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Mark Stryker @markstryker.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

For today's John Coltrane centennial, I wrote 2,000 words re: the new archival release The Tiberi Tapes. Here are 19 to whet your appetite: "When I finally heard Tiberi’s tapes, the first words that leapt to mind were “revelatory,” “electrifying,” and “holy shit!” www.tabletmag.com/sections/art...

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Coltrane's Shadow - Tablet Magazine

The legendary ‘Tiberi Tapes’ reveal new sides of the master, even to his biggest fans

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

Saw the majestic Tortoise at The Barbican and now when I grow up I think I want to be a vibraphonist.

Tortoise on stage absolutely killing it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

This was three full days of wall to wall highlights, incredible music and some very cool shit. I loved it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Fortunate to have seen (Swami) John Reis three times at The Portland Arms (twice in Hot Snakes). Last night’s gig (and the band’s shirts) were fantastic. This rubbish picture is the best I could do.

A crap picture of a band playing at a brilliant gig

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Sixty mesmeric minutes in the company of Brìghde Chaimbeul at The Junction 2

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

I saw Terry Reid play live twice (Cambridge and Norwich). Both gigs were, in some way, quite shambolic and pretty chaotic, but Terry was nothing less than absolutely captivating. RIP.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Here is my rather average picture from this evening’s absolutely exceptional Joan As Police Woman gig at the Cambridge Junction. What a trio.

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No Treble @notreble.com · 05/07/2025

Hear Morphine’s slide bass on a secret fan recording, now streaming in full. www.notreble.com/buzz/2025/07...

Mark Sandman’s Legacy Lives On: Morphine’s “Bootleg Detroit” Remaster Unveils Hidden Gems

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

Cannot *wait* to listen to this…

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

I listened to a great deal of Ron Carter’s music whilst reading this excellent book, and it blows my mind that I still didn’t really scratch the surface of what’s out there.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

@iammilliam.bsky.social Andy, can I be the umpteenth person to tell you this was a *superb* discussion. Loved it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

The Messthetics gig, with James Brandon Lewis, at The 100 Club in February was an absolute blinder - so to have the chance to see them again in Cambridge is a proper treat.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 08/04/2025

As a Mike Watt fan-boy, this is essential reading/listening:

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 02/04/2025

Les Rallizes Dénudés: the rougher the recording, the better they sound.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

This evening’s entertainment. Can’t wait.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 27/12/2024

That feeling when you realise there’s an incredible gig coming up and you won’t be able to make it. Just gutted.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/11/2024

The magnificent Califone at The Portland Arms last night. One of those gigs where I just felt enormously privileged to be able to watch an amazing band do their thing. (I nicked this pic off Instagram, BTW)

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 16/08/2024

Ridiculously excited to be able to see Califone live within the next few months.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 13/05/2024

Myriam Gendron’s new album is exquisite.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 10/04/2024

Not sure you can post YouTube links here. But David Pajo remains a gift to the world and this is a great What’s In My Bag.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 15/02/2024

Really looking forward to reading the smart new English translation of Guillaume Belhomme’s book on Eric Dolphy.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 06/02/2024

Val Wilmer on DID. Essential listening. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 25/01/2024

Can confirm this book is an absolute beast and utterly, utterly gorgeous.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 20/12/2023

Had never heard of High Rise, or their album ‘Dispersion’, until this week… and now I don’t want to listen to anything else.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 16/12/2023

75 Dollar Bill - still the best damn band on the planet.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

Happy New Muriel Grossman Day

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 19/11/2023

Beautiful, exceptional stuff.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 14/11/2023

Completely missed, until now, that this fantastic Tubby Hayes documentary, A Man In A Hurry, is available to watch on Amazon Prime. A superb insight in to his genius and talent.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 08/11/2023

Last night: Brigid Mae Power and Steve Gunn at the Portland Arms. One of those gigs where you felt very fortunate to have been there to experience it.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 04/11/2023

Every bit the audiobook I hoped it would be

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 23/10/2023

Still throwing money at Cambridge Jazz Festival gig tickets with wilful abandon.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 13/10/2023

L’Rain has the ‘Okay, So That’s What You’re Going With’ Album Title Of The Year Award properly in the bag

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 12/10/2023

Having a pretty rubbish day at work, so playing this great record is actually making it worse.

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Ben @bmeadows.bsky.social · 09/10/2023

Going to use my inaugural blue sky post to say the new reissue of Talking Head’s ‘Stop Making Sense’ is absolutely lush.

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