Jon Sandys
@jonsandys.bsky.social
Hampshire born and bred, but a Man of Kent since 1997. Prog rock fan, keyboard player and pub-quizzer.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Tuesday Night at the London Palladium. Six Wives done, King Arthur on his way.
October 28, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Tuesday Night at the London Palladium. Six Wives done, King Arthur on his way.
Not sure the Styx one counts - it’s a 7” pretending to be 10.
May 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Not sure the Styx one counts - it’s a 7” pretending to be 10.
I've been nodding approvingly at all the responses over the last 24 hours. I guess I'd go with Seconds Out, UFO - SITN and BBT - Merchants of Light, but one that hasn't been mentioned that I have played regularly for 45+ years is Kansas - Two For The Show.
March 14, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I've been nodding approvingly at all the responses over the last 24 hours. I guess I'd go with Seconds Out, UFO - SITN and BBT - Merchants of Light, but one that hasn't been mentioned that I have played regularly for 45+ years is Kansas - Two For The Show.
It looks like Dunoon on the Firth of Clyde. Never been there - but this looks like a simlar view
March 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
It looks like Dunoon on the Firth of Clyde. Never been there - but this looks like a simlar view
Always remember his paintings on the cover of the Hornby catalogues - first thing was to find the mouse
January 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Always remember his paintings on the cover of the Hornby catalogues - first thing was to find the mouse
Pre-gig at the wonderful De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill, ready for Rick Wakeman’s Yuletide Show. Shout out to the merch stand - programme, T-Shirt and Xmas jumper bundle for £50.
December 14, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Pre-gig at the wonderful De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill, ready for Rick Wakeman’s Yuletide Show. Shout out to the merch stand - programme, T-Shirt and Xmas jumper bundle for £50.
I had a loose C# key on my Yamaha YC61 - still playable, but broken off the frame. No joy searching in the UK for a replacement set, and it was going to cost £50 including p&p from the US. Saw a set on ebay for the PSR SX-700 that looked identical and took a punt at £13. Can confirm they are!
November 22, 2024 at 3:24 PM
I had a loose C# key on my Yamaha YC61 - still playable, but broken off the frame. No joy searching in the UK for a replacement set, and it was going to cost £50 including p&p from the US. Saw a set on ebay for the PSR SX-700 that looked identical and took a punt at £13. Can confirm they are!
A very eclectic 16. Everything from Dan Fogelberg to Rush, via George Benson and Earth, Wind & Fire. My university years - I spent way too much time in the secondhand record shops of Notting Hill and Camden. I still enjoy regular plays of The Innocent Age - such an underrated singer/songwriter.
November 20, 2024 at 10:14 AM
A very eclectic 16. Everything from Dan Fogelberg to Rush, via George Benson and Earth, Wind & Fire. My university years - I spent way too much time in the secondhand record shops of Notting Hill and Camden. I still enjoy regular plays of The Innocent Age - such an underrated singer/songwriter.
Well that’s the rest of the day taken care of. Flare on the Lens - Live in London, the latest release from Big Big Train. Thanks @burningshed.bsky.social #bigbigtrain
September 12, 2024 at 2:36 PM
Well that’s the rest of the day taken care of. Flare on the Lens - Live in London, the latest release from Big Big Train. Thanks @burningshed.bsky.social #bigbigtrain
Always thought Big Big Train had sewn up the railway/brass band combo, so it was a pleasure to support 17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band at the Isle of Wight Steam Fair today. Sneaky visit to the wonderful Osborne House beforehand.
August 25, 2024 at 8:23 PM
Always thought Big Big Train had sewn up the railway/brass band combo, so it was a pleasure to support 17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide Band at the Isle of Wight Steam Fair today. Sneaky visit to the wonderful Osborne House beforehand.
Glorious morning for a trip to the Isle of Wight. #Southampton
August 25, 2024 at 8:16 AM
Glorious morning for a trip to the Isle of Wight. #Southampton
Back from my first ever #Cropredy festival. Loved every minute of it - loads of acts that I wouldn't normally listen to but delivered enthralling, passionate performances. Clearly not everyone was there for the prog, so we were able to get on the barrier for both Rick Wakeman and Big Big Train
August 12, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Back from my first ever #Cropredy festival. Loved every minute of it - loads of acts that I wouldn't normally listen to but delivered enthralling, passionate performances. Clearly not everyone was there for the prog, so we were able to get on the barrier for both Rick Wakeman and Big Big Train