I saw him back in 2018 with Greg Russell here in Lancaster and then he did a very good series of collaborations during lockdown with musicians from various countries.

Shame if he's had to stop playing music for whatever reason.

https://klofmag.com/2020/04/ciaran-algar-talks-about-his-corona-collaboration-project/

Ah yes 2013.

While listening to Sam Kelly's new album, I remembered that Ciaran Algar used to be part of his band (The Lost Boys), but he hasn't appeared on the last couple, and I realised that I haven't heard anything of him for a long time.  His FB page has been quiet since 2021 and the last mention on there of his making any music was in July 2020.  His website is defunct and his Youtube channel has no content.

It sounds as if he has stopped making music, which would be a real shame, but maybe his career was one of the casualties of Covid?  Anyone know any more about him?

Two new purchases:

After The Fire: Bright Lights 1974-1983 - a collection of all their albums, plus a bunch of demos and a few live tracks

Sam Kelly: Dreamers Dawn. His first album for four years.

Quite different, but both excellent.

Now moving onto Bad Company in memory of Mick Ralphs.

Sad news about Mick Ralph’s, I saw him in 2013 on the last MTH original reunion but he obviously wasn’t a particularly well man then.
Since that tour we’ve lost Buffin, Overend and now Ralpher out of the original line up😔

Oh no, i so loved Mott the Hoople, still do.

I saw them on their farewell tour must be 10 years ago. All still living then although  Buffin was unable to play.

They were also my first  rock concert,  1971.

So sad to hear about Mick Ralphs. I was glad he was aware of the Hall of Fame induction (much like Ray Thomas of the Moodies and Joe Strummer, both of whom passed between the announcement and the ceremony).

The gray cells tell me I saw Mick with Bad Company twice, and so did Mrs. J From A, albeit on different dates:

1 September 1974 at Memorial Stadium, Austin, Texas (Mrs. J From A)
1 July 2009 at the DTE Energy Music Theater, Clarkston, Michigan (J From A)
28 June 2013 at the Venue at the Horseshoe Casino, Hammond, Indiana (picture below)

I have great love for Bad Company and particularly Mick's playing. R.I.P.

My sort of musician. Perfect riffs and considered solos which were perfect for the songs without trying to be be flashy or dazzling in technical frippery. Just a guy who brought so much pleasue to so many people with his talent.

Mick Ralphs of Mott The Hoople (& Bad Company). Aged 81.  

I've just had a very bad thought...Hmmmm, I wonder.