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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Been catching up with @solroots.bsky.social and his mightily thumbed guitar work. The whole band is excellent, of course. When the vocal harmonies start it's definitely chicken skin time on my arms.

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Sol Roots - Rather Be With You | Sofar Washington, DC

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Shame Mamdani's plan to arrest Netanyahu when he set foot in NYC was stuck down. Not surprised Bibi took it personally.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I suspect that I reposted this a few weeks ago but guess what? It's still an excellent and very funny book! Check. It. Out!

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good to see my sometimes employer getting some Fender love here. That absolutely *has* to be the QPR stadium.

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Glen Matlock Talks Precision Bass | Fender

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

A close friend just posted some Terry Reid on Facebook and I was immediately smitten. ❤️ Frustratingly I can't locate the exact clip but this was the first song Reid played and I'll put the second one in the comments. Broadcast as I was arriving in the UK!

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Terry Reid - Live Life (Live on The Old Grey Whistle Test 1973)

YouTube video by Dean

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Flame grilled pasta for dinner tonight.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

One more Bluesky cat on Saturday. Billy is a recent arrival through the catflap and seems to spend a bit of time here rather than his official home. Don't know where that is but positive he has one. A young male, he's quite disruptive with our cats but may possibly be starting to calm down a bit.

Black and white cat Billy stretches a forepaw out towards the camera while his handsome face is turned aside

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Resurrected a guitar project today that's been sitting abandoned for more than a year. A way forward was suggested by seeing an early Les Paul abomination as shown here by @vintagesilvertones.bsky.social a few months ago. Thanks, buddy. Still a long, long way to go. 🧑‍🔧

steveroonie in his 20s channelling Eddy Cochrane wearing a box jacket, sparkling trousers, winkle pickers and an archtop guitar.

The same archtop guitar today with the top currently removed from the body and now fitted with a Telecaster neck and bridge.

The underside of the guitar top showing a cut down knockoff Telecaster body glued to it to support the bridge and neck.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I've let slip a few times here that I'm no Queen fan, but this is taking matters a wee bit too far. The short article itself is well worth the effort of clicking on it and also the comments on Mark's original post are hilarious.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Just noticed that Cassandra Wilson passed a couple of days ago. I read that she was once dubbed 'the best singer in America', which is nonsense of course. Except in the sense of 'best at any particular moment'. I've had many moments over the years when she was the best for me. Amazing voice.

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Come on in my Kitchen - cassandra Wilson

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

R.I.P. Dolly. This is truly a shock to me as she really seemed utterly timeless. A complete original with a quip and a knowing smile for any occasion.

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Parlor Greens - Jolene [LIVE AT PORTAGE LOUNGE]

YouTube video by Colemine Records

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Laptop was DOA this morning after months on life support. It's replacement won't arrive until Monday so I'm on Internet short rations until then. Just play nicely amongst yourselves until then. 🙂

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

Galactus is devouring the sun! Kinda puts things into a new perspective.

Galactus from the 2007 Fantastic 4 – Rise of the Silver Surfer movie is about to devour Earth.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Having laboured at the coalface of music for around 60 years I'm absolutely in awe of these people. How you can get 120 musicians on stage and still create something so sensuous and full of air and lightness is amazing. Whatever Sting is paying them, they're worth it. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

New band for me although I see they've been running for a dozen years now. Slinky groove and a great vibe. 🎺

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Been thinking things over and wonder if i've taken this whole longevity thing too far?

Tilda Swinton and Billy Zane in the Sally Potter movie Orlando.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Sometime in the second half of the seventies I read The Way of Zen and, as Cocker relates here, it, and Watts himself, opened a few doors for me. I'm hesitant about applying big labels to myself but I can say without hedging that imperfect Watts has been important to me for many years.

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Archive on 4 - Alan Watts: The Brahman of Bromley - BBC Sounds

Jarvis Cocker explores the life, death and digital reincarnation of philosopher Alan Watts

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 26/07/2026

In rather pleasant Pinner this afternoon – Doctor Librarian seems to have landed for an extended visit. It's absolutely enormous inside, you know!

A red London phone box in the suburb Pinner has been converted into a book exchange and a careers hub. It sits on the pavement beside a mid-height brick wall surmounted by a hedge as tall as the phone box.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cats on Saturday – pt2. Moggins, Mogz, Princess Moggalina was the first of our current crop of felines. She was more or less abandoned by neighbours and chose to adopt us instead. The regular feeding and provision of warm spots during winters must have helped. A mature woman these days.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Cats on Saturday – pt1 Feeding the street cats at 5:30am yesterday. As you can see, in spite of their largely unsupervised and slightly precarious lives they all seem happy and healthy. They certainly have good appetites. 🙂

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Just finished this excellent book-shaped object by @mealygarage.bsky.social Greatly enjoyed it. Main protagonist was a hoot with a wholly original voice, at least in my experience. Plot zips along nicely with unexpected twists every few pages. Very satisfying indeed 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The wait for #2 begins

The cover of the book Jockula by Gayle Ramage rests on the back of a black Telecaster guitar.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

A Woman Under the Influence Sorry Cassavetes fans. I was 20 at the time. Nothing for me there. Nothing at all. Must have been late night at the Electric Cinema on Portobello after the pubs shut and there were no other options. Took me 5 minutes on Google to find the title I had buried it that deep

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Hot fun in the summer time. Your correspondent at an open air gig in Harrow last weekend.

Elderly gentleman sits side stage on a flight case, cradling a black Telecaster guitar, waiting to perform. He smiles at the camera.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Most of Penelope Keith's TV work was too MOR for my tastes at the time, and I was never lucky enough to see her on the stage. I do respect her great skill though (BBC: 'formidable') and for having a very successful career despite being turned down by RADA for being 5'10" tall. Hah!

