On the subject of mighty Michael Brook productions, my musings on Gravity, Balloon's 1992 debut. Read it free at www.patreon.com/Balloontheba...

Why did it take so long? Great to see Michael Brook sling on his infinite guitar once more to mark the 4AD reissue of Cobalt Blue, but surely high time too to get this long-lost Brook produced classic Gravity back in the racks too? #sonymusic #balloontheband

The inaugural issue of Pond Life, a fab mag about all things creative in Carshalton,is out now thanks to the brilliant @logofiasco.bsky.social. Honored to be among those featured, interviewed by @unspunheroes.com about the roots of Balloon. Grab a copy quick if you’re in the ‘hood.

If you didn’t know it, this by @graemethomson.bsky.social is well worth every penny. A fabulous and moving account of a truly rare talent.

Balloon featuring soon-to-be @blackboxrecorder.bsky.social in London (the Garage?) 30 years ago. Time flies. Good luck with the shows this week @lukehaines.bsky.social @sarahnixey.bsky.social and John ❤️

Subvert.fm is a new music platform, owned and run by artists. Built on community and connection. It launches today. I haven’t a clue if it’s going to upset the industry apple cart of streaming dominance, but I’ll be hoping so. www.subvert.fm/balloon

Life-changing stuff ! At least for me 😅. Read @state-of-sound-mag.bsky.social for the why and how: www.stateofsoundmagazine.com/7-albums-tha...

We’ve beautiful handmade merch on our Bandcamp page. Tour ‘zines and posters. Premium quality, limited quantity. Grab it while stocks last. balloontheband.bandcamp.com

On the road tomorrow 🚌 First stop Sound Records, Stroud, for an instore (doors 5.30pm, free entry). Then shows at Stroud’s Prince Albert, March 9, Brighton Folklore Rooms March 10, Oxted Sessions March 13, and London March 14. Tickets for all but London (which is sold out) linktr.ee/balloontheband.

Cracking interview by music writer Peter Bruyn in Haarlemsdagblad, the daily paper here, with Polly Paulusma ahead of tomorrow’s Hot Air show with Balloon. Gonna be a cracking gig before we head to the UK for dates in Stroud, Brighton, Oxted, and London. Tickets in the link in bio.

Wow! Thanks for the brilliant interview Lindsay Stirling and Indie-Sound magazine 🙌🫶 indie-sound.com/2026/02/28/a...

Tour starts Thursday! Shame I can’t bring the Gas ‘n’ Air band over from Mexico, but the Balloon acoustic trio is sounding equally fab, plus there’s @timkeegan.bsky.social and @dannythechamp.bsky.social to enjoy. Londons sold out but tickets for other shows via the bio or linktr.ee/balloontheband

“A band called Balloon”? Humph. The kids these days know nothing 😂😂😂 www.theguardian.com/music/2026/f...

Tour starts next week! Hurry, hurry, hurry get ‘yer tickets here: linktr.ee/balloontheband

A short film me and @timkeegan.bsky.social made about the March tour. Full version here: www.instagram.com/p/DVGNaDTDBrn/. Tickets for all dates (except London, which is sold out): linktr.ee/balloontheband.

On tour with @timkeegan.bsky.social. Tickets here: linktr.ee/balloontheband

Massive thanks to Pete Jones at Radio Reverb for the spin and the plug for the Balloon show at Brighton Folklore Rooms on March 10. I’ll be joined by Tim Keegan. It’s gonna be fab. Tickets in the bio. 🙌

I don’t make this stuff up. Come hear for yer selves. Balloon live. March 2026. Tickets: linktr.ee/balloontheband

Balloon’s UK tour kicks-off in March. The brilliant @timkeegan.bsky.social (+ multi-talented son Quincy on some dates) and @dannythechamp.bsky.social are keeping us company. You should too. Ticket info in the link.

We’re opening for the awesome Polly Paulusma in Haarlem on March 5. Then we’re off to UK. Blimey, just like the old days. Back of the bus. No sleep til Cricklewood. Can’t wait. Tix in the link ☝️

Tickets for all shows for the Balloon March UK tour are now on sale here linktr.ee/balloontheband The London show at The Betsey with @dannythechamp.bsky.social is an old-fashion Saturday matinee. So you’ll be home for tea. Can’t promise popcorn, but you never know 😉

Excited to announce Balloon’s first UK tour since backing comic genius Bill Hicks in 1992. Capacity is limited, so don’t hang around. Get your tickets now via the links in the bio. *Ticket details for the London show follow soon **poster by the brilliant Louise de Viry

Wanna hear the LP that moved @lukehaines.bsky.social to tears? Described in Record Collector mag as “a total 24-carat masterpiece” Balloon’s Gas ‘n’ Air is out now at balloontheband.bandcamp.com. It’s a limited edition, so get it while you can.

Talking journalism, parenthood, and all sorts of other grown-up stuff + digging deep on Gas 'n' Air with the warm and welcoming @hiartontheedge.bsky.social. Streaming now in all the usual places.

Listen up people! Live now on the Balloon Patreon page: Six songs, three from each LP. Enjoy this and more for free. Huge thanks to Pete Jones for hosting. And to your for tuning in....❤️ Link in the bio. #radioreverb #singersongwriter #balloontheband #indiefolk #petejonesshow

It’s Bandcamp Friday, people. You know the drill. Record Collector Magazine called Balloon’s Gas ‘n’ Air “A total 24-carat masterpiece”. Wanna hear what moved @lukehainesart.bsky.social to tears? Follow the link in the bio☝️ recordcollectormag.com/articles/luk...

Huge thanks to @gidcoe.bsky.social @marcrileydj.bsky.social for playing There is Love off the new Balloon LP Gas ‘n’ Air on @bbc6music.bsky.social tonight. And to the righteous @lukehaines.bsky.social for tipping them off. Thanks fellas 🙏

New from Balloon on Patreon: our first US tour. For now it’s a trip down memory lane but who knows, with luck, there may be a return. Meanwhile indulge yourselves and me, for free, at www.patreon.com/Balloontheband.

Read and hear the story of Lafayette, a long lost Balloon tune, on Patreon now. Link in bio. #GrandDrive #Basementtapes #DylanandtheBand #Dedicatedrecords #BalloonGravity #NewOrleans Pic: Balloon outside Bill's Records, Dallas, Texas; June 1992. (photo: Alex Hofmann)

The Pete Jones Show on RadioReverb www.radioreverb.com today at 5pm (UK). Tune in for Balloon and more. 97.2FM, DAB+ and streaming far and wide.