W/C 15th December 2025

Technically speaking the actual song title for this is Thea Gilmore's Midwinter Toast, but I have taken a little artistic license for the episode naming just because it's my podcast, and I can.

I make no apology for banging on about this incredible songwriter, or indeed for reminding you that her winter album Strange Communion is the only thing you should be listening to for the next week or so. It remains an incredible collection of songs, and the fact that it can be revisited every year at this time, and still have the ability to knock me (or indeed anyone) right over is all you need to know.

So apropos of nothing, other than we are just about to hit the 21st, I present to you the studio version, and a lovely live take on this song.

Hopefully I will see a few of you before we get to the 25th, but if not I wish you a safe and peaceful Christmas x

Thea Gilmore's Midwinter Toast

Thea Gilmore's Midwinter Toast - Live at the Jazz Cafe

J Sheekey Restaurant

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