. First time since 2018 so very excited.

Not sure how long ago this was but generally he seems a lot less 'down in his cups' than he was a decade or so ago....

I saw him on the 17th April at the West End Center Aldershot.  The name seemed familiar when i saw it in the Westie program but I didn't really know any thing about him or the band he had been in. There was some chat and some tuning, though neither seemed to be longer than other people i have seen at the same venue.  I had no expectations before hand, and enjoyed the evening.  Some of the songs did seem the same, mainly in the way the songs were sung/phrased. If he does come back to the Westie in the future i would most likely buy another ticket.