Ali Wilson
@drumslinger.bsky.social
Drummer. Songwriter. Band leader.
Mainly music. Vinyl lover.
Occasionally working in film and TV.
Scottish Borders & Edinburgh.
Mainly music. Vinyl lover.
Occasionally working in film and TV.
Scottish Borders & Edinburgh.
This is just brilliant. Brought a tear to my eye and also some happy memories of visiting the Sheriffmuir Inn a few times when I lived and worked in Hercules’s neck of the woods in the early 1980s.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
Hercules the Bear - A Love Story
The remarkable true story of the world’s most famous grizzly bear and the Scottish couple who raised him as their own.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 16, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is just brilliant. Brought a tear to my eye and also some happy memories of visiting the Sheriffmuir Inn a few times when I lived and worked in Hercules’s neck of the woods in the early 1980s.
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis...
A favourable review!
Thanks to @freshonthenetblog.bsky.social for this great review of our future Christmas classic song “Cold Christmas”. Available now on 7” single from Bandcamp and record shops. Also on download and streaming in all the usual places. Music video is on YouTube.
#christmassong #newmusic #christmas2025
#christmassong #newmusic #christmas2025
December 15, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A favourable review!
Found this in the attic at the bottom of a box. “Mary Of The 4th Form” by The Boomtown Rats, signed by the band in May 1978 at Bruce’s on Edinburgh’s Rose Street. I was never a big fan but I remember the 15 year old me being quite excited at the time.
I thought I’d lost this during a move in 2010.
I thought I’d lost this during a move in 2010.
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Found this in the attic at the bottom of a box. “Mary Of The 4th Form” by The Boomtown Rats, signed by the band in May 1978 at Bruce’s on Edinburgh’s Rose Street. I was never a big fan but I remember the 15 year old me being quite excited at the time.
I thought I’d lost this during a move in 2010.
I thought I’d lost this during a move in 2010.
A very brief trip to Glasgow. Wet, but not nearly as wet and windy as the weather forecasters predicted. Parking prices almost as bad as central Edinburgh. £14.40 for 2 hours. I may come back in the summer. Warmth and dryness make all the difference. #LetGlasgowFlourish
December 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
A very brief trip to Glasgow. Wet, but not nearly as wet and windy as the weather forecasters predicted. Parking prices almost as bad as central Edinburgh. £14.40 for 2 hours. I may come back in the summer. Warmth and dryness make all the difference. #LetGlasgowFlourish
Yesterday’s vinyl delivery. The brilliant @hamishhawk.bsky.social channels his inner, and indeed outer, Ivor Cutler with this limited edition pressing. A studio recording of his “Life In A Scotch Sitting Room, Volume 0.” Edinburgh Book Festival stage show celebrating things Cutler-esque.
December 7, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Yesterday’s vinyl delivery. The brilliant @hamishhawk.bsky.social channels his inner, and indeed outer, Ivor Cutler with this limited edition pressing. A studio recording of his “Life In A Scotch Sitting Room, Volume 0.” Edinburgh Book Festival stage show celebrating things Cutler-esque.
So, this is Saturday night TV viewing in 2025. Brutal…however the subject of this particular round is at least of some interest to me…
December 6, 2025 at 11:17 PM
So, this is Saturday night TV viewing in 2025. Brutal…however the subject of this particular round is at least of some interest to me…
Was thinking about upgrading my Hi-Fi speakers and was lucky enough to discover these guys…and there’s a sale on! 😳😳😳😳😳😳
December 5, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Was thinking about upgrading my Hi-Fi speakers and was lucky enough to discover these guys…and there’s a sale on! 😳😳😳😳😳😳
🎼 ”We got to install microwave ovens, custom kitchen deliveries. We got to move these refrigerators, we got to move these colour TVs. Oh, and we’ve also got to move hundreds of feckin’ Christmas singles on top of the feckin’ wardrobe! ” 🎼 👍🎄👍 #christmassong #christmasmusic
youtu.be/KIA9mgwSYUY?...
youtu.be/KIA9mgwSYUY?...
“Cold Christmas” by The Legendary Hearts (Scotland)
YouTube video by The Legendary Hearts - Scotland
youtu.be
December 3, 2025 at 7:47 PM
🎼 ”We got to install microwave ovens, custom kitchen deliveries. We got to move these refrigerators, we got to move these colour TVs. Oh, and we’ve also got to move hundreds of feckin’ Christmas singles on top of the feckin’ wardrobe! ” 🎼 👍🎄👍 #christmassong #christmasmusic
youtu.be/KIA9mgwSYUY?...
youtu.be/KIA9mgwSYUY?...
