Charlie

I’m hanging up my boots on bsky, the political stuff is driving me nuts. Thanks too everyone for the chats and lovely photos, it’s been great to meet you all. God Bless❤️🙏

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys. Just letting you know that I’m closing down my interaction with bsky, as I’m getting to stressed by all the toxic politics. I’ll keep tuned into the Blues Show, and will endeavour to comment using the bbc route.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys, fascinating programme on Monday and your guest, Angélique Kidjo, was very talented and extremely interesting. ❤️

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys, good evening. Made it this week. Alexis Korner’s. Brilliant open number, I purchased the LP recorded at the Marquee.

I wonder what’s Trumps, “Achilles Heel”.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys, sorry late tuning in tonight. Regards Charlie

Can’t remember who said this, but it seems appropriate for events and leadership today… “A second rate leader, looks to employ third rate subordinates”.

Trump, again tonight (uk time) demonstrates his complete lack of democratic skills, during the negotiations which are underway. It beggars belief…

Interesting to see how the “far right” cartel, is moving towards the final frontier of its attack on democracy (Europe and NATO). Putin, Trump and Vance have all been manoeuvring recent events to undermine Europeans politics. Be careful and be prepared.

This two-week ceasefire is a golden opportunity to start the process of establishing a lasting peace in this region. The question is, can those involved change their “political mind set” and allow people to live together in harmony with their neighbours, and the global community. It can be done.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys, hope you had a lovely Easter. Looking forward to tonight’s programme❤️

A leader who has broken the law, should not be allowed to create a situation to make, justice being served.

The longer this behaviour continues the worse it will become. Stopping it now, will be a first step in bringing a cessation to the current situation.

What a state of lunacy for the USA. NASA launch an international trip into space, whilst the USA continues to kill people in Iran.

Another word for “failure”, is “trumpism”

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Good evening, as ever I’m enjoying the show. Sunjay, is a very interesting individual especially how he developed his interest and love for the Blues.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Rufus Thomas “walking the dog” one of my all time favourites. Beverley has such a powerful voice Great programme

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social As ever, I’m looking forward to another great show tonight.

“Now tell us about the war, and what they fought each other for” Robert Southey” (1774-1843). A Lie To defend themselves

“The broad mass of a nation…will more easily fall victim to a big lie than a small one” Adolf Hitler. “History repeats often itself” Me!

Well, if the USA find an off-ramp, I worry about Trump himself being a marked-man for the rest of his life, because Iran will never stop looking to assassinate him. This could well also apply to Netanyahu. This is the potential outcome of starting a War you’re unlikely to win.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys lovely programme tonight ❤️

The USA “Incremental Strategic Management” policy, or its “Make it Up As You Go Strategy”, seems to be working well 🫤

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Great programme, lovely memories. Sadly we are losing so many friends of the blues music world. Your programme provides a unique outlet for them to be remembered. ❤️

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Should have along with T-Bone Walker, Jimmy Reed, and John Lee Hooker. Brilliant

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Mikes comments about Big Walter Shaky Horton were extremely interesting, recall seeing Big Walter at the AFBF in 1968.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Good evening. As ever I’m looking forward to another hour of magnificent blues music. ❤️

So far, we have a “WAR” which now involves 18 countries, which includes the two countries that started it. So much for Israel and USA strategy for starting the War. At what point will this conflict be classified as WW3…

Palladius said “Human care and worry and anxiety about the things of the body destroy the faculties of knowledge and expression in a man, and leave him like unto a piece of wood”

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Just been looking at some of my Ruby Turner stuff and have attached some examples.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Lovely to hear Rudy tonight, I’ve been a fun for decades ❤️

Why has the UK Government given approval to the USA to use airbases on UK territory, when the USA claim they are the greatest military force in the history of the world? I fail to see the logic of such a decision.

Trump “that’s the way it is”.

Who’s the mastermind behind the current chaos, it’s certainly not Trump…?

Chaos, unfolds in an unexpected manner.

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Fascinating interview with Curtis Stigers, interesting and knowledgeable artist. Great to hear Little Walter (London 1967).

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social I’m not going to be late joining you tonight. I’m tuned-in, ready, and waiting. 😊

Tonight, I witnessed the opening of the Winter Olympics. The beautiful atmosphere generated demonstrated that we can achieve a peaceful and prosperous future, if we all decide that’s what we desire.

Mandelson, the Weakest Link…

AI has been accused of being subject to hallucination, but humans have always been subject to hallucination, and its consequences; so what’s the difference. We screwed the world by seeing problems that don’t exist which ended up with world wars, climate catastrophe etc. So, why worry…

music.apple.com/gb/album/sou... Heard this tonight (2/2/2026) on Cerys Matthews BBC Blues Show. Brought back memories of seeing Sugar Pie in 1964, such a great artist. Just love this number ❤️❤️

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys you are spoiling me tonight. Ending the show with Sugar Pie another brilliant artist that I saw in London in 1964. Thanks for the notification of the King of Zadeco release on Friday… ❤️

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Cerys. Slightly late joining you tonight, but just to hear Clifton and his award. Great memories of seeing him in London 1960’s. Also brilliant to hear your interview with CJ tonight. ❤️

@cerysmatthews.bsky.social Good evening, slightly late connecting tonight, but just in time to hear Clifton Chenier. What a brilliant artist, my memory of seeing in London at the American Folk Blues Festival in the 1960’s. Also lovely to hear CJ. Zardeco was my computer password in the 1990’s

Just found a photo I took of Lady Whittle (Tommy) that I took when she visited England and stayed in Farnborough Hampshire at Bob Potters International Hotel. Great memories of meeting Tommy and her daughter.

@cindyandrewsmcgraw.bsky.social Love your cat logo, I remember going an exhibition of the artists work in the 1970’s; sad his name slips away.

This lovely Wood Engraving by Garrick Palmer is stunning. I was lucky enough to visit him in 2019. Sadly he left this world two-years ago.

Charles Brown, that’s a first for me, it’s right up my street. Brilliant… thanks.

My childhood friend of 70+ years, dearest Tony Burke passed away on the 13 January 2025. The sadness you witnessed never leaves you. This photograph was taken in the 1990’s 🥲