Having said there wasn't much news today there came into my postbox the latest Newsletter from Aquarium Drunkard with a couple of items that caught my eye

The Aquarium Drunkard Picture Show, Episode V

Reverberating from the hills of Glassell Park, CA, a half-hour canyon of sound featuring the sonic stylings of Spacemen 3, Stereolab, Brigitte Fontaine, the best John Cale performance (ever?!), and mucho mas. Episode five of the AD Picture Show ... now at aquarium drunkard.

And just a warning from the idiotic one-liner . . . . 'the drugs don't work and nobody with any sensibility or 'woke' awareness takes them anymore (seriously what ARE you talking about?)

Not exactly sure I agree that this is the best ever live John Cale performance but hey, I'm a fan and it is fun! Andy Summers (Police) on guitar, Ollie Halsall 2nd guitar [SG] overalls and madness, Zanna Gregmar keyboards, Pere Colom bass guitar and Miguel Figuerola on drums and John on vocals and menace - broadcast TVE2 December 2, 1981 on Musical Express, Spain.

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Michael Chapman: Ancient & Modern (Live from The Merchant Adventurers' Hall) 

We all miss live music, but that doesn't mean there aren't still shows afoot. Case in point: Sunday, November 29th, you can tune into a set by the esteemed Michael Chapman, recorded during lockdown in York’s stunning Merchant Adventurers’ Hall. Titled Ancient & Modern, this performance "represents a look back over his long and illustrious career, featuring classics as well as newer compositions", in addition to a support slot and interview by close friend and mentee, Katie Spencer. 

Enjoy, I know I did