The WindUp Merchant

27/09/2025

They've only gone and invited me back....

23/08/2025

Thanks very much to The Twisted Tea Rooms for allowing me to play.
Some lovely (young) folks came over to chat and to quote him, "was blown away..." by my set up and loved that I played Louis Armstrong, for him as his nan was a big fan, who knew and worked for Louis.
Thanks to chums and colleagues, who came over drank tea, ate cake and chilled in of one the nicest corners of Victorious Festival.
I'm humbled.....x

21/08/2025

See you tomorrow at 3pm, at The Twisted Tea Rooms .

19/08/2025

Catch me spinning some 78s at The Twisted Tea Rooms 3 o'clock on Friday.

A perfect time for some Afternoon tea.

3pm time for tea AND 78s played on Wind Up gramophones.
See you there!

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19/08/2025

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08/08/2025

It's not all rock n roll, with certain coloured sweets removed, or dressing rooms painted white.
Sometimes it's about cake, or a cup of tea. Sometimes it's tea AND cake. Catch me at Victorious Festival at The Twisted Tea Rooms, Friday at 1500 - 1540.
Adding a little crackle from my gramophones.

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20/06/2025

Victorious on the Friday at 3pm, you can catch me at The Twisted Tea Rooms.

They do lovely tea and cakes.

My favourite place to get a non alcoholic beverage.

18/06/2025

News Flash!

I'm playing at Victorious Festival again this year.
Playing on a different stage, on the Friday.

Watch this space for details.

A little hint, you can get a nice cup of tea, and a slice of cake....

01/06/2025

A few snippets from my gig at Queenie’s Vintage Tearoom.
I played outside in her secret garden.
A big thank you to her staff for looking after me.
And big thanks to Chrissy for the videos.

30/05/2025

When the person selling records on eBay, and thinks a bit of cardboard either side will suffice....AMATEUR!!

09/04/2025

They've invited me back!
I'll be spinning some 78rpm discs, at Queenie’s Vintage Tearoom this Saturday 12th from 7pm.
Where else can you hear the soft crackle of shellac 78s, washed down with Boozy Hot Chocolate, and shots in little, tiny teacups, I ask you.

Easy to get to, catch a train to Emsworth (approx. 6 minutes, on a train from Fratton.
Get off the train at Emsworth.
Queenie’s Vintage Tearoom is on the platform.
Bar snacks and The WindUp Merchant.
Win, win!

22/02/2025

Up early today.
Gotta nip out for some vinyl, and have a little peruse for any 78s,whilst I'm there.

Then it's all about this evening at Queenie’s Vintage Tearoom.
Cake,cocktails, and me!

I'll be dropping my first needle at 7....

Hope to see you there!