Reposted by Ali Wilson
Dear Bluesky friends. We’d be eternally grateful if you could please add “Cold Christmas”, our festive song for these times to your Spotify playlists. Peace & love. TLH x
open.spotify.com/track/7q03My...
open.spotify.com/track/7q03My...
Cold Christmas
open.spotify.com
December 1, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Dear Bluesky friends. We’d be eternally grateful if you could please add “Cold Christmas”, our festive song for these times to your Spotify playlists. Peace & love. TLH x
open.spotify.com/track/7q03My...
open.spotify.com/track/7q03My...
Re-released today for Christmas 2025 ! Available on 7” single. I still have hundreds or the buggers! Help me clear them from the top of my spare room wardrobe!
🎼😎🎼
🎼😎🎼
Re-released for Christmas 2025!
Our future *Christmas Classic!*
Available on 7” single and download.
Accompanying music video is up on YouTube now!
#Christmas2024 #NewMusic #Christmas #christmassong
Our future *Christmas Classic!*
Available on 7” single and download.
Accompanying music video is up on YouTube now!
#Christmas2024 #NewMusic #Christmas #christmassong
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Re-released today for Christmas 2025 ! Available on 7” single. I still have hundreds or the buggers! Help me clear them from the top of my spare room wardrobe!
🎼😎🎼
🎼😎🎼
Late to the party as usual. I’ve just discovered Sky Channel 183: “That’s TV3”. They’ve just screened The Bobby Fuller Four playing “I Fought The Law” and now it’s Mungo Jerry!
November 29, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Late to the party as usual. I’ve just discovered Sky Channel 183: “That’s TV3”. They’ve just screened The Bobby Fuller Four playing “I Fought The Law” and now it’s Mungo Jerry!
Another cracking afternoon gig at Bannermans We’ve been resident here every Saturday since December 2002. It’s Edinburgh’s version of Liverpool’s Cavern Club. Some say it’s even better. Come on down and decide for yourself. Saturdays from 3:30-5:30pm. 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. Free Entry.
November 29, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Another cracking afternoon gig at Bannermans We’ve been resident here every Saturday since December 2002. It’s Edinburgh’s version of Liverpool’s Cavern Club. Some say it’s even better. Come on down and decide for yourself. Saturdays from 3:30-5:30pm. 212 Cowgate, Edinburgh. Free Entry.
Sad and a tad angry to hear about BBC Radio Scotland axing 4 late night music shows, all which featured up and coming artists amongst a playlist of quality tunes. Thanks to The Billy Sloan Show for including my band @thelegendaryhearts.bsky.social right next to some of my heroes back in 2016. 🎼👍🎼
November 28, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Sad and a tad angry to hear about BBC Radio Scotland axing 4 late night music shows, all which featured up and coming artists amongst a playlist of quality tunes. Thanks to The Billy Sloan Show for including my band @thelegendaryhearts.bsky.social right next to some of my heroes back in 2016. 🎼👍🎼
Well, it’s that time of year again! Let four weeks of shameless self promotion commence! Available on 7” vinyl, download or free to listen to in all the usual places.
Our classic festive sonic offering “Cold Christmas” is being re-released next Monday, 1st December! Available on 7” single from Bandcamp and selected record shops. Also on download from all the usual platforms. The accompanying music video is on YouTube now!
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Well, it’s that time of year again! Let four weeks of shameless self promotion commence! Available on 7” vinyl, download or free to listen to in all the usual places.
This was brought to my attention today by ace photographer @marcmarnie.bsky.social. It’s bonkers and brilliant. Magnificent even…
youtu.be/ewp1ETyIilM?...
youtu.be/ewp1ETyIilM?...
Bongwater w/Screamin' Jay Hawkins - You Don't Love Me Yet (Live on Night Music) 1990
YouTube video by Television Man
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November 18, 2025 at 4:31 PM
This was brought to my attention today by ace photographer @marcmarnie.bsky.social. It’s bonkers and brilliant. Magnificent even…
youtu.be/ewp1ETyIilM?...
youtu.be/ewp1ETyIilM?...
