Mark French
@medwinfrench.bsky.social
Folk and roots music
Architecture and place
Natural environment
Climate challenge
'(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding' - Nic Lowe
Architecture and place
Natural environment
Climate challenge
'(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding' - Nic Lowe
Enjoying three hours of great music from @bdrandy.bsky.social on #BlackDogRadio on #mixcloudlive this morning 📻🎶👇
Good morning folks, wet and miserable here in Belper today.
I hope all is brighter with yourselves.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is brighter with yourselves.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
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November 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Enjoying three hours of great music from @bdrandy.bsky.social on #BlackDogRadio on #mixcloudlive this morning 📻🎶👇
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Erthygl da gan Helen Jones i @americanauk.bsky.social am 'Everything is Free' gan yr anhygoel Gillian Welch
Rwy mor ddiolchgar i bawb sy'n dal i dalu am gerddoriaeth dyddie 'ma, ond yn bryderus bod DA ar fin taro cerddorion eto tra bo ni lawr
americana-uk.com/for-the-sake...
Rwy mor ddiolchgar i bawb sy'n dal i dalu am gerddoriaeth dyddie 'ma, ond yn bryderus bod DA ar fin taro cerddorion eto tra bo ni lawr
americana-uk.com/for-the-sake...
For the Sake of the Song: Gillian Welch “Everything Is Free”
It’s hard to remember now, but there was a time in the early-00s when music piracy was the hot topic. At the turn of the millennium, Metallica member Lars Ulrich famously took the free file-sharing…
americana-uk.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Erthygl da gan Helen Jones i @americanauk.bsky.social am 'Everything is Free' gan yr anhygoel Gillian Welch
Rwy mor ddiolchgar i bawb sy'n dal i dalu am gerddoriaeth dyddie 'ma, ond yn bryderus bod DA ar fin taro cerddorion eto tra bo ni lawr
americana-uk.com/for-the-sake...
Rwy mor ddiolchgar i bawb sy'n dal i dalu am gerddoriaeth dyddie 'ma, ond yn bryderus bod DA ar fin taro cerddorion eto tra bo ni lawr
americana-uk.com/for-the-sake...
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‘Is there anything we can do to alleviate flash flooding?’
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Is there anything we can do to alleviate flash floods in the West Midlands
Experts say housebuilding and concrete drives are making floods worse, but that there are things we can do.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
‘Is there anything we can do to alleviate flash flooding?’
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lots - & it’s good to see @floodmary.bsky.social talking here about working with nature, reducing paved areas & rain gardens
But we also need land use change across whole catchments - more trees, restored peat
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our tour is imminent! We can't wait to sing these songs for you!
We're going lots of places in England, Leith in Scotland, and 1 Livestream for people too far away to come in person.
Get your tickets now! www.janandjon.com/live
We're going lots of places in England, Leith in Scotland, and 1 Livestream for people too far away to come in person.
Get your tickets now! www.janandjon.com/live
November 23, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Intrigued to find these pencil sketches on these old floorboards when I lifted the carpet. Don't remember seeing them before.
Perhaps the builder was planning three houses and considering the roof pitch.
#buildersmarks
Perhaps the builder was planning three houses and considering the roof pitch.
#buildersmarks
November 23, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Intrigued to find these pencil sketches on these old floorboards when I lifted the carpet. Don't remember seeing them before.
Perhaps the builder was planning three houses and considering the roof pitch.
#buildersmarks
Perhaps the builder was planning three houses and considering the roof pitch.
#buildersmarks
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Want a FREE resource pack with an ID guide to 30 species you’re likely to see in your local greenspace? 🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in #Greenspaces newsletter to receive one! ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces #Ornithology 🪶
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Want a FREE resource pack with an ID guide to 30 species you’re likely to see in your local greenspace? 🐦🌳 Sign up to our Birds in #Greenspaces newsletter to receive one! ➡️ www.bto.org/greenspaces #Ornithology 🪶
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Illustrations by @willrose.bsky.social
Join me in celebrating 10 years of the fabulous #BlackDogRadio show this morning on #MixcloudLive 👇
@bdrandy.bsky.social has introduced me to so much great music through this show over the years. Thanks Andy 🙌
@bdrandy.bsky.social has introduced me to so much great music through this show over the years. Thanks Andy 🙌
Good morning folks, welcome to our 10th Anniversary show, mucky outside today, with Claudia's back end still bringing rain.
