There’s a new book out on the history of Sarah Records and it’s a whopper! It’s so thick and full of all things Sarah and the Bristol scene at that time. It will definitely be taking me on a trip down memory lane and bringing back all those forgotten memories of days gone by. The 1st print run has almost sold out but don’t worry another run is planned. The book’s written by Bristol author Jane Duffus & if you buy the book, you might also spot some of my photos!
Ahh I miss those days where you could go to a gig and come back with a fanzine and a flexi for 50p and then spend hours reading up of all these new and exciting bands that wouldn’t get the slightest mention in the music press.
Last night was the official launch of the book and we were treated to a really interesting interview with Matt Haynes who recounted the trials and tribulations of the label. Afterwards Blueboy who hadn’t played for 30 years gave us a ½ hour acoustic set and it sounded great. It was all very sweet. I didn’t manage to grab the one and only setlist this time but it went to a deserving guy who had travelled from Madrid for the gig and kindly let me take a photo.
Pics of The Interview, Blueboy
Track: So Catch Him
See previous post for full version of Joy of Living.
I'm so stoked to share my first author interview with the inimitable Matt Haynes, narrator of The Shabti audiobook! You can check out a sample of the audiobook (and preorder it!!) here.
This is part of Matt's Process Series, where he chats with authors and other narrators about the magic that goes into writing books and giving them a voice. Check out the rest of his channel if you find that stuff as fascinating as I do!
In America, the Doctor (Doctor 11) and his companions Amy, Rory, and River, along with FBI special agent Canton Delaware gathered evidence that the world was secretly being controlled by a race known as the Silence (that look like the classical “gray aliens” and could not be remembered once you look away from them). The Doctor used the Apollo 11 Moon landing to change the humans from slaves to up risers. ("The Impossible Astronaut"/"Day of the Moon" Dr Who vlm 3, TV)
Audiobook preorder links are live! 🤩 Want to hear The Shabti brought to life by the marvelously expressive Matt Haynes? Look for it on Audible, Apple Books, Barnes & Noble, or wherever audiobooks are sold!
Jorgen Carlsson Leaves Gov’t Mule on Eve of Summer Tour; Kevin Scott is In
- “We thank (him) for all his incredible work,” band says of departing bassist
After 15 years, Gov’t Mule bassist Jorgen Carlsson is out of the band.
Kevin Scott, who filled in for Carlsson in 2022 when the bassist had COVID-19, will play with the group on its summer tour, beginning June 9 in Oregon.
Gov’t Mule announced the change in the third paragraph of a three-paragraph statement reminding fans about the tour and its new album, out June 16.
“Before we take the stage, we do want to let you know that our friend Kevin Scott will be joining us on bass,” the band said. “We thank Jorgen Carlsson for all his incredible work, including on Peace … Like a River and wish him the best.”
No reason was given and it’s unclear if Scott is officially Mule’s fourth bassist or a substitute. Either way, it’s an “honor - I have been a huge fan since I was in my early 20s,” Scott told Live for Live Music.
“I’m very excited for the future - to develop my own take on the catalog (and) also taking huge inspiration from (Allen) Woody, Andy (Hess) and Jorgen’s amazing bass work over the years.”
In 1996, a preteen Amy Pond visited a museum with her aunt. To her surprise, she was able to open a piece called the Pandorica. Much more surprising was she found an adult version of herself trapped inside. ("The Big Bang", Doctor Who, TV)