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.
No LC content (but a Robert Quine connection). Great interview (with smart, vituperative Hell annotations) with writer/musician Richard Hell.
And Bookslut is a worthy link too.
Q – Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it for the Commotions reunion, but I would have loved to see you live with the guys.
Are there any pictures of the gigs ? …
Q – Where can I find a non-mp3 version of “Pocket Calculator,” and do you have any plans for an all-covers record?
A – Pocket calculator was on our Negatives Loaded …
Q – Ever since I heard “Steady slowing…” (on a – soundwise – slightly distorted CD-R that I traded against some finnish beer with an american fan) it has puzzled …
Q – At the risk of exposing too much of my vast ignorance, what pray tell is “Five Leaves Left”? 2. Also, I’d been deluded for years into hearing “Speedboat” …