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Black Dog Radio on Mixcloud Live
Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre
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November 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Join me in celebrating 10 years of the fabulous #BlackDogRadio show this morning on #MixcloudLive 👇
@bdrandy.bsky.social has introduced me to so much great music through this show over the years. Thanks Andy 🙌
@bdrandy.bsky.social has introduced me to so much great music through this show over the years. Thanks Andy 🙌
Reposted by Mark French
Good morning folks, we have a pleasant start to the day here in Belper, damp underfoot with patches of blue sky evident through some grey clouds.
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here:
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here:
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Black Dog Radio on Mixcloud Live
Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre
www.mixcloud.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Good morning folks, we have a pleasant start to the day here in Belper, damp underfoot with patches of blue sky evident through some grey clouds.
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here:
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here:
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Reposted by Mark French
Good morning folks, we have a bright start to the first day of November here in Belper.
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Black Dog Radio on Mixcloud Live
Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre
www.mixcloud.com
November 1, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Good morning folks, we have a bright start to the first day of November here in Belper.
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is bright and well with yourselves too.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Reposted by Mark French
They asked me if I had any specific criticisms of the Ghost Train. I said nothing leapt out at me.
October 10, 2024 at 8:47 AM
They asked me if I had any specific criticisms of the Ghost Train. I said nothing leapt out at me.
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Reject modernity, embrace tradition
October 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reject modernity, embrace tradition
If you'd like to help Shirley on her #strideforgaza fundraising for the vital work of Medical Aid for Palestinians @medicalaidpal.bsky.social there's a link in her bio 👇
Day 11 #strideforgaza2025
13.4 km walk from Findhorn to Roseisle and back, along the beach. What a beautiful afternoon.
I’ve made it to Khan Yunis on the Stride map. 72.4 km in. If you’d like to support @medicalaidpal via my walk head to Linktree in my bio 🙏
🕊️🍉
13.4 km walk from Findhorn to Roseisle and back, along the beach. What a beautiful afternoon.
I’ve made it to Khan Yunis on the Stride map. 72.4 km in. If you’d like to support @medicalaidpal via my walk head to Linktree in my bio 🙏
🕊️🍉
October 19, 2025 at 9:23 AM
If you'd like to help Shirley on her #strideforgaza fundraising for the vital work of Medical Aid for Palestinians @medicalaidpal.bsky.social there's a link in her bio 👇
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As Spotify descends further into the gutter by allowing ICE recruitment ads on their platform, more music lovers should try out Bandcamp and other platforms who still seem to have standards. How to Support Independent Musicians Part 1:
www.johnreedmusic.com/some-really-...
www.johnreedmusic.com/some-really-...
October 15, 2025 at 5:29 AM
As Spotify descends further into the gutter by allowing ICE recruitment ads on their platform, more music lovers should try out Bandcamp and other platforms who still seem to have standards. How to Support Independent Musicians Part 1:
www.johnreedmusic.com/some-really-...
www.johnreedmusic.com/some-really-...
Folk On Foot 'In The City'👇
What a great lineup!
What a great lineup!
Watch unique performances exclusively filmed for Folk On Foot in the city, by Johnny Flynn, Richard Thompson, Jon Wilks, Jamie Webster, Stick In The Wheel, Frank Turner and Kerry Andrew.
Out now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/0VN3pUm7MyI
Out now on our YouTube channel: youtu.be/0VN3pUm7MyI
October 13, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Folk On Foot 'In The City'👇
What a great lineup!
What a great lineup!
This fab album 'Needless Alley' from @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social arrived yesterday.
A delight to sit and enjoy Jon's brilliant songwriting and musicality while reading the lyric book and admiring the
gorgeous artwork by @alexmerryart.bsky.social
Check it out here
jonwilks.bandcamp.com/album/needle...
