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We’ve done it!!! The Kickstarter for getting Saltlines: A Journal to print has met its goal (and slightly exceeded it!)

Thank you from the to everyone who backed us and helped to make this a reality. Your support means a lot.

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sal...
Saltlines: A Journal
Help make the Saltlines book a reality!
www.kickstarter.com
March 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
"Many people left the Saltlines live shows wanting more - to go back over the words, fully absorb the lyrics, understand the context of the piece. And so the idea of a book to celebrate Saltlines was formed...."
We have launched a Kickstarter campaign!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sal...
Saltlines: A Journal
Help make the Saltlines book a reality!
www.kickstarter.com
March 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
Please welcome @gigspanner.bsky.social to Bluesky and follow the hell out of them (pssst … I’m in the Gigspanner Big Band and the Saltlines project with Raynor Winn)
November 20, 2024 at 10:31 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
WE’RE NEARLY THERE YOU LOVELY PEOPLE!!!

Saltlines: The Journal Kickstarter is less than £1000 short of our £12,000 goal to get it published with just 2 days to go … we can do this!!!

Lots of the big rewards left too including a melodeon zoom masterclass with me!!

kck.st/4bM1TK1
Saltlines: A Journal
Help make the Saltlines book a reality!
kck.st
March 27, 2025 at 5:39 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
Hi Everyone! Here's a short video we put together to explain the Saltlines book we're writing and to ask if you'd consider backing our crowdfunder to make it happen ... you can use it to simply pre-order a signed copy :-)

kickstarter.com/projects/saltlinesajournal/saltlines-a-journal
March 20, 2025 at 9:23 PM
generalboles.bsky.social
For those of you not on Facebook, enjoy www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGsM...
Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn - Saltlines Trailer 2022
YouTube video by KLOF Mag
www.youtube.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
With all the recent news and a difficult week, The Gigspanner Big Band have decided to carry on with a revised show replacing Saltlines with music from our latest acclaimed album Turnstone. The Sale show has been cancelled, but these are all going ahead.

Thank you to everyone for your support.
July 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
The Saltlines Journal kickstarter is over halfway to target but only has 4 days to go!

So we've added more rewards to back us with ... including a zoom melodeon masterclass with me ... a Knight & Spiers house concert ... and a personalised tune written by me!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sal...
Saltlines: A Journal
Help make the Saltlines book a reality!
www.kickstarter.com
March 25, 2025 at 11:43 PM
parhodes.bsky.social
They made an album together. They were supposed to be on tour with it right now. www.gigspanner.com/news/article...
Saltlines Tour Update
In view of the article that appeared in Sunday's Observer, we have been receiving numerous messages asking about the scheduled Saltlines Tour Dates. Here are statements from Raynor Winn's legal team a...
www.gigspanner.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:33 AM
dismalchips.bsky.social
OH WAIT THERE WAS A CASH-IN ROCK TOUR?
Poster for a gig by The Gigspanner Big Band with Raynor Winn, playing "Saltlines" In view of the article that appeared in Sunday's Observer, we have been receiving numerous messages asking about the scheduled Saltlines Tour Dates. Here are statements from Raynor Winn's legal team and The Gigspanner Big Band... “Recent press coverage concerning Raynor Winn is highly misleading. As a result, Raynor is taking legal advice and will not be making any further comment at this time. She is deeply sorry to let down those who were planning to attend the Saltlines tour, but while this process is ongoing, she will be unable to take part. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time” Raynor Winn’s Legal Team Gigspanner Big Band’s Statement: It is very important to the Gigspanner Big Band that their performances go ahead as planned, and they instead intend to present their recently released, highly acclaimed, album Turnstone. We are currently in discussions with all of the venues on the upcoming tour to move forward with this plan, and we will keep you updated. It is time consuming, and your patience while we go through this process is requested and valued. If you have booked a ticket at one of these venues, the Theatre in question will contact you with further information as plans are confirmed. To date we are aware that Shrewsbury, Liverpool, Nottingham, Norwich and Chipping Campden are going ahead with suggested change of programming. Sale has chosen to cancel.
July 8, 2025 at 9:21 AM
rewilliams.bsky.social
I actually liked the book but some time ago went to ’Saltlines’, a ’prose and music collaboration’ between Raynor Winn and the Gigspanner Big Band at Kings Place. They were good, but there was something unappealing about her I couldn’t quite define, so this revelation doesn’t surprise me.
July 6, 2025 at 7:26 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
It's official! The Gigspanner Big Band have finally caught up with the 21st Century and all our albums (including Saltlines with Raynor Winn) are now available to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon etc.

