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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

Obligatory mid gig shot. 1865 Southampton. Acoustic sets from Ross Jennings and Solstice followed by Big Big Train at 8pm

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

I'm looking forward to this new version of NDV's tribute to the Lamb. I'm sure it will cause much heated debate amongst Genesis fans, but having his original recording from 2008, I'm definitely a fan; the arrangement for the Hairless Heart and Counting Out Time section is a highlight for me.

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, it’s Tuesday Night at the London Palladium. Six Wives done, King Arthur on his way.

Obligatory half-time selfie of Lin and me with the Rick Wakeman stage set behind us

Front cover of Rick Wakeman’s Retirn of the Caped Crusader tour programme.

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

A 2024 release that seems to have slipped under the radar is Patrick Leonard's "It All Comes Down to Mood". Best known for his work with Madonna in the late 80s, he cites Genesis, Floyd and Gentle Giant as huge influences growing up. This album is a 16-song feast of sublime pop/prog splendour.

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A Walk in the Woods

YouTube video by Patrick Leonard - Topic

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Paul at SuperDeluxeEdition.com @super-deluxe.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

SDE would like to make more friends on Bluesky 😀, so with that in mind, we're giving away one of these fantastic #NikKershaw box sets! 10CDs and a DVD! Please like and share and we'll pick a random winner in a week's time, on 28 Feb. Open to everyone! Good luck...

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

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.

Interior of the De La Warr Pavilion Theatre in Bexhill-on-Sea prior to the Rick Wakeman Yuletide Show. A Christmas tree and grand piano sit on a red-illuminated stage.

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

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!

Broken black-key octave set removed from my Yamaha YC61 stage keyboard. The C Sharp key has broken off the frame that holds the five keys in place.

A Yamaha YC61 stage keyboard opened up, showing the keybed after one of the black key octave sets had been replaced

Yamaha YC61 stage keyboard after repair - powered up and working perfectly.

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

For any Big Big Train fans out there, there’s a pleasant surprise if you watch Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing this week. The intro to Transit of Venus at 7’ 30”. www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... #bigbigtrain

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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing - Series 7: 8. River Frome, Dorset - Grayling

Paul, Bob and Ted travel to Dorset to fish the River Frome for grayling before turning their hand to mackerel fishing on Chesil Beach.

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 25/09/2024

Late last year I had the pleasure of seeing Adam Kromelow, AKA The Genesis Piano Project, perform solo at The 1865 in Southampton. He mentioned at the time that he was planning a show with full orchestra in his native Canada this summer, some highlights of which are now up. youtu.be/RtaG5czHG6M?...

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Genesis Piano Project with Orchestre Symphonique De Gatineau - Highlights Part 1

YouTube video by Genesis Piano Project

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 15/09/2024

My 10 bands that I always come back to (in alphabetical order) BIG BIG TRAIN CAMEL GENESIS JELLYFISH KANSAS ALAN PARSONS PROJECT PINK FLOYD SPOCK'S BEARD SUPERTRAMP YES (Really need 11 to get RUSH in)

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 12/09/2024

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

New live album from Big Big Train titled “A Flare on the Lens” on vinyl and CD/Blu-ray

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

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.

17th Tonbridge Scout and Guide band playing at Havenstreet Station on the Isle of Wight Steam Railway

View of Osborne House and gardens on a gloriously sunny day

The spectacular Durbar Room at Osborne House - a stateroom in an Indian style

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 25/08/2024

Glorious morning for a trip to the Isle of Wight. #Southampton

Leaving Southampton on the Red Funnel ferry to Cowes

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 12/08/2024

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

Fairport and friends closing the festival

Me with Nick D'Virgilio, Alberto Bravin and Oskar Holldorff of Big Big Train

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Jon Sandys @jonsandys.bsky.social · 07/08/2024

Totally fed up with what Mu$k has turned Twitter into - so coming here to hopefully get a fresh restart. Bluesky clearly needs a lot more content, so I will do my best to post a bit more here. I'm off to the #Cropredy festival this weekend - not been before, but couldn't miss out on #BigBigTrain.

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