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.

February 27, 2005

Q – My girlfriend swears there is another recording of Sean Penn Blues other than the one on my Mainstream CD. One with a slower tempo. Is she right? Where …

February 10, 2005

Q – Hi, I was wondering if the fact you have not played here in Milan for a very, very long time is due to lack of requests from concert …

February 7, 2005

Q – I have a copy of the Love Story album on cassette and Track 1 of Side 2 is printed on the cassette as The June Bride as opposed …

February 5, 2005

Q – Hey Lloyd, I know space on this site may be at a premium, but how about a place where we can place comments and especially compliments to you …

February 3, 2005

Q – Listening to The Negatives album for the first time in a while last night and I was wondering what actually happened to that project. Was it only ever …