The late Penelope Keith between Ernie Wise and Eric Morecambe doing a skit based on Cyrano De Bergerac for one of their Christmas TV specials.
Photo from the Hulton Archive via Getty Images.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Attended an album launch party in a Soho gallery on the 18th for Nina Antonia and The Lunar Moths. The excellent James Hallawell on keys added to the core band on this occasion. The music was wonderful, as expected, but the stage crew in me looked at all those cables and went "Boys, boys, boys!".

James Hallawell on keyboards, Chris Musto on percussion, seated Nina Antonia on poetry and Neal Whitmore on guitar play in a white gallery with scattered artworks and the projected album artwork behind them. The excellent Jennie Bellestar looks on in the foreground with her back to us.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

I've been slacking with the cat pics lately and the management have had a quiet word. Here's Stanley prostrated by the current fantastic weather and slumbering a portion of the day away. The day is warm, the bed is soft. That's the way to do it!

Stanley, a youngish male cat mostly white underneath but with black splurges topside, sleeps on his back with one limp forepaw raised aloft.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Happy solstice to all who celebrate it. Fine weather expected.

The morning sun peeps through the standing stones at Stonehenge on June 21st, 2026, with a crowd gathered to welcome it.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Nothing makes me happier than seeing my friends doing well. A great performance, all the way from Dubalino. Ben is also a first class guitar wrangler.

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Hurt -- cover by Ben Prevo

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Cats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 06/06/2026

I woke up this morning to find that the fundraiser for our local animal shelter is now over $6,000. I can't thank you enough, everyone. This will help save and spay/neuter so many cats. Still three weeks left to go so please sharing if you don't mind! givebutter.com/mollys-birth...

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Molly's Birthday for Shelter Kitties!

Cats can't get jobs so they need our help.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

The musical Lunar Moths are friends, and I greatly admire Nina's poetry, so I'll admit to a certain positive bias here but this brand new venture has touched me quite deeply in the last few weeks. See what you think if you have a spare moment.

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Lunar Moths

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Change the word 'love' to 'lunch' in the title or lyric of a song. Fleetwood Mac - Need Your Lunch So Bad.

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peter green's fleetwood mac - need your love so bad

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Oops @oopsland.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Un hasard ? Je ne crois pas

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

Quote with a fictional band that isn't Spinal Tap.

George Clooney leads the Soggy Bottom Boys wearing false beards in the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

Audrey is a friend's daughter. Her writing is always good and very perceptive on a deep level but this one had me very thankful that I'm such an oldster. Talented young people here trying to create an independent life in NYC against some fearful odds.

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Capitalist Whimsy, Commodified Quirky, and the Curious Case of the Squiggly Claw Clip

on amazon dropship "boutiques," finding fraud in unsuspecting places, & navigating your twenties under late-stage capitalism

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 10/05/2026

Fender style guitars are perfect for modifying and altering like hot rod cars. Here's one I did about 20 years ago that came out acceptable. It plays well enough.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Couldn't have expressed it better myself.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

Local election day in England, Scotland and Wales. I'm steeled for sub-par results when they arrive, from my own POV. 😶 From the BBC: Rory the dog appeared to choose the voting booth over the prayer booth when faced with an existential decision in Inverleith, Edinburgh. Photo by Jane Barlow.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Into the West End this morning with 21st Century Son for a walk around in the warm sunshine and a Japanese lunch. Meanwhile the rest of the world descends towards the usual destination in a hand basket.

Street sculpture beneath Centre Point near Tottenham Court Rd in London.

The Bloomsbury Tavern, claiming to be Britain's oldest brewer – dating from 1698, seen from across the road on a brilliant sunny May 1st.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

Watched this yesterday and it's stayed with me since as a highly effective general lifter of spirits. Which should not imply that @herkikiness.bsky.social is in need of spiritual uplifting any more than we all do from time to time. Thank you Benjamin.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Contractually obliged cat pics for April. In spite of the marginally warmer weather Cassie is still residing on the bed a lot. A few more degrees and she'll be back in outdoor mode for the summer. "Cassie!" "Do I know you?"

Cassie the tabby and ginger mix can looks soulfully into space beyond the viewer's shoulder.

Cassie inverted displaying her soft and fluffy underside and tempting you to touch it, which would prove to be a grave error.

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

R.I.P. Terry Cox. High Wycombe chap who I've just discovered died last Month. I saw Pentangle play the Wellington town hall in the early seventies and have loved them since I first heard their fragile but soaring music.

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Pentangle - Light Flight (In Concert), 4th January 1971)

YouTube video by Pentangle

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Big thank you to @herkikiness.bsky.social for showing me this piece of bliss. The escapism is strong in this one . . .

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Governor Tim Walz @governorwalz.mn.gov · 19/03/2026

The Trump Administration attempted to make an example of Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge. Instead, Minnesotans set an example for the rest of the country that decency and compassion will always triumph over fear and division. www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/ne...

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People of Twin Cities awarded JFK Profile in Courage Award over resistance to ICE surge

The people of Minneapolis-St. Paul are being honored with a John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their response to the federal immigration enforcement operation this winter, the JFK Library Fo...

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steveroonie.bsky.social @steveroonie.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Contractually due cat pics for March. Stanley pinning me down, thereby preventing me doing an honest day's work. Or night. It was 10pm at the time. Stanley again, sparko in the cat bed by the heater. He often sleeps twisted this way so it must be comfortable for him. Love those fluffy trousers.

Stanley the white and black cat plonked on the chest of some long haired layabout.

Stanley asleep in a cat bed, twisted through 90 degrees in two planes.

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