A delight to sit and enjoy Jon's brilliant songwriting and musicality while reading the lyric book and admiring the
gorgeous artwork by @alexmerryart.bsky.social
Check it out here
jonwilks.bandcamp.com/album/needle...
October 12, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This fab album 'Needless Alley' from @jonwilksmusic.bsky.social arrived yesterday.
A delight to sit and enjoy Jon's brilliant songwriting and musicality while reading the lyric book and admiring the
gorgeous artwork by @alexmerryart.bsky.social
Check it out here
jonwilks.bandcamp.com/album/needle...
A delight to sit and enjoy Jon's brilliant songwriting and musicality while reading the lyric book and admiring the
gorgeous artwork by @alexmerryart.bsky.social
Check it out here
jonwilks.bandcamp.com/album/needle...
Another high tide covering the weir beside the Old Dee Bridge in Chester.
#newsfromnoweir
@welsh-dee-trust.bsky.social
#newsfromnoweir
@welsh-dee-trust.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Another high tide covering the weir beside the Old Dee Bridge in Chester.
#newsfromnoweir
@welsh-dee-trust.bsky.social
#newsfromnoweir
@welsh-dee-trust.bsky.social
Great to see Brooks Williams & Vera Van Heeringen in Chester on their autumn Song Roots tour.
A mix of duo and solo sets showcasing their songwriting with wonderful harmonies and interplay of guitars and mandolin.
Thanks to independent promoter @sboxmusic.bsky.social for bringing us great live music
A mix of duo and solo sets showcasing their songwriting with wonderful harmonies and interplay of guitars and mandolin.
Thanks to independent promoter @sboxmusic.bsky.social for bringing us great live music
October 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Great to see Brooks Williams & Vera Van Heeringen in Chester on their autumn Song Roots tour.
A mix of duo and solo sets showcasing their songwriting with wonderful harmonies and interplay of guitars and mandolin.
Thanks to independent promoter @sboxmusic.bsky.social for bringing us great live music
A mix of duo and solo sets showcasing their songwriting with wonderful harmonies and interplay of guitars and mandolin.
Thanks to independent promoter @sboxmusic.bsky.social for bringing us great live music
Reposted by Mark French
@sboxmusic.bsky.social has some excellent music and song coming up before the end of 2025! Acoustic & Roots fans can look forward to a range of styles - take a look at who's coming to Chester at www.wegottickets.com/soundbox
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October 8, 2025 at 9:32 AM
@sboxmusic.bsky.social has some excellent music and song coming up before the end of 2025! Acoustic & Roots fans can look forward to a range of styles - take a look at who's coming to Chester at www.wegottickets.com/soundbox
Looking forward to Vera Van Heeringen & Brooks Williams in Chester tomorrow Thur 9th Oct on their #SongRoots tour.
Playing in the beautiful St Mary's Creative Space.
Brought to you by #SoundboxChester @sboxmusic.bsky.social
@rpmmusic.bsky.social
Get your tickets from
wegottickets.com/event/654715/
Playing in the beautiful St Mary's Creative Space.
Brought to you by #SoundboxChester @sboxmusic.bsky.social
@rpmmusic.bsky.social
Get your tickets from
wegottickets.com/event/654715/
October 8, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Looking forward to Vera Van Heeringen & Brooks Williams in Chester tomorrow Thur 9th Oct on their #SongRoots tour.
Playing in the beautiful St Mary's Creative Space.
Brought to you by #SoundboxChester @sboxmusic.bsky.social
@rpmmusic.bsky.social
Get your tickets from
wegottickets.com/event/654715/
Playing in the beautiful St Mary's Creative Space.
Brought to you by #SoundboxChester @sboxmusic.bsky.social
@rpmmusic.bsky.social
Get your tickets from
wegottickets.com/event/654715/
Thrilled to finally get to see #FrankieArcher play live at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester last night. An innovative musician, engaging performer, and creative interpreter of traditional songs.
Great opening set by #ClaraDay.
Thanks to @urbanroots.bsky.social for bringing us great live music.
Great opening set by #ClaraDay.
