The Cloud Minders

Hah! Well done Burt, I was going to mention this but got distracted by the weekly shop - very rock 'n' roll! 😎

Anyway folks, @durutti74.bsky.social is playing the guitar again and @thecloudminders.bsky.social have a roadmap to new music; it's a bloody good day! 🙏❤️🎸

ANYWAY...

@paulkindred.bsky.social was over this afternoon and the Epi Sheraton and the Big Red File came out and we made a shortlist of 6 songs for @thecloudminders.bsky.social to work on this year.

BUT!

The big news is that my left hand made chord shapes and I managed a few runs too. Happy!!!!!

@luetgewatz.bsky.social has included some great artists and good friends of ours on this list! 🙏👍🎸🥁🎵😎

One last reminder while the discount is still live! 🎸🥁🎵😎

'fridayoct25'

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Don't forget, the code 'fridayoct25' is valid all weekend for 15% off at thecloudminders.bandcamp.com - enjoy!

We think @assistant.bandcamp.com are fabulous too, please do listen to and buy their fantastic music!

In case you missed it....*

(* copyright @durutti74.bsky.social 😎)

The Beauty Shelter, by Honeybourne 10 track album

For #BandcampFriday I've pulled out a Honeybourne album from 1993 - ten songs of love, hate and desperation. Pay what you feel it deserves.

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Hey, it's #BandcampFriday! Use the code 'fridayoct25' today and all weekend to access two great EPs of life-enhancing songs from The Cloud Minders at a bargain price! 🥁🎸🎵😎

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Eclipse (1998 Attic Demos), by The Cloud Minders 5 track album

When you download the 'Eclipse' EP, we've added new photos from Paul's infamous 'Big Red File' showing "Back On My Feet Again" and notes from when "Last Chance" was being written!

Please let us know if you enjoy these glimpses inside our musical world!

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Last Chance (1998 Attic Demo), by The Cloud Minders from the album Eclipse (1998 Attic Demos)

We loved your reaction to the story behind our song "Back On My Feet Again" on the 'Eclipse' EP. We've now added the story of our first ever song "Last Chance". Read how Rob and Paul came together and how this song was the start of it all!

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The Cloud Minders The Cloud Minders were formed by Rob Morgan and Paul Kindred in summer '94. They both love '60s pop, chiming guitars and harmonies. When Rob asked Paul if he knew anyone to form a group, he nominated ...

To celebrate #BandcampFriday there's 15% off everything at thecloudminders.bandcamp.com tomorrow (and over the weekend). Just apply the code 'fridayoct25' when you check out!

There's never been a better time to discover
@thecloudminders.bsky.social - please tell all your music loving friends! 🎸🥁🎶😎

Note - I am now trying to block out a mental image of @thecloudminders.bsky.social in red codpieces. La la la la... no, not working. Thanks for that Rob! 😂

That's interesting! I read my crossings out as "let's not bother with these", which happened a fair bit. Happy to go with to your recollection of events though mate, especially as I recall the car theft, obviously. Makes sense as I can't imagine I'd have been that happy to ditch 'No Matter What'! 😎

This Cloudies gig was two days after my car had been stolen, so I dedicated "Back on my feet again" to the toe rags who nicked it. Also note the plethora of covers we did to keep punters happy. Yes that is "Word Up" by Cameo. No we didn't have red codpieces.

2/2 - Interesting to recall our confidence here, ditching all of our stock cover versions and focussing on original songs. The crosses signify where I feel I messed up! 🤣 This was a busy year for @thecloudminders.bsky.social, not long before our epic, family raising hiatus. Keep watching though! 🎸🤞😎

1/2 - @thecloudminders.bsky.social' "bible" is a big red file full of setlists, lyrics, works in progress. A very precious possession. I consulted the runes about this and here we are! We played The Unicorn a few times, but this is where @durutti74.bsky.social' future tea lady saw us, in 1999. 🎸🥁🎵😎

@thecloudminders.bsky.social ! 😎

Thanks Clive, that means a lot to us!

@joshmeadows.bsky.social tells you everything you need to listen back to today's fabulous #ItsAJangleOutThere on #949MAINfm - including our very own 'Eclipse', in great company! Thanks again Josh. 🙏🎸

Did you just hear 'Eclipse' on #ItsAJangleOutThere? Thanks to our dear friend @joshmeadows.bsky.social and #949MAINfm for playing our song on their amazing show! If you missed it there will be a catch-up link, we'll share it later. If you can't wait, please check out our @bandcamp.com page! 🎸🥁🎵😎

Unexpected discussion on psychedelics and psychedelic music with my doctor who only asked what I was reading ("Psychedelia and other colours" by @scribblerrob.bsky.social ), we discussed Pink Floyd and I recommended Rob's excellent Syd biography.

A cover of the paperback edition of the novel 'Glimpses' by Lewis Shiner.

Your welcome. An extraordinary book which inspired a brilliant (if I say so myself) unreleased @thecloudminders.bsky.social song that's unlikely to see the light of day now unfortunately. Console yourself by tracking down a copy of #Glimpses by #LewisShiner instead! 🎸🎵📖❤️

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Just contributed a small amount to help with recovery of the incredible #MatthewSweet. He needs our support during this tough time. If you can, please consider donating or sharing. Every bit helps. Thank you! gofund.me/c517e2c9

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Ah thank you @wallytbm.bsky.social, you are a true gentleman. 🙏

A few more bands & labels:
@thephotocopies.bsky.social
@tenderengines.bsky.social
@precrecs.bsky.social
@skepwax.bsky.social
@subjangle.bsky.social
@thecloudminders.bsky.social
@goodbyewudaokou.bsky.social
@assistant.bandcamp.com
@countrymile.bsky.social
@shopfiresmusic.bsky.social

If you are looking for some bands to check out for #BandcampFriday -here are a few:
@dotdashdc.bsky.social
@lovejoy-official.bsky.social
@theatreroyal.bsky.social
@rpm63.bsky.social
@armstrong-wales.bsky.social
@super8uk.bsky.social
@dreamcoasterband.bsky.social
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The Cloud Minders The Cloud Minders were formed by Rob Morgan and Paul Kindred in summer '94. They both love '60s pop, chiming guitars and harmonies. When Rob asked Paul if he knew anyone to form a group, he nominated ...

To celebrate our first #BandcampFriday there's 15% off everything at thecloudminders.bandcamp.com today - just apply the code 'friday' when you check out!

There's never been a better time to discover @thecloudminders.bsky.social - let us know which song is your favourite! 🎸🥁🎶😎

Putting out the call…. I am now working on a third issue of In The April Sun and making progress. Please tell me if you would like to contribute something or have an idea, or a suggestion for a review. Do you have something in the works that I might be interested in?