35 years ago today, the sun shone brightly at Heaton Park, but not as brightly as the bands onstage. The whole weekend of Cities in the park was special but Factory Sunday was especially magical. Although this post may make me feel old, I’m pleased I was old enough to be there. Rave on Kidz.
Another return of the Durutti Column. Dripping notes onto a canvas is probably the analogy that best describes The Durutti Column’s new album best, their first Durutti Column material since 2010 An album that is quietly compelling and often beautiful, you don’t listen to Renascent, you bathe in it .
One last voyage, one last drumroll, one last shot of rum.. It’s not the time of your life, it’s the life in your time, and what a life! “Always live your life so you leave a good autobiography son” Trying me best Dad. John George Smith Watson (14/101929 -03/07/2026)
Robbie Williams belting it out at the World Cup Final
I’m beginning to think that Tom Cruise may dye his hair..
Since when did the host country get their anthem sang before a world cup final? Why is Robbie Williams there? Then , just when you think you’re tripping, Tom Cruise pops up with an oddly weird speech for no apparent reason. Then the World Cup turns up in a Louis Vuitton handbag. Sod this.
With the Cpac GB London in, ahem, full swing in a small side room at an Inter-Continental hotel in London, it’s worth noting that it is a private company run by two people, one of whom has already resigned 😂
@wearejames.bsky.social on point as always last night at the beautiful Tynemouth Priory. Playing “Beautiful Beaches “above a beautiful beach.
Great set from Don Letts last night at Zerox in Newcastle, this was a highlight youtu.be/n4-XrVz-h9o?...
Capitol 1212 - Love Will Tear Us Apart (feat Earl 16)
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This Charming Night. Rock ‘n Roll in Castlefield Bowl supplied by Johnny Marr and a band that played tighter than two coats of paint. The Marrvel Universe.
81 years old today Happy birthday to Deborah Ann Harry, Born today 1st July 1945 “I do know the effect that music still has on me - I'm completely vulnerable to it. I'm seduced by it." 📸 Eric Kroll / Anton Corbijn / David LaChapelle / Martyn Goddard
Rose White Sangria for the lady.. Take the girl out of Ibiza, but never take Ibiza out of the girl ❤️
Watson Substance 1987 Happy Anniversary to my (lot ) better half, best friend and human diary. This is Watsonchester. We do things differently here. It’s not a surname. It’s a way of life.❤️
It appears we now live in the age of billionaire funded misinformation, whose sole purpose is to topple democratically elected leaders, and insert leadership that favours the wealthy elites over the working people. Looks like the game plan is working...
96 years young and still likes a pint. You can never take the Watson out of Watsonchester. Happy Father’s Day Johnny Boy xx
