Trying it in an auction in a couple of weeks.  If you happen to know any Stringheads with deep pockets do please pass it on....

https://bid.omegaauctions.co.uk/auction/lot/lot-469---incredible-string-band---original-1969-bill-gall-painting-as-seen-on-antiques-roadshow/?lot=104265&so=0&st=string%20band&sto=0&au=254&ef=&et=&ic=False&sd=0&pp=48&pn=1&g=1

Thank you for this.

Van the Man - Avalon Sunset. It's been a while, but there's a lot there I love. And the end of Coney Island still has the power to make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up: "Wouldn't it be great if it was like this all the time?"

I am aware that I am far from the only prog fan on this site so I thought I'd post this.

I will be attending the Prog Prom in the summer and the full repertoire has been released today, along with guest performers (see below)
I am looking forward to this even more now!

ELP/Copland, arr. Robert Ames Fanfare for the Common Man 8’
Jethro Tull, arr. Sam Gale Living in the Past 4’
Soft Machine, arr. Sam Gale Out Bloody Rageous Pt 1 5’
Genesis, arr. Adam Dennis A Trick of the Tail
Genesis, arr. Sam Gale I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)
Renaissance, arr. Christian Balvig Northern Lights c.5’
Moody Blues, arr. Fiona Brice Nights in White Satin 5’
Van der Graaf Generator, arr. Adam Dennis Refugees 6’
Yes, arr. CHAINES And You And I – Close to the Edge – Siberian Khatru] 11’
Mike Oldfield Tubular Bells Pt 1 – excerpts 8’

Interval
ELP, arr. Robert Ames Karn Evil 9 First Impression Part 2 5’
Osibisa, arr. Christian Balvig Komfo 5’
Frank Zappa, arr. Christian Balvig Peaches En Regalia 4’
Focus, arr. Christian Balvig Sylvia 4’
King Crimson, arr. Fiona Brice 21st Century Schizoid Man - I Talk To The Wind - Court of the Crimson King 10’
Jethro Tull Reasons for Waiting 5’
Genesis, arr. Fiona Brice Entangled 7’
Gentle Giant, arr. Sam Gale On Reflection 6’
Incredible String Band, arr. Christian Balvig Maker of Islands 7’
Pink Floyd, arr. Fiona Brice Great Gig In the Sky 5’
Supertramp, arr. Christian Balvig Crime of the Century 6’
ELP/Mussorgsky, arr. Robert Ames Great Gate of Kiev 7’

Guy Garvey
Jane Weaver
Gruff Rhys drums
Carl Palmer
Peter Hammill

Stuart Maconie presenter
BBC Concert Orchestra
Robert Ames conductor

I wouldn't be surprised if Roundabout by Yes is tacked on as an encore as well.

Everything is easy! No need to rush to get a camping spot or a good place in the arena. Bar is great , plenty of toilets , first aid staff are the best, as I have found out. Decent late shop nearby , but dont go back the way you drive in, go through the woods, its about a quarter of the distance. Buy a programme ,they're excellent and you will need the code inside for the early bird offer. It also contains a card with all the timings and details of next years line up on the other side.

The Go Outdoors chairs are no longer 2 for £15. They are now £10 each , buy the second half price. PEDANT ALERT!

Yes tips for us newbies please,

Glad to know I won't be the only newbie there!

Any tips for us first-timers? Things that are different from Cropredy which we should be aware of?

Yippee booked and paid for today…

No idea where the caravan will be parked and hoping I can get round on my rollator as I won’t have my mobility scooter…. BUT WE WILL BE THERE… at last!!!

See lots of you in four weeks. 🩷🩷🩷

Tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm : Scattering The Roots with Dan Ogus...two hours of the finest folk, roots, blues, etc...plenty of etc...

I've rifled through my vaults to bring you some excellent music both new and vintage every Wednesday evening...

This week's show features the following artists :

Shawn Colvin, Danni Nicholls, Ezio, Daniel Nestlerode, Richard Thompson, The Weight Band, The Band, Joe Bonamassa, Gene Clark, Jinder, The Cousins Project, Show Of Hands, Fairport Convention, Bruce Springsteen, Rory Block, Jo Harman, Emilie Lierre, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, Small Faces...

Listen tonight, 9pm 'til 11pm on Portsmouth's Express FM, on DAB and online here :

https://www.expressfm.com/programmes/scattering-the-roots/

I have a ticket for Jim Causley and Miranda Sykes in December at the Lighthouse in Poole