Music plays a big part in my life. My real regret is that I am one of these people who hangs around musicians – commonly known as a bad drummer! My taste in music is eclectic to say the least, Vivaldi to ZZTop!

Just adding a few images of some of the artists we have been to see this year (couldn’t get my Nikon into the Rolling Stones concert in the Milennium Stadium in Cardiff – that was the highlight of music this year. How the hell does Jagger do it ?! He should be on a zimmer ! Side effects of LSD?

First a group that we were VERY impressed with – and to make it even more rewarding, a local Swansea band – The Storys (Korova Records,KODE1002: www.korovarecords.com ). If you get a chance, listen in. Amazing combination of sounds when playing live, and their first album is brilliant.

If she will forgive me for saying so, a hardy perennial, Barbara Dickson.

Her latest album of Beatles songs is truly beautiful. Mix with a good bottle of wine, even better company, and the sound of her – nirvana!

Special thanks to Radio Wales for putting on a free concert. Pity about the small number – but great for those of us who were there. You need to sort out your pre-concert publicity though. Don’t rely on Swansea City to do this for you – they have no idea how to run an event ! Just look at the non-maritime “Maritime Festival” !

To someone local again, Padraig Lalol of Henry Marten’s Ghost. Take a look at the reviews in the music press. That says it all. We still get to see him for free locally – but that won’t last for long. Seen here playing with Pietr, probably the most intuitive fiddle player I have ever heard…

Check out Henry Martens Ghost

Listen in on http://www.wovenwheatwhispers.co.uk/Label-Review-HenryMartensGhost.htm

Just thought I’d drop in a few images of Wales – a country that sometimes seems to be as misunderstood as Kazakhstan! Main difference being that our version of Borat comes in large crowds described as “Rugby supporters”.

Anyway, back to a few images.

Traffic jam -  Harlech Castle –  

Towyn Morning - 

Boat House, Black Mountains - 

Sex Shop, Barmouth