Chris Butcher
@chrisbutcher.bsky.social
Music, films, art, books, nature, nonsense
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Dear friends. I’ve done something different launching Legenda by targeting independent bookshops. I didn’t drive all sales to Amazon. So I’m relying on those of you that are reading it to share reviews & spread the word. I want this book to be supported by readers, not algorithms.
November 13, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Dear friends. I’ve done something different launching Legenda by targeting independent bookshops. I didn’t drive all sales to Amazon. So I’m relying on those of you that are reading it to share reviews & spread the word. I want this book to be supported by readers, not algorithms.
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Tired of the same old Christmas cards? Want something a bit different?
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
November 13, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Tired of the same old Christmas cards? Want something a bit different?
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
Get your #Christmas cards and wrap here www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
#5debutalbums1014
Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira's project from 2011 - Cat's Eyes
Saw Rachel play solo at the Union Chapel but never caught CE. Rachel's own solo album The Deserters (2012) also up for consideration
Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira's project from 2011 - Cat's Eyes
Saw Rachel play solo at the Union Chapel but never caught CE. Rachel's own solo album The Deserters (2012) also up for consideration
November 9, 2025 at 12:53 PM
#5debutalbums1014
Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira's project from 2011 - Cat's Eyes
Saw Rachel play solo at the Union Chapel but never caught CE. Rachel's own solo album The Deserters (2012) also up for consideration
Faris Badwan and Rachel Zeffira's project from 2011 - Cat's Eyes
Saw Rachel play solo at the Union Chapel but never caught CE. Rachel's own solo album The Deserters (2012) also up for consideration
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We are 5! 🎈
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
November 2, 2025 at 9:04 AM
We are 5! 🎈
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
THANK YOU for being part of the mission. At a time when Amazon profits are soaring, and small businesses face ever increasing pressure, WHERE you choose to spend your money makes all the difference in keeping these community spaces on the high street. Bookshop.org
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Now on sale: the fourth Indoor Festival of Folk.
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Indoor Festival of Folk
A day-long winter feast of music and very special guests under Cecil Sharp House’s historic roof, co-hosted by EFDSS and folk rock supergroup The Magpie Arc.
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October 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Now on sale: the fourth Indoor Festival of Folk.
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Featuring the country's finest folk artists: Maddy Prior and Peter Knight, Chris Wood, Lisa Knapp & Gerry Diver, Ellie Gowers, The Magpie Arc PLUS a unique interview with Matthew Bannister and a special guest.
Sat 7 Feb bit.ly/4qC4y0c
Synth East is looking like the best one yet = Cabaret Voltaire, Scanner and much much more
#Norwich
#Synth
#Norwich
#Synth
Synthesizer + Modular expo and performance festival 20th – 22nd February 2026
syntheast.com
October 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Think I went to Field Day festival in London every year in the #5DebutAlbums1014 period and among many memorable sets seeing Anna Calvi for the first time stands out. Her debut a strong one for my top 5
October 27, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Think I went to Field Day festival in London every year in the #5DebutAlbums1014 period and among many memorable sets seeing Anna Calvi for the first time stands out. Her debut a strong one for my top 5
#5DebutAlbums1014
Savages - Silence Yourself
Savages - Silence Yourself
October 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
#5DebutAlbums1014
Savages - Silence Yourself
Savages - Silence Yourself
Voting begins this evening for #5debutalbums8084
Just gotta whittle it down to five. Only five. It's nearly Halloween so who can I draft in to help?
Just gotta whittle it down to five. Only five. It's nearly Halloween so who can I draft in to help?
count von count from sesame street is wearing a black cape
ALT: count von count from sesame street is wearing a black cape
media.tenor.com
October 24, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Voting begins this evening for #5debutalbums8084
Just gotta whittle it down to five. Only five. It's nearly Halloween so who can I draft in to help?
Just gotta whittle it down to five. Only five. It's nearly Halloween so who can I draft in to help?
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Based in Norwich, Hinterland is a triannual print magazine showcasing the best in creative non-fiction writing. It features established authors & newcomers: memoir, essay, travel & food writing, reportage, psychoscape, biography & flash non-fiction. Pick up the latest issue at #smallpublishersfair25
October 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Based in Norwich, Hinterland is a triannual print magazine showcasing the best in creative non-fiction writing. It features established authors & newcomers: memoir, essay, travel & food writing, reportage, psychoscape, biography & flash non-fiction. Pick up the latest issue at #smallpublishersfair25
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Pre order signed copies of my May 2026 released memoirs now! membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/john-r...
John Robb memoirs 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life' from The Membranes
John Robb memoirs 'Punk Rock Ruined My Life' from The Membranes
membranes.bandcamp.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Pre order signed copies of my May 2026 released memoirs now! membranes.bandcamp.com/merch/john-r...
Let's see your Wednesday face
October 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Let's see your Wednesday face
After a bit of pre-sale wrestling (sadly not scripted by Bob) I'm beyond delighted to have a ticket for Kentish Town next year
In case you missed it - SUGAR is back and here are the details for the shows in May 2026
May 2 and May 3: Webster Hall, New York City
May 23 and May 24: O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Head to sugarcopperblue.com and register for everything SUGAR, which includes presale ticketing and new song.
May 2 and May 3: Webster Hall, New York City
May 23 and May 24: O2 Forum Kentish Town, London
Head to sugarcopperblue.com and register for everything SUGAR, which includes presale ticketing and new song.
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 PM
After a bit of pre-sale wrestling (sadly not scripted by Bob) I'm beyond delighted to have a ticket for Kentish Town next year
Might need to call in Steve Backshall for my #5debutalbums8084 . So far it's got Rattlesnakes and Crocodiles in it.
