Albert Tatlock

Two words: mosh pit I hope that nutter discovered some bruises today he couldn't remember receiving, if you know what I mean. But generally the enthusiasm was great. Bbop's legendary song prediction was in full effect. Also, got to touch the sacred rug. There is now a part of the Loft that is forever Wales. But this also means I can be forensically traced if ever a CSI Chicago starts up. Oh bugger. For once some photos I'm quite happy with, though I was unexpectedly pretty close to JT and consequently it was hard to get pictures of anything else with his big fat arse in the way all th

Only here now because of a nightmare tube journey, but luckily found a train I didn't know existed. Just time for these and then bed. Cheerio.

Thoroughly enjoyed this - though from a relatively long way back as I saw The National do a free event at a record store (also excellent - that Matt Thingy is a nice guy: they were mingling at the bar etc. afterwards). Seeing them tomorrow for hard cash too. But all this did mean that I did not meet up with a couple of VC diehards who I know were around. Shame. Don't know if you've had this in the US/Australia for a while, but the big difference for me compared to a couple of years ago was how much more obviously everyone seemed to be enjoying it. JT was practically beaming most of the time,

Master Po likes the sound of one hand clapping. You are learning well Grasshopper. P.S. Hope you're on the mend now.

Good set of results last night. Hope that continues in Bourgoin. It is your patriotic duty to pin the thread!

Sorry I missed this - been holed up in a barn for a week. Chin Chin

The 'Belleville Lip' limbers up

My previous JoJo concert is a fading memory of hilarity and dervish-style dancing. Last night was a comparatively restrained affair (by his standards), but no less enjoyable, as Jonathan gave a generally much more poignant performance. Apart from the obvious attractions of his querky and spontaneous sides, I have always been genuinely moved by the bare emotion of many of his songs. I have to say he was not looking 100% (though when he smiles, the room lights up), and had frequent pauses to pour various combinations of drops and liquids down his neck to try and alleviate the problems with his v

"People of a certain age find it very bewildering." That quote probably applies to me.

Ever hear of Bert Trautmann? Played on in the 1956 Cup Final with a broken neck after being knocked out. The consensus seems to be that it was not a deliberate act by the Reading player. Actually, goalkeepers are over-protected these days. Strikers can't touch them without conceding a foul. I always used to go in feet first when I played in goal - it was up to the striker to get out of the way.

Who says Americans can't do irony! How's the new office?

This puts me in good mood for tonight:- from http://jojofiles.blogspot.com/

After that, I think I will have to check out that Roddy Woomble album. I'm told there are a couple more from Emmylou next week.

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Pipe and best slippers prepared. Repeated at some point on Saturday too I believe. Then same again next week.

Chin chin I remember flipping an elephant in Rajasthan back in '36. Damn messy affair.

Fixed it for you, give or take 4 inches (upward).

Coming up: 16th October - anniversary of this:- Somehow this made an impression on me at the time, though I had no idea why (I was 6). Apparently (and obviously) he lost out on alot of potential sponsership money etc. on his return. Respect.

It's been a while - mainly just for: "Baby it's you" Makes me want to suck a few throat lozenges just listening to it

The ghost of Cpatain Morgan the pirate was said to haunt the area where I grew up. It was the land his family owned. They built a council estate all over it but the Hall was left in the middle. Kids told stories of seeing him at the bus stop etc.

The dirty gits! First tiem I was in New York I went to the Tower records there (somewhere near Washington Square if I remember rightly). Squeeze were doing a record signing. The Brit invasion of that time was just starting. Shame it all went pear-shaped with Flock of Seagulls and Billy Idol taking off.