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 27, 2005

Q -I’ve been lucky to have seen several of your acoustic sets in the states and in the UK. I’m just curious of what have become your personal favorites to …

April 26, 2005

Monday, Tuesday
Try to find a way to escape my awful piano playing which does not hold even my attention. God knows who else would listen.
Find nylon strung guitar part – …

April 23, 2005

Q – Thanks for the new studio journal, it’s a bit ‘techy’ but should soothe our impatience just fine. I am curious how long it took to do MIAFL, and …

April 22, 2005

Imported files from previous (pre Logic troubles) ‘Coattails’ sessions, only piano and synth are useful. This process is slow and tedious. Designed a template for future imports to hopefully smoothe out this process as there are 4 or 5 other ‘pre troubles’ tracks.

April 22, 2005

Q – Are you familiar with the song of the same title? I’ve heard versions by Robert Earl Keen and Peter Case. I only ask because they have a decidedly …