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Karl Benson

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Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · 9d

I was away over the weekend and my copy of 'Patchwuff' was waiting for me. I played it last night. Wow.

It's a magical record and, rather like Celia Johnson, I think I must have something in my eye...

Cap well and truly doffed to all concerned.

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · 13d

Floreat Salopia

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · 17d

O2 Academy, Glasgow 19/9/25
Sporting a natty Chou Pahrot t-shirt

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · 21d

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Aug 28

Today marks 55 years since The Mighty Quo's third LP 'Ma Kelly's Greasy Spoon'. Their first step away from psychedelic pop and into blues and boogie wonderland. The closing track, nearly 10 mins on the LP, is here extended to a whopping 27 mins! 'Rockin' All Over The World' it is not.

Status Quo Live - Is It Really Me,Gotta Go Home(Lancaster) 26-9 1970

Dailymotion video by Frede Olsen

www.dailymotion.com

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Aug 8

Egan Road in the North End

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Aug 4

Thanks to the splendid Hooked Up picture framers in Hoylake for their splendid work with this original 1974 #RobertCalvert promo poster

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jul 18

That was a splendid evening all round.

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jun 11

A most enjoyable chat. Looking forward to getting stuck into it.

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jun 11

It's a tribute to Deep Purple and they're doing 'House Of The Rising Sun'??? Er, OK then!

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jun 11

Just had an enjoyable hour or so in the company of Stuart Maconie at his talk in Liddypool to launch his fab and gear new Beatles book. Had a nice little chat afterwards and commended the lad for playing Hawkwind on his Freak Zone show. More, I say!

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jun 11

Sad news about Brian Wilson, by the way. Best backing singer Status Quo Lite ever had.

Oh, and a musical genius. RIP Brian.

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jun 11

Crikey, it's months since I was last on here. Have I missed much?

Anyway, The Jalapeños play Pubby McPubface (!) in Cefn Mawr this coming Saturday (14/6). One woman, two blokes, three chords.

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jan 18

THE JALAPEÑOS play the Hollybush in Cefn Mawr TONIGHT from 9pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jan 17

THE BAND-ITS play the Royal in Oxton TONIGHT from 9.30pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jan 10

THE BAND-ITS play Stanley's Cask in New Brighton TONIGHT from 9.30pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jan 4

THE JALAPEÑOS play the Griffin in Earlestown TONIGHT from 9.30pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Jan 3

THE BAND-ITS play the Nag's Head in Macclesfield TONIGHT from 10pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 28

THE BAND-ITS play Stanley's Cask in New Brighton TONIGHT from 9.30pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 21

THE JALAPEÑOS play Brooker's Xmas Bash at Saltney Social Tavern in Chester TONIGHT

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 20

THE BAND-ITS play the Saith Seren in Wrexham TONIGHT from 9pm

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 10

This week's gig:

Fri 13 Dec - CEFN MAWR Pubby McPubface (THE BAND-ITS)

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 10

Rosie the dog enjoying a spot of Hawkwind

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 6

And some records 🙂

Karl Benson @karlbenson.bsky.social · Dec 6

I also found time to buy some rum 🙂