Gurdo
@gurdo.bsky.social
Journalist - currently working as a Local Democracy Reporter covering Walsall. A lover of vinyl and the music of Radiohead, Kate Bush, Prince, Bowie and many others! All views are my own, unless I’ve plagiarised them from someone far wittier than me!
And that’s “Dry January” done and dusted for another year! I’m so proud of the great resolve and willpower I showed to last so long. Happy new year all x #dryjanuary #beer #newyear
January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
And that’s “Dry January” done and dusted for another year! I’m so proud of the great resolve and willpower I showed to last so long. Happy new year all x #dryjanuary #beer #newyear
For those of you who have lost track what day of the week it is (what are you like?! Such a mad, ker-razy character you are!), I know where it’s at. Happy weekend all x #friday #weekend #beer #vinyl #allsaints
December 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
For those of you who have lost track what day of the week it is (what are you like?! Such a mad, ker-razy character you are!), I know where it’s at. Happy weekend all x #friday #weekend #beer #vinyl #allsaints
It never feels like Christmas Day until I’ve played that beautiful, festive classic “Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis” by Tom Waits. Really captures the spirit of the season. Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you have a fabulous day… #christmas #vinyl #tomwaits
December 25, 2025 at 10:09 AM
It never feels like Christmas Day until I’ve played that beautiful, festive classic “Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis” by Tom Waits. Really captures the spirit of the season. Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you have a fabulous day… #christmas #vinyl #tomwaits
Went to the shop by me earlier for a couple of things. The owner gave me this hat. It’s really put me in the Christmas spirit. Ho. Ho. Fucking. Ho. #santahat #christmas #happy
December 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Went to the shop by me earlier for a couple of things. The owner gave me this hat. It’s really put me in the Christmas spirit. Ho. Ho. Fucking. Ho. #santahat #christmas #happy
Guess it’s time to get the Christmas decs out… #christmas #vinyl
December 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Guess it’s time to get the Christmas decs out… #christmas #vinyl
I’m playing Whamageddon this year - the rules are every time I hear ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham! I have to have a beer, right?! #beer #vinyl #wham! #lastchristmas #whamageddon
December 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I’m playing Whamageddon this year - the rules are every time I hear ‘Last Christmas’ by Wham! I have to have a beer, right?! #beer #vinyl #wham! #lastchristmas #whamageddon
What an incredible talent. Jimmy Cliff, I mean. Not me. Obviously. Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #jimmycliff
November 28, 2025 at 6:13 PM
What an incredible talent. Jimmy Cliff, I mean. Not me. Obviously. Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #jimmycliff
Friday night. Enjoy yourself people. It’s later than you think…happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #vanishingpoint #primalscream #mani
November 21, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Friday night. Enjoy yourself people. It’s later than you think…happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #vanishingpoint #primalscream #mani
Gary “Mani” Mountfield - brilliant bass player and a fantastic bloke I was lucky enough to interview more than 20 years ago. Also got to see him perform in not one but two truly legendary bands. A few of these will be blasted tonight in his memory. 😢😢😢 #mani #stoneroses #primalscream
November 20, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Gary “Mani” Mountfield - brilliant bass player and a fantastic bloke I was lucky enough to interview more than 20 years ago. Also got to see him perform in not one but two truly legendary bands. A few of these will be blasted tonight in his memory. 😢😢😢 #mani #stoneroses #primalscream
Oh this one hurts…😢😢😢 #mani #StoneRoses #primalscream www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Gary 'Mani' Mounfield of Stone Roses dead at 63 - latest tributes
The musician rose to fame with the Stone Roses in the 1980s
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November 20, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Oh this one hurts…😢😢😢 #mani #StoneRoses #primalscream www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater...
Loved seeing all my LDR colleagues from across the UK and having many laughs at the conference in Manchester. Didn’t love the stormy weather and train delays on my way home. Oh well, might as well keep the great Manchester vibe going…Happy weekend all x #ldrs #manchester #beer #vinyl #stoneroses
November 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Loved seeing all my LDR colleagues from across the UK and having many laughs at the conference in Manchester. Didn’t love the stormy weather and train delays on my way home. Oh well, might as well keep the great Manchester vibe going…Happy weekend all x #ldrs #manchester #beer #vinyl #stoneroses
Seven years ago, I became a Local Democracy Reporter! It’s fair to say I’ve done my best to be seen in the job. What a ride it’s been. Here’s to many more years (hopefully) in the role! #ldreporter #ldrs #hivis #hardhat
November 12, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Seven years ago, I became a Local Democracy Reporter! It’s fair to say I’ve done my best to be seen in the job. What a ride it’s been. Here’s to many more years (hopefully) in the role! #ldreporter #ldrs #hivis #hardhat
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, don’t worry about embarrassing yourselves. As the great man said “ridicule is nothing to be scared of…” Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #adamant #adamandtheants
November 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Whatever you’re up to this weekend, don’t worry about embarrassing yourselves. As the great man said “ridicule is nothing to be scared of…” Happy weekend all x #weekend #beer #vinyl #adamant #adamandtheants
‘Ghost Town’. Cos it’s Halloween innit. See what I did there? Happy weekend all x #fridaynight #beer #halloween #vinyl #thespecials #ghosttown
October 31, 2025 at 6:32 PM
‘Ghost Town’. Cos it’s Halloween innit. See what I did there? Happy weekend all x #fridaynight #beer #halloween #vinyl #thespecials #ghosttown
Yesterday marked 30 years since The Smashing Pumpkins released this extraordinary album. Remember buying on day of release as an excited 19-year-old and then seeing them on this tour a few months later. Brilliant times, brilliant memories. Happy weekend all x #vinyl #smashingpumpkins
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Yesterday marked 30 years since The Smashing Pumpkins released this extraordinary album. Remember buying on day of release as an excited 19-year-old and then seeing them on this tour a few months later. Brilliant times, brilliant memories. Happy weekend all x #vinyl #smashingpumpkins
October 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
The weather outside is garbage. As is this band I’m listening to…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #garbage #seewhatididthere
October 3, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The weather outside is garbage. As is this band I’m listening to…Happy weekend all x #beer #weekend #vinyl #garbage #seewhatididthere
On this day 25 years ago, Radiohead released Kid A. In my influential music column in the Walsall Observer, I gave it a 5 star review. I’m convinced that’s what propelled it to number 1 in the album charts… #vinyl #kida #radiohead
October 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
On this day 25 years ago, Radiohead released Kid A. In my influential music column in the Walsall Observer, I gave it a 5 star review. I’m convinced that’s what propelled it to number 1 in the album charts… #vinyl #kida #radiohead
September 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
September 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The incredible Kate Bush released her masterpiece Hounds Of Love LP on this day 40 years ago. A perfect, beautiful record. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #vinyl #cd #cassette #houndsoflove #katebush
September 16, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The incredible Kate Bush released her masterpiece Hounds Of Love LP on this day 40 years ago. A perfect, beautiful record. Have I ever mentioned how much I love Kate Bush? Oh, I have… #vinyl #cd #cassette #houndsoflove #katebush
When Gurdo doesn’t want to wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set, Gurdo doesn’t wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set. ‘Tis a thing of beauty…Thank you Revolution Records, Walsall. ❤️❤️❤️ #vinyl #icantgiveeverythingaway #davidbowie
September 11, 2025 at 7:10 PM
When Gurdo doesn’t want to wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set, Gurdo doesn’t wait until release date for the new David Bowie box set. ‘Tis a thing of beauty…Thank you Revolution Records, Walsall. ❤️❤️❤️ #vinyl #icantgiveeverythingaway #davidbowie