Music Room – Afel Bocoum
Great to see this legendary musician Afel Bocoum @afelbocoumofficial THE guardian of Mali’s Niger River musical soul. Here are a few snaps of the show:
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Future Yard – Scaredycats
My 2026 Future Yard experience started off with the Jim Pearson – Retrospective. This reunited his cult band Scaredycats for their first show in two years, bringing their sharp wit and scrappy brilliance back to the stage. Here are a few of the photos:
Future Yard – Jim Pearson – Retrospective
After over a decade shaking up the North West music scene, indie maverick Jim Pearson took a final bow before heading to London — and he didn’t go quietly. Here are a few of the photos:
Future Yard – Igloo Hearts
My 2026 Future Yard experience started off with the Jim Pearson – Retrospective. Also joining were the wonderful ethereal art-pop duo Igloo Hearts — long-time collaborators with Jim and kindred spirits. Here are a few of the photos:
The Ferret – Two Tonne Machete
An early new year trip to The Ferret a place I’d heard loads about but had never been. Richie, a rather good friend of mine, suggest a night out there with him playing taxi (as he often does Bless) so what was to decide! Ade came along … Continue readingThe Ferret – Two Tonne Machete
The Ferret – One Dimensional Creatures
An early new year trip to The Ferret a place I’d heard loads about but had never been. Richie, a rather good friend of mine, suggest a night out there with him playing taxi (as he often does Bless) so what was to decide! Ade … Continue readingThe Ferret – One Dimensional Creatures
The Ferret – Double Negative
An early new year trip to The Ferret a place I’d heard loads about but had never been. Richie, a rather good friend of mine, suggest a night out there with him playing taxi (as he often does Bless) so what was to decide! Ade … Continue readingThe Ferret – Double Negative
Future Yard – Orzic Tentacles
A band from another time, Ozric Tentacles served as the bridge from 70s cosmic rock to the organic dance and festival culture that came back into fashion during the 90s. The creative vision of multi-instrumentalist Ed Wynne, the Ozrics’ uniquely trippy soundscapes have connected fans … Continue readingFuture Yard – Orzic Tentacles
Future Yard – Silas & Saski
AKA Silas Neptune and Saskia Maxwell who performed in their own right as support to the Orzic tentacles a unique form of ethereal space-folk that embraces an artistic sense of harmony and sonic beauty Here are some photos of their set:
Future Yard – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown
The God of Hellfire returned!! The Crazy World of Arthur Brown was back at Future Yard and I went along to take some snaps! A fire, brimstone and a horn-tipped performance of a most flamboyant nature, Arthur brought a powerful, wide-ranging operatic voice and wild stage persona … Continue readingFuture Yard – The Crazy World of Arthur Brown