Thanks to @urbanroots.bsky.social for bringing us great live music.
October 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Thrilled to finally get to see #FrankieArcher play live at St Mary's Creative Space in Chester last night. An innovative musician, engaging performer, and creative interpreter of traditional songs.
Great opening set by #ClaraDay.
Thanks to @urbanroots.bsky.social for bringing us great live music.
Great opening set by #ClaraDay.
Thanks to @urbanroots.bsky.social for bringing us great live music.
Reposted by Mark French
Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ was chosen by our good friend and show stalwart @medwinfrench.bsky.social and is the iconic, “Solid Air” by John Martyn which was released in 1973.
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A Few Tunes With Black Dog Radio #437 (04-10-25)
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October 7, 2025 at 6:02 AM
Our ‘Classic Album of the Week’ was chosen by our good friend and show stalwart @medwinfrench.bsky.social and is the iconic, “Solid Air” by John Martyn which was released in 1973.
www.mixcloud.com/blackdogradi...
www.mixcloud.com/blackdogradi...
Reposted by Mark French
#NowPlaying
#blackdogradio
The first track of our classic album of the week, chosen by @medwinfrench.bsky.social
Track: Solid Air
Artist: John Martyn
Album: Solid Air
Release Date: 1973
Web: johnmartyn.com
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
#blackdogradio
The first track of our classic album of the week, chosen by @medwinfrench.bsky.social
Track: Solid Air
Artist: John Martyn
Album: Solid Air
Release Date: 1973
Web: johnmartyn.com
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
John Martyn
Official website of the maverick singer and songwriter
johnmartyn.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:51 AM
#NowPlaying
#blackdogradio
The first track of our classic album of the week, chosen by @medwinfrench.bsky.social
Track: Solid Air
Artist: John Martyn
Album: Solid Air
Release Date: 1973
Web: johnmartyn.com
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
#blackdogradio
The first track of our classic album of the week, chosen by @medwinfrench.bsky.social
Track: Solid Air
Artist: John Martyn
Album: Solid Air
Release Date: 1973
Web: johnmartyn.com
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Perfect soundtrack to our Saturday morning. Give it a listen on #MixloudLive 📻🎶👇
Good morning folks, it's a bit wild and woolly here in Belper today.
I hope all is well with yourselves and that you are getting through Storm Amy unscathed.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
I hope all is well with yourselves and that you are getting through Storm Amy unscathed.
Grab a brew, settle back and join us live at nine here, for three hours of fine music
www.mixcloud.com/live/blackdo...
Black Dog Radio on Mixcloud Live
Broadcast live to your community of fans and tune in direct to creators from every genre
www.mixcloud.com
October 4, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Perfect soundtrack to our Saturday morning. Give it a listen on #MixloudLive 📻🎶👇
Today is #BandcampFriday when @bandcamp.com waive their fee. A good day to support independent musicians by buying music and merch, knowing what you pay all goes to the artist.
The next Bandcamp Friday is not until 5th Dec, so buying something today will help artists keep making the music you love 🎶
The next Bandcamp Friday is not until 5th Dec, so buying something today will help artists keep making the music you love 🎶
October 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today is #BandcampFriday when @bandcamp.com waive their fee. A good day to support independent musicians by buying music and merch, knowing what you pay all goes to the artist.
The next Bandcamp Friday is not until 5th Dec, so buying something today will help artists keep making the music you love 🎶
The next Bandcamp Friday is not until 5th Dec, so buying something today will help artists keep making the music you love 🎶
Reposted by Mark French
A lot of period properties have suspended timber floors. When Will South was carrying out his #retrofit he decided to dig out the whole ground floor and put in a solid floor. He knew it was disruptive but reflecting on it thinks it was one of the best things he did.
www.houseplanninghelp.com/387
www.houseplanninghelp.com/387
September 29, 2025 at 8:20 AM
A lot of period properties have suspended timber floors. When Will South was carrying out his #retrofit he decided to dig out the whole ground floor and put in a solid floor. He knew it was disruptive but reflecting on it thinks it was one of the best things he did.
www.houseplanninghelp.com/387
www.houseplanninghelp.com/387