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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

Another fabulous track from such a wonderful emerging talent. Like so much good music, this deserves so much more airplay, especially BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio 6 Music. This is the recently released track "Unscarred" by Bea Elmy Martin. www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk0C...

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Unscarred

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

For those who missed the lovely little video to accompany "Winter Majesty" from The Blackheart Orchestra"....here it is ! youtu.be/QR--XCXSHro?...

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The Blackheart Orchestra | Winter Majesty (official video)

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

Join The Blackheart Orchestra for the premiere of their brand new Winter Majesty video, which will take place on YouTube at 7pm GMT tomorrow (Thursday). A miniature feature film that took us 10 days to create, edit and produce. www.youtube.com/watch?v=QR--...

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The Blackheart Orchestra | Winter Majesty (official video)

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

From The Blackheart Orchestra - Born this very morn but written on the winter solstice. The dark part of the year that beckons us to turn inwards, questioning the hyped-up Christmas lights and maxed-out credit cards, longing for the slow and deep connection with loved ones. ffm.to/wintermajesty

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The Blackheart Orchestra - Winter Majesty

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 18/11/2025

From the wonderful - The Blackheart Orchestra. "We’re excited to share that our brand new seasonal single Winter Majesty is ready to pre-add / pre-save right now on your favourite streaming site for release on Friday November 21" ffm.to/wintermajesty

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The Blackheart Orchestra - Winter Majesty

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

The wonderful Blackheart Orchestra winning the "rising stars" award at the HRH Prog Awards last night.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Ethereal, Otherworldly, Rocking and with a bit of Beach Boys thrown in for good measure. The Besnard Lakes are the Ghost Nation. youtu.be/yMGneeUhTbc?...

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The Besnard Lakes - Chemin de la Baie [Official Video]

YouTube video by Full Time Hobby

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

A timeless voice of such beauty that Whenever I hear Julianne Regan I cant help but feel uplifted and dragged kicking and screaming from whatever malaise I happen to be in. Released for bandcamp friday. The delightful "Ophelia" reganbricheno.bandcamp.com/album/ophelia

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OPHELIA, by Regan & Bricheno

2 track album

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

One of my favourite bands from Ottawa, Canada will be touring the UK next February. They are The Besnard Lakes wish they were in Bath, Bristol or Frome as well !

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Happy Birthday to Julianne Regan. A most wonderful musician still producing wonderful music with Tim Bricheno just as they did in those early days of All About Eve. Have a great day Julianne 💐💐🎂🍾

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Updated tour dates for The Blackheart Orchestra (@theblackheartorch.bsky.social) "Bare Trees Tour" which kicks off in Bonnie Scotland in September.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Such a beautiful, beautiful track from the forthcoming album Under The Yew (Vol II). This is Bea Elmy Martin and Born To Fly. Wishing her so much fun and success at this years Glastonbury Festival. youtu.be/4HQZOGsIIcQ?...

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Born To Fly

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

Wow...now here's somebody I had never heard before and really just taken me by surprise. Fabulous stuff...... This is Bea Elmy Martin - Joy When You Enter - from her new album Under The Yew (Vol 1) www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX9f...

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Joy When You Enter

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 04/06/2025

Ray Wilson has jusr released a new track - "Whatever is Written in your heart". A cover written by the late, brilliant Gerry Rafferty. Some great guitar work from the amazing Ali Ferguson. I hope this is a precursor to a new album from Ray! www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZJv...

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Ray Wilson | Whatever's Written In Your Heart (official audio)

YouTube video by Ray Wilson

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

"Ressurection (on the forest floor)" comes with the pre-order for the ESP Project release - Velvet Crunch. Some nice power chord guitars with pulsating keyboards and powerful, solid drumming from Mark. But I love the vocals of Peter Coyle. His dreamy, flowing vocals carry you along with the flow.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

Having just wished the youngest and prettiest member of the duo a Happy Birthday, now it's time to do the same for the backbone and solid foundation of the band. Join me in wishing Rick Pilkington a very Happy Birthday !

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

With special thanks to Robin Armstrong I have been able to listen to the excellent new cosmograf album The Orphan Epoch. Ranging from heavier attacking electric through to melodic and acoustic. The music is strong, powerful and driving without losing its delicacy and melody. An excellent album !

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Today is this wonderful, creative, and talented individual's birthday. So join me in sending her the very Best Wishes for a wonderful day, this day and every day!! 🎂🍾💐🎂 Chrissy Mostyn @theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

A nice review by At The Barrier of The Blackheart Orchestra supporting Hawkwind at the Bridgewater Hall Manchester. Still 2 more opportunities to see The Blackheart Orchestra support Hawkwind. On Sunday 25th in Cambridge and Monday 26th at the Barbican. atthebarrier.com/2025/05/12/h...

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Hawkwind - Bridgewater Hall, Manchester: Live Review : At The Barrier

We're out and about with Hawkwind and The Blackheart Orchestra at Manchester's Bridgewater Hall.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

A long and very tiring day yesterday as we made our 400 mile round trip to The Monastery, Manchester for a fabulous day of music with The Blackheart Orchestra, Megan Dixon Hood, Dikajee and Molly Tilson.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 06/04/2025

The first part of the journey to the splendid Monastery Manchester for an afternoon of beautiful music from The Blackheart Orchestra, Megan Dixon Hood, Dikajee and Molly Tilson.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Looking forward to our road trip on Sunday (6th April) to Manchester for a beautiful show with The Blackheart Orchestra at the stunning Monastery, Manchester. Support - Megan Dixon Hood, Molly Tilson and Dikajee. Its an early start kicking off at 13:30. Tickets From - bit.ly/445VHuF

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

We were so gutted to miss The Blackheart Orchestra at the Wycombe Arts Centre so we have decided to try a road trip on April 6th to their show @ Manchester Monastery. This will be a 400 mile round trip all within the day......so wish us luck ! Hopefully see some of you at the merch desk on the day.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

Public Service Broadcasting were absolutely marvellous in Bath last night. A must see band !!

