The perfect way to end / start the week Marceline 😊

That sounds absolutely fabulous Marceline. Great to hear that you enjooit so much and that the maestro was in top form 😊

Get well soon Robert. Trusting that you're over the worst 🤞

Agreed. My 'classic' in this category is Harp's Albion Paul. Best be prepared for all eventualities 😂

The local Santa looks as if he's ready for whatever comes his way, including the patrons 😂

No smuggling today Ricky, indeed a somewhat inexplicable 'go and buy yourself a record' vibe. Never look a gift horse etc. 😊

👍 Feels like a winner based on your glowing reviews Ricky. The trick now is to get home with the 'present' in hand 😂

😂 He's already after a few himself Robert 🤣

😂 I keep promising myself to stop buying in December and recap, but it never happen Ricky 🤣

And likewise Ricky. I'm eager to hear Melody's Echo Chamber's new album, plus I really better listen to Midlake and Bon Iver, so I have some homework to do (back of the class type student 😂)

💯% Paul 😂 have also started a list, inspired by @rickymca.bsky.social and yourself, but as you note the year isn't over until it's over! Now Or Never is certainly worth a listen. Amazing really considering it's Judie's 29th or maybe 30th studio album.

Exactly Marceline 😂

I think it's superb Marceline. Sevdaliza hasn't been inclined to repeat the musical styles of previous albums, so this is another adventure. Three copies arrived during the week! I definitely have a weakness, so maybe I'm not being quite objective 😂

It's excellent Paul. It's quite a direct and 'muscular' sound, with great band dynamics. The songwriting is top notch as ever. CD and digital at the moment, but they will be pressing vinyl. For me it's pitched a little between Welcome To The Cruise, and I Am The Phoenix, but for the 21st century 😉

Nerina was absolutely fabulous on Thursday evening here in Cork. I'm really delighted to have finally seen her live, and can totally understand why you might want to go and see her whenever the opportunity arises. I will certainly be on the lookout going forward. An outstanding performer 👌

👌That's wonderful Marceline. I am sure it will be an amazing concert. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts in due course 😊

Are you going on Sunday Marceline? It's really great that he takes the time to get to smaller cities and other interesting places. I'm really looking forward to seeing him, so fingers crossed 😊