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.

April 29, 2005

Q -I’m an avid pool player….do you have a preference for 8-ball, 9-ball or Snooker?

A – Snooker is actually great fun to watch but too difficult!! I like 8 or …

April 29, 2005

Q – I’ve heard this pronounced in all manner of ways. So where is the emphasis in the title. Is it DON’T get weird.., don’t get WEIRD…,don’t get weird on …

April 29, 2005

Q – Having appeared as a guest, is Never Mind The Buzzcocks as spontaneous as it appears, or are the ad-libs heavily scripted?

A – A great team of writers work …

April 28, 2005

Finish compiling and arranging tracks for Woman in a Bar. More work on drum kit until kit is close to being right. Make rough mix.

April 27, 2005

Learn how to make rough mixes, properly, in Digital Performer. Mix Coattails.