October 22, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Might need to call in Steve Backshall for my #5debutalbums8084 . So far it's got Rattlesnakes and Crocodiles in it.
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I know it’s early but my #Christmas card and gift wrap collection is now available in my online shop
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
October 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
I know it’s early but my #Christmas card and gift wrap collection is now available in my online shop
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
www.gailmyerscough.co.uk/christmas-ca...
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This video is simply entitled: ‘Thrilled and Terrified!’….
Don’t forget to use the code LOVEBOOKSHOPS to get 10% off the price of Legenda if you preorder from Bookshop.org before the end of October (plus you’re supporting independent bookshops!!) x
LOVE YOU ALL… (signed Nervous of Woodstock…)
Don’t forget to use the code LOVEBOOKSHOPS to get 10% off the price of Legenda if you preorder from Bookshop.org before the end of October (plus you’re supporting independent bookshops!!) x
LOVE YOU ALL… (signed Nervous of Woodstock…)
October 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This video is simply entitled: ‘Thrilled and Terrified!’….
Don’t forget to use the code LOVEBOOKSHOPS to get 10% off the price of Legenda if you preorder from Bookshop.org before the end of October (plus you’re supporting independent bookshops!!) x
LOVE YOU ALL… (signed Nervous of Woodstock…)
Don’t forget to use the code LOVEBOOKSHOPS to get 10% off the price of Legenda if you preorder from Bookshop.org before the end of October (plus you’re supporting independent bookshops!!) x
LOVE YOU ALL… (signed Nervous of Woodstock…)
Maybe everyone was having too much fun to post but surprised that this is all there is on Bluesky about the fantastic Wild Paths festival. Great new bands in historic venues (including a medieval church, a C17 chapel and an underground tunnel). Strong recommend if it comes back next year
#LiveMusic
#LiveMusic
Fantastic second night of the Wild Paths festival in Norwich. Here's Home Counties at the lovely St Laurence Church
#livemusic #WildPaths
#livemusic #WildPaths
October 20, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Maybe everyone was having too much fun to post but surprised that this is all there is on Bluesky about the fantastic Wild Paths festival. Great new bands in historic venues (including a medieval church, a C17 chapel and an underground tunnel). Strong recommend if it comes back next year
#LiveMusic
#LiveMusic
Fantastic second night of the Wild Paths festival in Norwich. Here's Home Counties at the lovely St Laurence Church
#livemusic #WildPaths
#livemusic #WildPaths
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Fantastic second night of the Wild Paths festival in Norwich. Here's Home Counties at the lovely St Laurence Church
#livemusic #WildPaths
#livemusic #WildPaths
Films that shaped my understanding of the medium:
Seance On A Wet Afternoon
Seance On A Wet Afternoon
Films that shaped my understanding of the medium:
The Red Shoes
Solaris
Nosferatu
The Spanish Prisoner
Tokyo Story
Le mépris
Les nuits de la pleine lune
La belle et la bête
The Seventh Seal
His Girl Friday
The Red Shoes
Solaris
Nosferatu
The Spanish Prisoner
Tokyo Story
Le mépris
Les nuits de la pleine lune
La belle et la bête
The Seventh Seal
His Girl Friday
Films that shaped my understanding of the medium:
Jeanne Dielman (Akerman)
Late Spring (Ozu)
Persona (Bergman)
In the Mood for Love (Wong)
Koker Trilogy (Kiarostami)
La Pointe Courte (Varda)
Mirror (Tarkovsky)
Beau Travail (Denis)
Bicycle Thieves (De Sica)
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (Puiu)
Jeanne Dielman (Akerman)
Late Spring (Ozu)
Persona (Bergman)
In the Mood for Love (Wong)
Koker Trilogy (Kiarostami)
La Pointe Courte (Varda)
Mirror (Tarkovsky)
Beau Travail (Denis)
Bicycle Thieves (De Sica)
The Death of Mr. Lazarescu (Puiu)
October 4, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Films that shaped my understanding of the medium:
Seance On A Wet Afternoon
Seance On A Wet Afternoon
My shopping list for tomorrow: slippers and the new Brian Eno book. There's a Venn diagram in that somewhere
October 3, 2025 at 8:50 PM
My shopping list for tomorrow: slippers and the new Brian Eno book. There's a Venn diagram in that somewhere
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It's music business day! I mean Bandcamp Friday! Where your favourite musicians tell you about their wares, & I have compiled a special release of every track from 'A Year of Lore - Series 1' So you can listen in a whole evening! 12 EPs = 39 tracks. ❤️ Laura brawlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-year...
October 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
It's music business day! I mean Bandcamp Friday! Where your favourite musicians tell you about their wares, & I have compiled a special release of every track from 'A Year of Lore - Series 1' So you can listen in a whole evening! 12 EPs = 39 tracks. ❤️ Laura brawlrecords.bandcamp.com/album/a-year...
I know it's a day early for #FallFriday but....
one day a Spanish king
With a council of bad knaves
Tried to come to Bury
one day a Spanish king
With a council of bad knaves
Tried to come to Bury
The wrong Bury: footballer takes 200-mile diversion after mixing up towns
Non-league defender Lewis White played the final minutes of Spalding’s win at Bury St Edmunds after driving to the wrong Bury first
www.theguardian.com
September 25, 2025 at 2:57 PM
I know it's a day early for #FallFriday but....
one day a Spanish king
With a council of bad knaves
Tried to come to Bury
one day a Spanish king
With a council of bad knaves
Tried to come to Bury
Top marks to Barefoot Bakery in Oxford who played Magnolia Electric Company Songs:Ohia all the way through this morning. I stayed for a second coffee to hear it out
September 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Top marks to Barefoot Bakery in Oxford who played Magnolia Electric Company Songs:Ohia all the way through this morning. I stayed for a second coffee to hear it out
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September 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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