Christopher Conder

I went home to Somerset for a celebration, and then up to Northumberland.

Today is World Refugee Day, so here's a crowdfunding campaign for my friend Amil. Being a refugee in Malawi, he has no citizenship and no right to work, so lives a hand-to-mouth existence. There is a hope - if we can raise enough he can take up a scholarship he has won at university. bit.ly/AmilUni

Gigs gigs gigs (and sessions)

We've been cooking up a little something...

In honour of their new album, I've dug out an interview from the archives with modern Australian bush band, Bush Gothic: substack.com/home/post/p-...

This much I know about the music of Malawi: mrchristopherjconder.substack.com/p/malawian-m...

Dear friends, happy birthday to me! I’m asking for contributions to my young friend Amil, a wonderful young refugee who is trying to get enough money to attend university in Malawi. Please give what you can and share widely! www.gofundme.com/f/help-refugee-amil-afford-his-education-in-malawi

One for the music-loving Londoner...

For my latest post on Substack, I've shared the original English version of an article I wrote for translation in Germany's Jazz Podium in 2023. I always thought it was one of my better bits of writing, so it's nice to be able to share my original words now. open.substack.com/pub/mrchrist...

Goodbye to Berlin open.substack.com/pub/mrchrist...

London Gigs in March open.substack.com/pub/mrchrist...

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My latest little bloglette can be found here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

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Lush, a Waterson, some Spice Girls and the Hutchings/Dunlop dynasty open.substack.com/pub/mrchrist...

Music, London, February, and the world's depressing inaction on climate change: another entry in what definitely isn't a blog open.substack.com/pub/mrchrist...

I wrote my first piece of Substack, covering whether I'm any good as a writer, why I'm spending less time on Facebook and a gig I want you Londoners there to come to tomorrow. substack.com/profile/5508...

Just two days until we welcome Andrew Cronshaw to Aces & Eights #tufnellpark #London on Thursday 30th Jan - limited capacity - folkandroots.co.uk/andrew-cronshaw Andrew Cronshaw is a British multi-instrumentalist, producer, world music journalist and musical explorer.

I’ve just found out you can block posts with certain words here. No more ‘Trump’ or ‘Musk’. If you already know this, you might not see this tweet.

🎧 Music Starter Packs 🤘 Please share and recommend people & orgs we’ve missed Musicians of Note go.bsky.app/qXt5zR Record Labels go.bsky.app/3QzSLhv Music Mags/Blogs/Pods go.bsky.app/6NR8rap Music Critics go.bsky.app/F3aaNLU Music Industry go.bsky.app/K9W2Sg2

I'm trying to work out what to do with my Dad tomorrow evening in London. Needs to to have comfortable seating and be below the £40 mark. Any ideas? We were excited about Amjad Ali Khan at the Royal Festival Hall but the only remaining seats together are £70!

Next Thursday (30th January) join us for an evening in the company of Andrew Cronshaw at Aces & Eights, #tufnellpark London for a very rare solo concert - folkandroots.co.uk/andrew-cronshaw Andrew Cronshaw is a British multi-instrumentalist, producer, world music journalist and musical explorer.

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My wonderful friend Jill is looking for a London housemate. I've been to her house and it has lush views across London. It's nearly as nice as she is. www.spareroom.co.uk/flatshare/lo...

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🚨 Announcing... Dreaming of longer days and warmer evenings, we are very excited to announce the first event our 2025 summer programme - Magpie's Nest Festival! On 7th June we will be returning to that special riverside palace that many of you know 🌿

Just two weeks until we have the pleasure of an evening in the company of Andrew Cronshaw at Aces & Eights #tufnellpark #London for a very rare solo concert on Thursday 30th January - folkandroots.co.uk/andrew-cronshaw youtu.be/bsNUyYK3yrc

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I'm proud to have played a part in making this show happen. Do come along if you can, it promises to be an intimate and esoteric night for the musically curious. Andrew Cronshaw Aces & Eights, Tufnell Park Thursday 30th January folkandroots.co.uk/andrew-crons... @folkandroots.bsky.social

The man fixing the boiler has left these all running (deliberately I think). It feels very exciting and decadent.

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One from the archives: www.songlines.co.uk/features/kor...

Can I set up an account for an organisation here that is linked to my personal account, and I just switch between them, like on FB? Or do I have to set up a second account and log out and in whenever I wish to switch?

Sleepy owl www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlifewebcam

Rest in peace Sam Moore m.youtube.com/watch?v=AlVL...

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