You can also listen/buy on Bandcamp which is much better for us at gigspanner.bandcamp.com
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The Gigspanner Trio are Peter Knight (fiddle), Roger Flack (guitars) and Sacha Trochet (percussion). The Gigspanner Big Band adds in John Spiers (squeezebox), Philip Henry (slide guitar) and Hannah M...
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June 12, 2025 at 10:35 AM
emmaelm.bsky.social
It’s 7 years since it was published - I get investigative journalism takes time, but that is a long time - and 3 books plus Gigspanner Saltlines and the film - how come no one spoke up?
July 6, 2025 at 7:11 PM
nzsealiontrust.bsky.social
Have you noticed the beautiful dancers in the waves at St Clair recently? It's for an amazing performance celebrating pakake!
Tomorrow at 11am - please come support the wonderful crew 🦭
It's free but we encourage you bring a koha for their hard work.
#art #science #artinscience
Saltlines for Sealion Women — Wild Dunedin
At the turn of the tide in this dance performance, witness a movement chorus trace sinuous saltlines across the wet sand at the water’s edge.
www.wilddunedin.nz
April 11, 2025 at 3:23 AM
johnspiers.co.uk
In just a couple of days we've managed to get to nearly a sixth of our goal to get "Saltlines: The Journal" by Gigspanner Big Band and Raynor Winn kickstarted in to existence ... thank you so much!

If you think you would like to buy it, please consider pre-ordering it from our kickstarter instead.
johnspiers.co.uk Squeezy John @johnspiers.co.uk · Mar 14
"Many people left the Saltlines live shows wanting more - to go back over the words, fully absorb the lyrics, understand the context of the piece. And so the idea of a book to celebrate Saltlines was formed...."
We have launched a Kickstarter campaign!

www.kickstarter.com/projects/sal...
Saltlines: A Journal
Help make the Saltlines book a reality!
www.kickstarter.com
March 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
We’re aiming to get all the Gigspanner Big Band albums up on the major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube music etc.) in the near future … including the critically acclaimed Turnstone released last month and Saltlines - our collaboration with bestselling author Raynor Winn.
May 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
caldecav10.bsky.social
@gigspanner.bsky.social Just received Saltlines, and what a wonderful, joyous book - such a delight! Well done to all involved, thanks for producing this engaging and super high quality journal!
Saltlines - a new journal from Raynor Winn and the incredible Gigspanner Big Band. Not to be missed!
June 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
mandywest.bsky.social
No more June gigs for myself and @anniehornerglis.bsky.social but looking forward to July…Eliza Carthy in Sheffield and Gigspanner Big Band with Raynor Winn (Saltlines) in beautiful Whitby.
Also we might attend an event or two at Hull Maritime and Folk Festival 😁
June 21, 2025 at 5:52 PM
spencro.bsky.social
You can see plenty of her with Gigspanner on YouTube. Search for Gigspanner saltlines.
July 13, 2025 at 10:40 AM
jonobennett.eurosky.social
...with some changes:
www.gigspanner.com/news/article...
Saltlines Tour Update
In view of the article that appeared in Sunday's Observer, we have been receiving numerous messages asking about the scheduled Saltlines Tour Dates. Here are statements from Raynor Winn's legal team a...
www.gigspanner.com
July 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
somersetcool.bsky.social
The South West Coast Path has a special place in the hearts of many of us. ‘Saltlines’ brings the path’s history to life in music & words. I caught up with bestselling author Raynor Winn & Gigspanner Big Band’s Hannah Martin to discover more. The full chat’s here: www.besomerset.com/post/saltlin...
May 2, 2025 at 2:54 PM
johnspiers.co.uk
A statement from Gigspanner Big Band regarding our upcoming tour.
"Recent press coverage concerning Raynor Winn is highly misleading. As a result, Raynor is taking legal advice and will not be making any further comment at this time. She is deeply sorry to let down those who were planning to attend the Saltlines tour, but while this process is ongoing, she will be unable to take part. We appreciate your understanding and support during this time" Raynor Winn's Team. Gigspanner Big Band's Statement... It is very important to the Gigspanner Big Band that their performances go ahead as planned, and they instead intend to present their recently released, highly acclaimed, album Turnstone. We are currently in discussions with all of the venues on the upcoming tour to move forward with this plan, and we will keep you updated. It is highly time consuming, and your patience while we go through this process is requested and valued. If you have booked a ticket at one of these venues, the Theatre in question will contact you with further information as plans are confirmed. Thank you. Gigspanner Big Band.
July 7, 2025 at 1:24 PM
jonfoster.bsky.social
Any plans for another Saltlines tour, John?
November 20, 2024 at 11:16 AM
naturemusicart.bsky.social
It's all going sideways for Sally a.k.a. Raynor Winn.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Shrewsbury refunds as The Salt Path author Raynor Winn pulls out of Saltlines tour - BBC News
A newspaper claims Raynor Winn misrepresented elements of her best-selling book which she denies.
www.bbc.co.uk
July 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
dadwr-o-hanes.bsky.social
@raynorwinn.bsky.social Saw the wonderful Saltlines in Winchester 2022. Brought my wife to Gt Torrington to see it. Saw you briefly in the foyer + would love to have thanked you for the courage you both have shown in sharing such an inspirational yet difficult story. Moth looked so well and relaxed.
May 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM