David Johnston-Smith
@djsarchivist.bsky.social
Archivist, writer, bibliophile/musicophile, nature lover; prostate cancer; Collections Manager for the Mountain Heritage Trust. My Raissa Page book is due, er, sometime...please
Anyone want some original Ankst cassette releases by the mighty Datblygu? Got three of them for sale - they're up on eBay but I'm open to direct sales too...
October 26, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Anyone want some original Ankst cassette releases by the mighty Datblygu? Got three of them for sale - they're up on eBay but I'm open to direct sales too...
Wow. Well, this, from Henry Cow, sorry, Now, coming soon on Dark Companion records, is very exciting indeed....
October 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Wow. Well, this, from Henry Cow, sorry, Now, coming soon on Dark Companion records, is very exciting indeed....
Peter Hammill at the RNCM last night.
One for the ages...a truly awesome set list, and he finished with, Afterwards, the opening track of the first VdGG album, The Aerosol Grey Machine.
[photo by Steven Hargraves]
One for the ages...a truly awesome set list, and he finished with, Afterwards, the opening track of the first VdGG album, The Aerosol Grey Machine.
[photo by Steven Hargraves]
October 2, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Peter Hammill at the RNCM last night.
One for the ages...a truly awesome set list, and he finished with, Afterwards, the opening track of the first VdGG album, The Aerosol Grey Machine.
[photo by Steven Hargraves]
One for the ages...a truly awesome set list, and he finished with, Afterwards, the opening track of the first VdGG album, The Aerosol Grey Machine.
[photo by Steven Hargraves]
The album has actually been out for months, and they're touring in Ireland at the moment, but yes... Having seen them in London several times in 'recent' years (2011, 2019), I can guarantee you a fine ol' time. Often lots of interesting people in the audience too!
September 11, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The album has actually been out for months, and they're touring in Ireland at the moment, but yes... Having seen them in London several times in 'recent' years (2011, 2019), I can guarantee you a fine ol' time. Often lots of interesting people in the audience too!
Take your medicine... Dr Strangely Strange in Hammersmith on the 4th Oct.
September 2, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Take your medicine... Dr Strangely Strange in Hammersmith on the 4th Oct.
It's all downhill from here on in...
September 1, 2025 at 7:21 AM
It's all downhill from here on in...
A modest collection of vintage @seapowerband.bsky.social mugs...
August 27, 2025 at 7:53 AM
A modest collection of vintage @seapowerband.bsky.social mugs...
A good friend can't make this year's wonderful @krankenhausfest.bsky.social festival due to a very nasty bike accident a couple of weeks ago. If anyone is looking for a (possibly discounted) ticket do let me know. It's a brilliant lineup, and it all takes place at the fabulous Muncaster Castle.
August 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
A good friend can't make this year's wonderful @krankenhausfest.bsky.social festival due to a very nasty bike accident a couple of weeks ago. If anyone is looking for a (possibly discounted) ticket do let me know. It's a brilliant lineup, and it all takes place at the fabulous Muncaster Castle.
Looks like we've lost Terry Reid. Sigh...
August 5, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Looks like we've lost Terry Reid. Sigh...
The magnificent Dr Strangely Strange are on the road in Ireland and in London this Autumn. Catch 'em while you can.
"The Little Sit Down tour.
Microdosing is for Cissies" 😂
"The Little Sit Down tour.
Microdosing is for Cissies" 😂
July 31, 2025 at 10:07 AM
The magnificent Dr Strangely Strange are on the road in Ireland and in London this Autumn. Catch 'em while you can.
"The Little Sit Down tour.
Microdosing is for Cissies" 😂
"The Little Sit Down tour.
Microdosing is for Cissies" 😂
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July 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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The UK and The US today under Starmer and Trump. A photo essay.
June 17, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The UK and The US today under Starmer and Trump. A photo essay.
Ludicrously excited by this...Mal & Chris doing some 50th anniversary shows www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/cabare...
June 2, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Ludicrously excited by this...Mal & Chris doing some 50th anniversary shows www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/cabare...
Great advertising spotted by @gruffrhys.bsky.social on his recent American Interior US jaunt...
May 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Great advertising spotted by @gruffrhys.bsky.social on his recent American Interior US jaunt...
David Thomas, June 14 1953 - April 23 2025.
“My name is David Fucking Thomas… and I’m the lead singer of the best fucking rock and roll band in the world.”
“My name is David Fucking Thomas… and I’m the lead singer of the best fucking rock and roll band in the world.”
April 24, 2025 at 8:05 AM
David Thomas, June 14 1953 - April 23 2025.
“My name is David Fucking Thomas… and I’m the lead singer of the best fucking rock and roll band in the world.”
“My name is David Fucking Thomas… and I’m the lead singer of the best fucking rock and roll band in the world.”
Due to post-cancer fatigue (too many gigs/moving etc) I'm absolutely gutted to say I can't make the return of the mighty Shack tomorrow night at Olympia. 2 first balcony seats available at cost. Message me or email at davidmjs AT gmail DOT com. PDF tickets in my name. Please share.
April 24, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Due to post-cancer fatigue (too many gigs/moving etc) I'm absolutely gutted to say I can't make the return of the mighty Shack tomorrow night at Olympia. 2 first balcony seats available at cost. Message me or email at davidmjs AT gmail DOT com. PDF tickets in my name. Please share.
Any thoughts on a date for this map of Berlin?
March 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Any thoughts on a date for this map of Berlin?
And now three new shows...get in there
March 3, 2025 at 1:36 PM
And now three new shows...get in there
Minnows, at a time when Giants are needed. It's verging on pathetic how not up to the tasks ahead virtually everybody in this photo actually is...
March 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Minnows, at a time when Giants are needed. It's verging on pathetic how not up to the tasks ahead virtually everybody in this photo actually is...
Time to fire up Larks' Tongues again... RIP Jamie😢♥️
February 18, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Time to fire up Larks' Tongues again... RIP Jamie😢♥️
The complete Robin Williamson on ECM Records collection. Truly some of the greatest work of his 50 year recording career.
February 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
The complete Robin Williamson on ECM Records collection. Truly some of the greatest work of his 50 year recording career.
An absolutely glorious bit of writing by Robyn Hitchcock about his friend, Fletch, who has just died.
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January 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
An absolutely glorious bit of writing by Robyn Hitchcock about his friend, Fletch, who has just died.
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Come on you Reds. It's been far too long since I was at Stebonheath Park.
January 26, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Come on you Reds. It's been far too long since I was at Stebonheath Park.