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.
Q – I find it an interesting coincidence that you seem to be friends with or at least acquainted with two other artists whose music I also adore: The The …
Wednesday, Thursday
More work on acoustic guitars on I Love Everyone. Original edits were not great.
Find intersting playout option by looping first 3 chorus chords and not going to the fourth. …
Tuesday
Short day, wife in NYC, and doctor AM. Nothing serious apparently, antibiotics for 2 weeks. Still, not feeling great.
Listen to Joe’s Pub live recordings from last December. Some performances seem …
Finish guitars on provisional I Love Everyone arrangement. Get new mp3 of tune from Neil Clark – interesting. Start work on adapting it.
Review week’s work. Send rough mix files to Chris Hughes and Mick Glossop. Start work on I Love Everyone – a tiny little country song.