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 19/03/2025

This Friday 21st March finds us at Wycombe Arts Centre on merch for The Blackheart Orchestra show. It's been a fabulous tour so far with good attendance so it would be good to see some of you there.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

Last night Rick and Chrissy aka The Blackheart Orchestra, played to a sold out Crediton Arts Centre in Devon. A nice and cosy venue with a good atmosphere and friendly vibe.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

A wonderful gig last night at Pound Arts - Corsham with The Blackheart Orchestra. Once again we were made so welcome by the fabulous, friendly staff. A real pleasure to be there especially for Pauline and I as this is as close as we get to a home gig ! Absolutely Joy !

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

We are Back on the Merch Desk with The Blackheart Orchestra for 3 lovely shows in the West Country. Thursday 13th March - Pound Arts Centre - Corsham Saturday 15th March - Crediton Arts Centre - Crediton Sunday 16th March - The Wharf - Tavistock @theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

This week The Blackheart Orchestra embark on the Scottish leg of their tour. Only a few tickets left for Sundays show so be quick if you’d like to join them!

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

So, two weeks, four gigs, and just over 1000 miles later, The Blackheart Orchestra's "Better Than Me" Tour is well underway. I must say the band is playing superbly well for so early into the tour. It's time for us to have a little break from merch duties as the band heads a little further north.

The Blackheart Orchestra's Rick Pilkington and Chrissy Mostyn are at one keyboard. They are playing the song "The Flood".

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

Playing tonight as support to The Blackheart Orchestra at Hanger Farm Arts Centre, Southampton is the lovely Beth Eliza. It's nice to see young musicians still prepared to push themselves forward even when they know that the rewards and riches of the past are no longer there to be had.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

A great show tonight from The Blackheart Orchestra playing to a full house at The Hub@St Marys, Lichfield. A fabulous venue.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

So, that's the first night of the new tour complete and of course it wouldn't be The Blackheart Orchestra without a few heart stopping moments. Including two visitations from the first night ghost. Despite this a very successful, if subdued first night is under the belt !

The Blackheart Orchestra live at the Kino Teatr, St Leonards on Sea

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

An absolutely beautiful new track just released by Frank Van Essen. Just occasionally there appears for a fleeting moment a sense of love, a feeling of hope in this world. This song is for those seeking such. Just beautiful and with such poignant lyrics. frankvanessen.bandcamp.com/track/keeper...

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Keeper of the Love - a promise, by Frank van Essen

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The Blackheart Orchestra @theblackheartorch.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

I can’t believe our tour starts in less than a week Kino-Teatr at St.Leonard’s. We’re really excited, tickets are selling fast with Leamington Spa Temperance now sold out over a month in advance, The Hub at St Mary's Lichfield with only a few tickets left 🖤 Tickets www.theblackheartorchestra.com ✨

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Once again, we will be accompanying The Blackheart Orchestra for many of their "Better Than Me" Tour Dates. We will be selling merchandise and hope to see some of you out on the road. Please do come and say hello to Pauline, Gaz, and me if you have time.

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year May whatever challenges you have faced in 2024 fade and a more hopeful and brighter 2025 be with you. As we all try to "Carry On" This is The Blackheart Orchestra - Carry On Visit them @theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

And even in the darkness there is beauty and light to be found ! Listen to The Blackheart Orchestra and visit them on @theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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Julianne Regan @julianneregan.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

NOW, it's Christmas!

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 14/12/2024

Wishing all my friends and family a very Happy Christmas. Sending you all much love and best wishes xx This is "In the bleak mid-winter" performed by @theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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The Blackheart Orchestra @theblackheartorch.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

✨TOUR NEWS✨ We’re thrilled to be heading back out on tour next February. The majority of concerts are now on sale. Let us know where you’ll be joining us 🖤 We can’t wait to see you! X Tickets www.theblackheartorchestra.com Photography by @edfielding.bsky.social

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

This song by The Blackheart Orchestra is a reworking of the Manic Street Preachers -If You Tolerate This (your children will be next). Adapted to the theme of Climate Change it is a haunting reminder there is no plan B and we are just brief custodians of this planet. @theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 21/11/2024

Another single taken from that wonderful album "Hotel Utopia" from The Blackheart Orchestra. @theblackheartorch.bsky.social This one is all about just going out and being who you are and who you want to be....well that's my take anyway Chrissy ! 😆😆 This is Astronaut

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Another song from my favourite album by The Blackheart Orchestra "Hotel Utopia" - This the track "Under The Highlights" If you like what you hear then pop by and say hi to them at theblackheartorch.bsky.social

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The Blackheart Orchestra @theblackheartorch.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Hi! @bsky.app newbie here 🖤🍂🍁

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James Barry @old-tom.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

"Intensely Beautiful" "Ethereal and Stunning" - Chris Hawkins Radio 6 Music on making "Bloodlines" by The Blackheart Orchestra his "Track of Dawn" recently.

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