Today marks a day I had been part expecting/part fearing in recent years. The creator of Bagpuss, The Clangers, and Ivor The Engine, Oliver Postgate, died yesterday, aged 83. The three titles will be familiar to those of my generation and will, in all likelihood, be as significant a part…
December 2008
My band, Ministry Of Beaver, found its elusive new bass player this evening. After several auditions, which have ranged from the comical to the very talented, we finally auditioned a player this evening who combines the qualities we require; namely, a good musical ear, a technically proficient bass player, and…