I was busy yesterday so totally forgot about the Scotland v Argentina rugby game. Just heard on BBC Scotland News that we got our arses kicked. After the international football shambles on Saturday I’m now firmly back in “It’s Shite Being Scottish” mode. It breaks my heart.
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youtu.be/29-LRuuqFT0?...
its shite being Scottish!
YouTube video by dassalmighty
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November 17, 2025 at 7:16 PM
I was busy yesterday so totally forgot about the Scotland v Argentina rugby game. Just heard on BBC Scotland News that we got our arses kicked. After the international football shambles on Saturday I’m now firmly back in “It’s Shite Being Scottish” mode. It breaks my heart.
youtu.be/29-LRuuqFT0?...
youtu.be/29-LRuuqFT0?...
Cracked a cymbal a few weeks ago and yesterday it died. Many of you probably won’t know much about cymbals so you may be surprised that the price of a replacement is £278 discounted from £329. That’s a lot of ca$h to shell out for something you just whack now and again eh!
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Cracked a cymbal a few weeks ago and yesterday it died. Many of you probably won’t know much about cymbals so you may be surprised that the price of a replacement is £278 discounted from £329. That’s a lot of ca$h to shell out for something you just whack now and again eh!
Farewell Newcastle (and surrounding area). It was fun. Until the next time…
November 4, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Farewell Newcastle (and surrounding area). It was fun. Until the next time…
Breakfast at The Butterfly Cabinet in Heaton. This should certainly set us up for the day!
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Breakfast at The Butterfly Cabinet in Heaton. This should certainly set us up for the day!
Now then…what have we here?
This is superb. I may have a second pint…possibly even a third…or more…
I highly recommend The Free Trade Inn, Newcastle. #beer
This is superb. I may have a second pint…possibly even a third…or more…
I highly recommend The Free Trade Inn, Newcastle. #beer
November 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Now then…what have we here?
This is superb. I may have a second pint…possibly even a third…or more…
I highly recommend The Free Trade Inn, Newcastle. #beer
This is superb. I may have a second pint…possibly even a third…or more…
I highly recommend The Free Trade Inn, Newcastle. #beer
I’ve been discussing legendary Scottish rock’n’roller Alex Harvey today and noted that he would’ve been 90 years old earlier this year. Just a month younger than Elvis Presley. Wow!
October 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
I’ve been discussing legendary Scottish rock’n’roller Alex Harvey today and noted that he would’ve been 90 years old earlier this year. Just a month younger than Elvis Presley. Wow!
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this gig for many months so I’m delighted that the day has finally arrived. Tonight it’s the excellent Counting Crows supported by the equally excellent James Maddock at the Edinburgh O2. I predict a great night lies ahead!
October 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I’ve been eagerly awaiting this gig for many months so I’m delighted that the day has finally arrived. Tonight it’s the excellent Counting Crows supported by the equally excellent James Maddock at the Edinburgh O2. I predict a great night lies ahead!
Beavertown Neck Oil is a decent pint but it’s insanely priced. 18 months ago I paid £6 for a pint in Edinburgh’s Marchmont neighbourhood. Around the same time it was over £7 in Newcastle’s Crown Posada. I’m told it’s now £8.40 on Edinburgh’s over hyped George Street.
October 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Beavertown Neck Oil is a decent pint but it’s insanely priced. 18 months ago I paid £6 for a pint in Edinburgh’s Marchmont neighbourhood. Around the same time it was over £7 in Newcastle’s Crown Posada. I’m told it’s now £8.40 on Edinburgh’s over hyped George Street.
I already put all my manual clocks back at 10pm…just to be on the safe side. An extra hour in bed? I’ll take it!
October 25, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I already put all my manual clocks back at 10pm…just to be on the safe side. An extra hour in bed? I’ll take it!
Took a trip to the annual *Peebles Wood Market*. I love a bit of chainsaw carving and couldn’t resist taking these two crackers home. The leaping salmon is from Oban and the eagle is courtesy of a talented father and son team who’d come all the way from Cheshire. Love ‘em!
October 19, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Took a trip to the annual *Peebles Wood Market*. I love a bit of chainsaw carving and couldn’t resist taking these two crackers home. The leaping salmon is from Oban and the eagle is courtesy of a talented father and son team who’d come all the way from Cheshire. Love ‘em!