2014 - some highlights

Jeff Lynne at Hyde Park in September. Special mention for violinist Chereene Allen, who nailed the intro to 'Livin' Thing', just one of endless highlights. A tie for music event of the year along with...

Status Quo 'Aquostic' at the Roundhouse. I can't remember the last time I watched a live gig on TV and instantly wanted to watch it all over again. 

BBC Radio Four's lovely appreciation of Judee Sill.

'Dance Tonight' (who knew a seemingly innocent 'throwaway' would end up being a bit of an unsung classic?) / 'Wild Honey Pie' performed by the Trellebelle Ukelele Orchestra at Liverpool Beatleweek. Unexpected moments like this tempt me to break my 10-year festival absence...(maybe)

My friend Colin's book launch at Waterstone's Piccadilly, in conversation with Peter Doggett and Andy Roberts. A fun night.

Wishbone Ash at the Stables, Milton Keynes. A late and embarrassing realisation that Andy Powell is an incredible guitarist - one of the best I've witnessed live. 

Another late-to-the-party discovery via Youtube - Stevie Riks, pop impersonator extraordinaire, a true 'one man Beatles' (though his McCartney tops them all). Mad as a hatter, of course. (Doooooh).

John Mayall at St. Albans Arena. 

Michael Caine at the Royal Albert Hall. 

BBC Four's broadcast of the 2013 RFH Bert Jansch tribute - beautifully filmed and thankfully shown mostly intact. 

Friars Exhibition in Aylesbury.

Finally buying Tune In. A revelation a page...

The 50th Anniversary showing of A Hard Day's Night at the BFI. 

Stackridge at The Stables, Milton Keynes.