Alan Reed
@3hobbits.bsky.social
A musician and freelance journalist. I’m a recovering MSM person who lives in Scotland. Mostly I work elsewhere 😀
http://alanreed.bandcamp.com
http://alanreed.bandcamp.com
Nice to see he’s still going strong. Just like his namesake band in Glasgow (that I was once part of).
November 9, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Nice to see he’s still going strong. Just like his namesake band in Glasgow (that I was once part of).
We’ll be playing this BTW. If you’re in Glasgow at the end of November then come see the Daughters!!
October 23, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We’ll be playing this BTW. If you’re in Glasgow at the end of November then come see the Daughters!!
One of the few albums I bought on spec on the basis of a performance of ‘Nothing Ever Happens’ on totp. A truly wonderful band.
October 4, 2025 at 7:28 AM
One of the few albums I bought on spec on the basis of a performance of ‘Nothing Ever Happens’ on totp. A truly wonderful band.
The day is finally here. Heading north on the West Highland Way to raise money for Parkinson’s (I was diagnosed recently)
September 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM
The day is finally here. Heading north on the West Highland Way to raise money for Parkinson’s (I was diagnosed recently)
A photo of me with an advance copy of Andrew Wild’s latest opus, part two of his history of what became known as Neo-prog (Cough! Splutter! ). Reading through it so far it gives a useful context to what went on and when. What a long, strange trip it’s been!
July 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
A photo of me with an advance copy of Andrew Wild’s latest opus, part two of his history of what became known as Neo-prog (Cough! Splutter! ). Reading through it so far it gives a useful context to what went on and when. What a long, strange trip it’s been!
Up again. And off to Glasgow
April 3, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Up again. And off to Glasgow
Been to see the mental health nurse today. I’ve decided I need to manage my life more effectively. Meanwhile. Outside 😀
April 1, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Been to see the mental health nurse today. I’ve decided I need to manage my life more effectively. Meanwhile. Outside 😀
It’s that time of year again
March 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It’s that time of year again
Seems we’ll be doing this on Saturday, 29th of November. We’ll be playing a full set!
March 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Seems we’ll be doing this on Saturday, 29th of November. We’ll be playing a full set!
Sometimes this place is magical
March 18, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Sometimes this place is magical
It’s out there apparently!
It’s already on Apple Music/itunes. Let me know if anyone’s found it on Spotify yet.
It’s already on Apple Music/itunes. Let me know if anyone’s found it on Spotify yet.
March 12, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It’s out there apparently!
It’s already on Apple Music/itunes. Let me know if anyone’s found it on Spotify yet.
It’s already on Apple Music/itunes. Let me know if anyone’s found it on Spotify yet.
Three out of four ain’t bad. 😂
February 8, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Three out of four ain’t bad. 😂
Out for a walk. Foggy still, but spring is on the way
February 1, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Out for a walk. Foggy still, but spring is on the way
We’re in Glasgow at the garage to celebrate the life of Alastair McNenemy.
January 31, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We’re in Glasgow at the garage to celebrate the life of Alastair McNenemy.
‘Let us not go to Largs, for it is a silly place’. Alexander III of Scotland.
‘Run away! run away!’ King Haakon of Norway.
‘Run away! run away!’ King Haakon of Norway.
January 29, 2025 at 1:26 PM
‘Let us not go to Largs, for it is a silly place’. Alexander III of Scotland.
‘Run away! run away!’ King Haakon of Norway.
‘Run away! run away!’ King Haakon of Norway.
Normal service has been resumed.
January 13, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Normal service has been resumed.
The Cats are sitting together - and are even touching. I can’t begin to tell you how much of a breakthrough this is.
January 10, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Cats are sitting together - and are even touching. I can’t begin to tell you how much of a breakthrough this is.
The cats have decided that a truce is in order whilst it remains too cold to go out
January 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
The cats have decided that a truce is in order whilst it remains too cold to go out
It’s still cold out! 😂
January 6, 2025 at 5:48 PM
It’s still cold out! 😂
Both decided it’s too cold to go out, so day by the fireside instead.
January 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Both decided it’s too cold to go out, so day by the fireside instead.
Sworn enemies just chillin’ by the fire
January 4, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Sworn enemies just chillin’ by the fire
At Aberdeen Music Hall for a spot of Del Amitri
December 18, 2024 at 11:03 PM
At Aberdeen Music Hall for a spot of Del Amitri