October 14, 2025

In 1999 in retreat from mainstream ambivalence the idea of becoming a Troubadour was perversely alluring. Two acoustic guitars, a suitcase, and a round the world ticket. It took a …

March 25, 2025

In March 2020 I was made unemployed.Quite an achievement considering I was, and I remain self employed.Such was the impact of the COVID pandemic.My family were locked down for two …

May 4, 2015

This was originally posted 29 July 2010 but I’m reviving it, because it is awesome.

Definitely my favourite email this year came today from Brisbane. Here’s the note in it’s entirety …

March 31, 2004

This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.

May 4, 2015

Q – Apologies if you’ve covered this, but would it be possible to make the Weblog searchable?

A – I’m afraid I have asked my weblog person about this and for …

April 30, 2015

The Apollo was my local when The Establishment was based in Eastworks and lunch there was a real treat. The BLT and the Tuna Melt are excellent and the black …

April 30, 2015

The link below will take to to Time Out’s review of The Dove in Hammersmith, it is down by the water about 10 minutes walk from the roundabout. I walked …

April 30, 2015

Vegetarian South Indian with very pleasant ambience, slightly more stylish than you might expect. Design looks more Scandinavian.. Food is great value and full of flavour. My Dosa meal with …