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European. Music fan. Maker of Top Fives. Still dancing badly & losing my specs in mosh pits. Play ukulele, bass & kazoo.
Went out for lunch with some work pals today. We have a really nice Nepalese street food restaurant. However, the rice bowl I had was massive. Way more than I needed for lunch and I still feel full now! This is not helping my efforts to lose weight.
February 4, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Today is the 40th anniversary of my first ever gig. Marillion on the Misplaced Childhood tour at Hammy Odeon. Managed to swerve the zeitgeist ever since #chopsgigs
February 4, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Lucinda Williams was magnificent at The Barbican last night. Over 26 years since I first heard her music so I’m very glad to finally see her live. Support from Ben du la Cour #chopsgigs #lucinawilliams #barbican
February 4, 2026 at 6:52 AM
This is who runs this account.

Check those collars 👌
February 1, 2026 at 8:25 PM
Dang. Tuned in at 2-0 down. Was celebrating that scorcher from Kevin when we conceded again. Decent effort though #fulhamfc
February 1, 2026 at 4:04 PM
January 2026 #chopsbooks #bookstack

Off and running with my new year reading with a couple of easy comfort reads. Enjoyed both.

#booksky #agathachristie #cyclingbooks
February 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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January 31, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Great trip up to Coventry to see Haress & Gwenifer Raymond at Just Dropped In. Best way to spend a Friday evening #chopsgigs #haress #gweniferraymond @joesors.bsky.social @justdroppedin.bsky.social @ivwuk.bsky.social @gweniferraymond.bsky.social
January 31, 2026 at 9:39 AM
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Haress 😻🐾
January 31, 2026 at 8:48 AM
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Wowzers 😻 what a night :)
Thanks for supporting such amazing artists . Gweniffer & Haress were an absolute treat 🔥
Oh … & the cat says “hi” 🐾
January 31, 2026 at 8:47 AM
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This is terrible. It is also an opportunity for certain journalists to finally speak up with a *fraction* of the courage the people of Minneapolis have shown. It is also instructive that Lemon is Black. Woe/pox etc upon white journalists who don’t freak out about this.
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 1:53 PM
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AOTW: Papooz - Papooz & Friends

Other Highlights:

Backengrillen - Exp Jazz
Craven Faults - Electronic
Langmaker - Indie
Hot Face - Punk
Ski Team - Indie Pop
European Sun - Indie Pop/Spoken Word
Bangs & Talbot - Acid Jazz
Julian Lage - Jazz
Yin Yin - Psych Funk
January 28, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Still travelling. Another 90 minutes before I get to where I’m heading. Next up to keep me motivated is this awesome collection of tunes. I’ve already had a bop to Missy Elliott #np
🟢 Random Access Memory 2
(from my collection)

Hear here🎧: www.mixcloud.com/Contraflow/r...

#mixcloud #playlist
January 29, 2026 at 8:34 AM
Soundtracking my journey to Cambridge this morning #np #nowplaying
Here's Episode 125 of The 157 Show!
As ever, it features plenty of new music, a review of the live gigs I've seen since the last show and The Hanley Hoedown of course!
Enjoy Responsibly!!

www.mixcloud.com/Darren157/th...
January 29, 2026 at 7:19 AM
Epic night to open the @babayagashut.bsky.social series of farewell shows for @corsicastudios.bsky.social

Part Chimp (who were astonishingly loud), AAA Gripper & The Mute Servants all playing brilliant sets

#chopsgigs @partchimp.bsky.social @xeaglepissx.bsky.social @theewatfordbob.bsky.social
January 28, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Carla J Easton also played a cracking set of new songs from her upcoming solo album and new to me Copenhagen based band Pelts opened the bill in style #chopsgigs #carlajeaston #pelts #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social @carlajeaston.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Another glorious Winter Sprinter night with The Just Joans. Their new album came out on Friday and is another classic. #chopsgigs #thejustjoans #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com @thejustjoans.bsky.social @thelexingtonlondon.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Two nights away with work (including a sneaky trip back to London for a gig) followed by the drive down to The Pig last night has meant I’m a bit wiped out tonight and have had to forego Byrne’s Night at the MOTH Club tonight. I will be back at the Lex for The Just Joans tomorrow though #chopsgigs
January 23, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Went down to The Pig restaurant in the New Forest last night for a meal and an overnight stay. The food was great and we had a lovely relaxing day today. Did the kitchen garden tour then headed to Christchurch for a bracing walk along the seafront.
January 23, 2026 at 7:55 PM
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Our UK tour starts in 7 weeks!
January 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Winter Sprinter day 1 also included Jessica’s Brother playing a set with a lot of new material & Steven Adams playing solo. A great night all in with a load of pals in the audience #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Belated snaps from Wednesday night’s first evening of Winter Sprinter at The Lexington. British Birds were excellent, so glad I finally saw them. I think I even played a small role in getting them the gig! #chopsgigs #wintersprinter @fikarecordings.com #britishbirds
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Travelling from Huntingdon as I’m away for work. Times actually quicker than from home but price is a bit tasty #thameslink
Heading to that London for night 1 of Winter Sprinter at The Lex. Excited to finally get to see British Birds #chopsgigs @fikarecordings.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Heading to that London for night 1 of Winter Sprinter at The Lex. Excited to finally get to see British Birds #chopsgigs @fikarecordings.com
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM