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 …
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 …
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 …
This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.
There have been many references over the last 20 or so years to my ‘home studio’. But in fact I only ever had one 1992-1994. I paid a high price …
Rattlesnakes side 1. Upper track is 1984 1/2″ tape transferred flat to digital, lower track is 2004 “re-master”.
Stephen Irvine upon hearing the original 1/2″ mixes again (albeit digitized) – “I …
Easy Pieces original 1/2″ tapes didn’t survive, I’m afraid. They have been baked etc, but to no avail. Thankfully back up copies were always made and we will be able …
My new portable synth case, filled with modules yesterday. This isn’t a noise box exactly, but it isn’t geared to melody either. What will I do with it?
My new guitar arrived today – C-9 Mahogany (not C-10 as previously posted). It plays great and it’s off to the luthier’s to have this pickup installed so maybe I …
