@cerysmatthews.bsky.social If you've not already heard this I think you'll like it. It has a certain anamnestic quality and a beautiful way of using pause to emphasise the music. Afterall, what's music without silence?Bloody lovely! X youtu.be/KNiGzn7dkIo?...
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social You might be interested in mentioning the death of one of Wales's top contemporary writers and poets - Lloyd Jones. A very unique and distinctive artist, and a very special friend for the last 36 years. nation.cymru/news/acclaim...
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Hi Cerys. Chris Brain has a new album out! Red Sun Rising. In my opinion it's absolutely stunning! A lovely duet with Natalie Wildgoose too. I don't think you'll be disappointed. X
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Thank goodness. You're the only person I've found on here that isn't gushing superlatives about it. I've loved everything Mr Crook has previously done, but this just didn't do it for me, on many levels.
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social morning Cerys, here's one to put a smile on your face. youtu.be/3zGf7_YL70M?...
Thank you Julie. X
Here's the line-up
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social short notice, but might be worth paying tribute to the poet Tony Harrison. A master of ancient Greeks, managing to weave their world into ours in order that we see ourselves. We have lost a great teacher. www.inbella.com/1292557/tony...
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Aaaagh! Just realised you're away! Hopefully Gideon will oblige x
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Hi Cerys. Can you please give a shout out to the Leeds Youth Jazz Orchestra and all the other young jazz musicians from the Arts Forms organisation who will be showcasing their work at the Old Woolen, Farsley, Leeds tomorrow from 3pm. Tickets available on the door. X
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social you've just reminded me of this wonderful doc about Bert Jansch, when he finally got to meet and play with his guitar hero, Brownie McGhee. The whole film is well worth a watch. X
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This saturday, 17 May, please join @stevehuison.bsky.social at 11.30 am in Pyramid Gallery, York for the opening of the exhibition Reigning Cats and Dogs with york artist Lesley Shaw see more at www.pyramidgallery.com
With immigration policy back in the political spotlight, it’s a great time to re-read @jdportes.bsky.social’s February article debunking the “outright lies and misleading statistics” which pervade this debate.
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Lovely. Thank you.
Just hanging the pictures for the exhibition and realised I don't have the name of your lovely collie. Can you let me know please Darren?
Uncomfortably affirms a lot of the conversations we have in our house. Is it good to know we're not the only ones thinking this? Be prepared to be shocked into reality.
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We are one fucking weird ape! I want to climb a tree and never come down.
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Thanks for introducing me to Jembaa Groove. I had the privilege of seeing them live at the Howard Assembly Rooms, Leeds on Friday. They rocked! Equal praise to local band Kontiki who were mind-blowingly tight! kontiki.bandcamp.com/album/mangro... worth checking out.
Tickets are now on sale for June 20th's Cabaret Saltaire. Just look at that for a line up. Grab them quick (the tickets, not the turns)!
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How much for the old chap?
I've a tin of that. Unfortunately the instructions for opening it are on the inside.
Today's portrait. Bolt, the whippet/border collie lurcher.
Oil on canvas 20cm x 20cm.
Sorry to hear about your dad Darren. My condolences to you and your family.
Just to let you know my little painting will be on exhibition at the Pyramid Gallery, Stonegate, York from May 17th if you happen to be passing.
Today's portrait:
Dalmatian.
Oil on canvas 20cm x 20cm.
@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Iberi Choir. Just stunning! Amazing breath control. Thank you for this.
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BREAKING: 36k people showed up in LA for Bernie and AOC’s rally. In the off year.
Americans are pissed — and anyone ignoring that is making a big mistake.
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Here's a lovely concert for you if you've not seen it yet. Having been deeply moved by your choice of Ballaké and Piers Faccini's song on your show on Sunday. Isn't this wonderful? You can almost feel the heat of the evening.
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Very sad to read that.
A 'bit of a win'? Where does win come in to this?
Make mine a Dubonnet Dave. An al Ave ten Park Drive untipped.