For many, the long running pocket-sized magazine Reader's Digest is something they'd tend to come across in waiting rooms and other places, with a mix of articles that prove diverting while you are waiting to be called. It started back in 1922, and is read in localised editions all around the world. The April 2020 issue of the UK edition, however, has proved a definite surprise...

The cover alone features someone you'd not tend to associate with Reader's Digest - the actor, Samuel L Jackson. Next to his right ear, though, is the headline for the article that Floyd fans in particular will be interested in: an eight page interview with Nick Mason "on patience, parenting and Pink Floyd".

The principal thrust of the article is Nick looking back at his life, from the very early days of family holidays, and being introduced to the world of cars (including a picture I'd not seen before of a 13-year-old Nick admiring an old Rolls Royce), through to the development of the band. This covers the very early days, right up to his current project, Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets (although there is little about this).

You can purchase this issue online for despatch worldwide, rather than having to venture out to try and find a copy in one of the few stores still open at the moment.

In news that I think many of us were expecting, Roger Waters has this evening postponed his 2020, This Is Not A Drill tour of North America until 2021. In his update about this, Roger said: "THE BAD NEWS: I've had to postpone my THIS IS NOT A DRILL tour until next year. Bummer, but if it saves one life, it's worth it."

As yet, revised dates are not known, but these will be advised in due course. Ticketholders are advised to hold onto their original tickets and await further information.

More information as we get it... 

The current Coronavirus/COVID-19 situation has claimed another postponement today.

In a statement issued on their social media channels, Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets have noted that: "Due to the current situation and considering the well-being of our fans we've taken the decision to move the release date of 'Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets - Live At The Roundhouse' to September 18th."

With the widespread closure of physical stores in many places, and many countries, it isn't a surprise they have taken this step, and of course, priorities of movement should be urgent food and medical supplies. Having seen the film at the cinema, we can assure you it is worth the extra wait...

UPDATE, 25 MARCH: In an update on their social media channels, there was some detail shared on the date change. "The band, and Sony Music, wanted to offer some further clarification of the reasons:

- At such extraordinary times they want to do all they can to help, prioritising post / deliveries for vital supplies & limiting interaction for these very important delivery workers to ensure everyone's safety

- Sony's main warehouse has been placed on lockdown with no date confirmed for re-opening so they cannot complete the manufacture, or supply stock, on this or indeed any other Sony release currently

- Music retailers, particularly small, independent stores, will be hit hard by these closures and we want to support them by issuing this at a time where each store can be open for customers. Additionally to this, Amazon has informed all record companies non-essential products like CDs and DVDs will not be prioritised and may not be shipped

"At this difficult time we want to support our fans, and the wider public, and safeguard their health. We are planning to release some more new full song videos digitally for you all to enjoy starting this week so stay tuned for further details and most importantly, stay safe." 

In a move that surely will not come as a surprise to any of us, Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets have been forced to postpone their UK, Irish and European 2020 concerts due to the current COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic. 

In a statement, they have said that "the safety and wellbeing of the fans, the crew and band members are of paramount importance to those involved in the Nick Mason's Saucerful Of Secrets UK and European tour that was due to start in Guildford on April 23. Under the advice of the government due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the unilateral decision by the theatres to close at these uncertain times, we have had to postpone the UK shows until October."

The revised UK dates for your diary are as follows:

• October 1 - The Forum, Bath, England
• October 4 - Barbican, York, England
• October 5 - St David's Hall, Cardiff, Wales
• October 7 - Sage Gateshead, Gateshead, England
• October 8 - The Usher Hall, Edinburgh, Scotland
• October 9 - O2 Apollo Manchester, Manchester, England
• October 11 - New Theatre Oxford, Oxford, England
• October 12 - De Montfort Hall, Leicester, England
• October 14 - City Hall, Sheffield, England
• October 15 - Regent Theatre, Ipswich, England
• October 16 - Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, England
• October 19 - Brighton Dome, Brighton, England
• October 22 - Birmingham Symphony Hall, Birmingham, England
• October 24 - G Live, Guildford, England

All tickets remain valid for the revised dates. They are currently working on re-scheduled dates for the shows in London, Southampton and Dublin. Customers are advised to retain their tickets and ticket confirmations at this time. More information will be announced in the near future on these rescheduled shows.

They add that the European leg of the tour, which was due to begin on May 18 in Brussels, "has also been postponed due to most of the governments in Europe forcing a complete lockdown of public assemblies and making it impossible to continue. Any further decision on this part of the tour will be taken as the situation becomes more settled and clearer."