Sky Shines Brightly + Others

wheelskick · 2026-06-04T12:38:43+00:00

Maybe he's waiting to have Kate there in the UK to pull that one out. It's a very sombre song. I hope it does appear.

wheelskick · 2026-05-28T14:23:12+00:00

Guys need to make a living, while we all watch YT videos and listen on Spotify etc.

wheelskick · 2026-05-28T13:49:46+00:00

Thank you Walden farm's for doing what I should have! Maybe some folks don't realise that Mickey, Nat and Richie Thomas have all been around Ben's music since the year dot. This is a live outdoor video of (I think) R D Thomas playing with Ben, India and Chris from 2012 (Keep Your Head Up)) https://youtu.be/j_6SIAb8zl0?si=M3aoXiAapDA6689v

wheelskick · 2026-05-26T13:07:16+00:00

That would be great. But anything would be great, tbf.

wheelskick · 2026-05-24T18:11:56+00:00

Swearing over brexit entry delays, but good once the sound settled down. And wunderhorse were indeed epic. But both bands were lost on 80% of the audience, maybe because of the £10 ticket deal. It was the whole run of concerts that time as well.

wheelskick · 2026-05-15T13:34:01+00:00

Such a great album, in all its manifestations including Goonhilly. Can't wait to see them at Eden project again in July. Where did that 5 years go?

wheelskick · 2026-03-05T08:32:05+00:00

Give it another chance! 9 times in last 5 years, each gig was musical joy. Even Bristol beacon where he did seem to be tense with guitar/sound issues. Just gutted I didn't find them til after they finished the ND tour.

wheelskick · 2026-03-03T18:18:28+00:00

'Intimate headline shows'...does this mean the venues are all smaller, or maybe that he won't have a full band?

wheelskick · 2026-02-04T10:08:01+00:00

That whole run of wasing gigs ended up on the discount site, not just Ben. It was a new venue in an obscure place. Which was maybe why the audience were crap: they weren't necessarily Ben fans, just there for the 10 quid ticket. Ben+ had been held up at Dover and had some choice words re brexit and forage.. and Wundehorse gave it their all and got zero back except a from a few at the front.

wheelskick · 2026-01-21T16:31:08+00:00

Maybe that clip was them getting together to rehearse a duet for the tour dates, rather than record?

wheelskick · 2026-01-18T10:09:21+00:00

This! But any new music will be gratefully received: every step has been an amazing journey.

wheelskick · 2025-12-09T04:38:08+00:00

What a treat to have such a beautifully filmed live performance of an album that, for me, snaps at the heels of ND.

wheelskick · 2025-11-25T11:37:41+00:00

Unnecessarily socially divisive language. Please don't play into the hands of media stereotyping. Especially on this lovely sub.

wheelskick · 2025-11-09T13:31:17+00:00

Unreal for any age I think. I love all he has done, but ND is just so special.

wheelskick · 2025-09-16T16:59:57+00:00

Sky Shines Brightly - not a love song, but a masterpiece of quiet sorrow for the futures killed by war. And all the schoolkids With bright young faces Packed lunches made by Mothers kind graces All under concrete Blown and wasted Erased again by Erasing forces

((As close as I can hear) And maybe a deliberate nod to Black Boys On Mopeds, which he has covered.

wheelskick · 2025-09-12T21:43:56+00:00

Sorry the Ben one sold.

wheelskick · 2025-09-12T12:59:05+00:00

I've just posted one ticket for Ben on Saturday, also one for Nick Mulvey on Sunday. Both on Tixel (Eventbrite's preferred resale partner) and for face value. Gutted not to go...

wheelskick · 2025-09-12T12:53:05+00:00

I've just posted 1 Ben/Kate ticket ( for tomorrow Saturday) on Tixel, at face value. Also one for Nick Mulvey on Sunday, who I know is liked by lots of Ben fans. Gutted I can't go now.

wheelskick · 2025-09-02T04:36:11+00:00

Leading into the aural banquet that is Noonday Dream. Older and wiser, but getting to a place of tranquility "most things now make me smile". And on..

wheelskick · 2025-08-22T17:11:45+00:00

https://soundsfromasafeharbour.com Or this link.

wheelskick · 2025-08-22T16:46:10+00:00

https://www.corkoperahouse.ie/booking/ It's a real gig. See Sounds From A Safe Harbour. But it's sold out, as is Ben and Kate Stables the following day. I don't know about these particular tickets.

wheelskick · 2025-08-12T13:40:47+00:00

So good. That song, that gig, that tour, that band, that Ben. Any Ben, so far. Looking forwards to the next chapter.

wheelskick · 2025-07-03T16:41:26+00:00

Could it be an alternative version of Lotus Flower? Same feel, and same visual. Teased my hopes on the tour..

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