Fab isn't it.  There was a (better quality actually) version of this posted on FB the other day which I watched and thoroughly enjoyed.  Full lead vocalist and riddim geetar.  

As great as they are, I blame those solo albums for leading Simon down the (old school) 'Radio 2' path.  I've always felt there was more of a 'rocker' in there somewhere just trying to get out...

We saw Joe Ely a handful of times.

In 1999, we saw him guest with Los Lobos, and in 2000 Bruce Springsteen brought him out. Garrison Kiellor had him on live tapings of his radio show that we attended in 2006 and 2016. Finally, in 2022 we saw him inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame. He was noticeably frail by then, and he retired from live performance shortly thereafter. He was a Texas legend, and I’m sorry I didn’t see him headline a show. RIP

The past is a different country.  

I had not seen this previously, with Simon giving it the full lead vocalist, a pre-beret RT and a full head of hair on that fiddle player… https://youtu.be/hitNi1jp7lo

Let them know, Alan - you shouldn't have to accept a damaged copy.

The new Sandy tribute 7" by the Owl Service. (Fruits de  Mer, 2025).

Sounds great, but FDM need to use stronger packaging. Sleeve less than perfect.

On FB:

"A small Christmas present for you all! There's a NEW montage poster available to save at full resolution from the website here: https://www.oysterband.co.uk/poster_2025.jpg. Enjoy! (Thanks, Alan)."

Damn.

Joe Ely https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/joe-ely-flatlanders-dead-obituary-1235484808/

A show largely free of Xmas songs this week with two tracks from RT's 1000 Years of Popular Music album. Also on the playlist are...

Reg Meuross, Emily Smith, Jaywalkers, I'm With Her, Joni Mitchell, Piers Faccini & Ballaké Sissoko, Natalie Wildgoose, Toby Hay, Eliza Carthy & Jon Boden, Gigspanner Big Band, Daphne's Flight, Christy Moore and Cara Dillon
 
Tune in at 1pm or 8pm on https://www.internet-radio.com/station/gingerfeatherfm/

This is not really my thing, but a bit of a guilty pleasure nonetheless.  Recorded for Pat's (King Crimson etc.) 70th birthday...it's amazing how strong this performance is.  You ever heard a 72 year old sing better?

Mr Mister - Broken Wings (Live, 2025)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1ooe4KDzMo