Mar 03 2026
In the second of my ramblings with regards to bands that mean a lot to me I travel back in time to late 1975. Having just left school and filled with the spirit of my youth I looked forwards to each new edition of the top three music papers of the time, Sounds, New Musical …
Feb 28 2026
In the first of a short series of blogs I intend to highlight bands and artists that mean a lot to me for one reason or another. It is important to note from the outset that spontaneity is key in the writing of these articles and as a result in no order of preference between …
Dec 01 2025
In a year that saw my retirement from my role as a health care professional and adjusting to a slower pace of life with considerably less resources, I can honestly say that music once again enriches my life on a daily basis providing the much needed escape from reality, boredom and worry. Apart from a …
Oct 27 2025
As 2025 steams to a close with the world in such turmoil it is difficult to fend off the more worrying aspects of the human condition and the effects it has on our fellow human beings. And with that in mind I will steer clear of the root causes, namely politics, religion and money! I …
Aug 07 2025
How’s retirement going? A question I get asked a lot from most friends and ex-colleagues alike. Well, its going ok! As many folks who have retired before me will attest there is a period of adjustment and acceptance. However, having worked in a stressful environment for most of my adult life I am finding …
Mar 11 2025
Fusion festival in Stourport is always a much coveted long weekend event revered by all who attend. Myself and fellow Prog head Johnny Blakey look forwards to such road trips. Hoasted my Steve and Lou Gould, Fusion is now well established as the go to event supporting such much loved yet niche musical forms. As …
Jan 29 2025
A few months shy of 50 years ago I was sitting on the roof of a school bike shed with my friend on the day that we both left school without a qualification between us. I have no doubt at all that on reflection the same thoughts were in our heads. What the hell do …
Jan 05 2025
2024 will go down in my view as a year that was rich in new music releases throughout the year in much the same way as 1974 did. It became a year that as well as established artists such as Steve Hackett, Jon Anderson and their like hit the Prog scene with some great tunes …
