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.

January 10, 2005

Q – Having just written my review of said hits package for Amazon, I was reminded that I’ve long wondered about that mix. Why? It sounds like the tape editor …

January 2, 2005

Q – HI Lloyd, how/where can i mail you a cd that I’d love for you to check out.

A – No can do, sorry.

December 25, 2004

Q – Lloyd, please accept this thinly veiled comment as both a question and a sincere compliment. Don’t you think that you owe people like me who are still feel …

December 21, 2004

Q – Did anything ever come out of your collaborations with Andy Partridge?

A – Not yet.. it wasn’t a great year for me.. but I did just go through all …

December 17, 2004

Q – Lloyd, did you do more tracks with Nicki Holland than “lady killer”? i loved that one! Also, I’ve heard a lot of guitar playing, though i’m no musician, …