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@grumpymantom.bsky.social

Tom from Bristol, music, art, books, architecture. All the usual stuff. Occasional Grumpyman DJ

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Andrew Thomas (@andrewthomas279539) I’m a day late with this bonus blog from 21 years ago. It’s a long one , so it’s in 2 parts. An incredible weekend, that came from a dreadful situation Tuesday, February 22, 2005 Well we've had an ...

Blog from 21 years ago yesterday. An incredible weekend for a good cause. Massive Attack and Portishead share a stage, Robert Plant,Damon Albarn and others join in. And we were in the middle of it all!

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23.02.2026 09:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Ah, didn’t see the show

22.02.2026 22:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Thrilled for the incredible Robert Aramayo. Amazing performance in I Swear (directed by a Bristol City fan!).

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So good

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Splendid selection

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Tursday, February 21, 2006 We spent Saturday at the splendid wedding of one of Orynthia’s workmates.

My latest β€œBlog from 20 years ago today” anticipates a couple of exciting gigs, Isobel Campbell has n Cardiff and former Bristol resident FranΓ§ois and his Atlas Mountains. Plus 2 of our favourite party DJ’s

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Are you going to Dublin? We will be at @walesgoespop.bsky.social looking forward to seeing @thepastels.bsky.social in Glasgow

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Andrew Thomas (@andrewthomas279539) A bonus blog from this day in 2002, a bit of football chat but it’s mainly about Lambchop. The album β€œis a woman” had just come out, it’s still a favourite of mine. We fortunate to see them live on ...

A blog of mine from back in 2002. A little football but mainly it’s about the glorious majesty of the band Lambchop.

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Andrew Thomas (@andrewthomas279539) Bonus Blog from this day in 2002. Sadly my slightly cynical tone at the start of the piece has proved to be right. So many lives lost, and we are still in position where females are denied education, ...

My blog from this day in 2002, reflected on the misplaced optimism that a game of football in Afghanistan could indicate happier times ahead.

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Fabulous

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The shouting is a big part of it’s appeal

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Our coach from London is rather pleasantly only about 30% full and rather lovely

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Another wonderful gig at The Betsy Trotwood. Warren James (James Kirk) in wonderful form with songs old new, with huge portions of mischievous fun as well

15.02.2026 22:38 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Andrew Thomas (@andrewthomas279539) A bonus blog from 21 years ago. Featuring the funniest halftime entertainment that I’ve seen at a football match. :::::::::::::::::: Tuesday, February 15, 2005 So since I've last been here I've se...

A bonus blog from 21 years ago today. Featuring the funniest halftime entertainment that”entertainment” that I’ve ever seen at a football match.

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A great nigh at The Betsy Trotwood. Radhika, Gerry Love and Work_space thanks to some last minute snagging ticket snagging!

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Tuesday, February 14, 2006 Where does the time go?

My latest β€œBlog from 20 years ago today” is up on Substack. My involvement with the Grumpyman nights is starting to take off.

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Off to Clerkenwell. A description of Clerkenwell read, β€œthere were a great number of dissolute, loose, and insolent people” … harboured in β€œnoisome and disorderly houses, poor cottages, and habitations of beggars and people without trade … taverns, dicing houses, bowling alleys and brothel houses.

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Andrew Thomas (@andrewthomas279539) Another bonus blog. This one from 24 years ago. It seems that not much has changed weather wise! Also some thoughts on John Cale and Gosford Park. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: Tuesday, February ...

My blog from 24 years ago today. Same weather, listening to John Cale and Joni Mitchell. Not a lot has changed really!

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The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
YouTube video by ThePoguesOfficial The Pogues - Dirty Old Town
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The Pogues drummer Andrew Ranken dies aged 72 The Fairytale of New York hitmakers have paid tribute to the musician as β€˜heartbeat’ of the band

RIP the cornerstone of the Pogues.

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His energy and skill propelled some of the most exciting gigs that I have attended. Sad news

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This will be a great weekend

11.02.2026 10:47 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

I genuinely think that any of the teams who are currently on 40 points or more could make to the playoffs.

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Very much enjoyed β€œNo Other Choice” the latest from Park Chan-wook at The Everyman in Bristol this afternoon

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Tuesday, February 07, 2006 Books and records all over the place at the moment, after fighting off the thought for many years we have finally decided to replace the carpet in our back bedroom.

My latest β€œblog from 20 years ago today” it’s great having lots of books and records, but it’s a pain moving them when you make changes in the house. A French film that had slipped my mind, and some sobering TV

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Winter Olympics Jazz Special

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Friday, Feb 03, 2006 Phew rock β€˜n’ roll frenzy, well not really but we have had an interesting couple of nights this week.

My latest β€œblog from 20 years ago today” features the first @belleandsebastian.bsky.social gig in Bristol, and memories of the very first time we saw them, a memorable evening at The Union Chapel.

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They were absolutely fantastic last night

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No, it’s an actual B&B in a lovely house

01.02.2026 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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You know you are Hebden Bridge when these are in the room of your B&B

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