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.

November 16, 2004

Q – Just wondering if you’ve heard (or heard of) Canuck troubadour Ron Sexsmith, and, if so, does his music do anything for you?

I’m curious because my girlfriend thinks his …

November 16, 2004

Q – I know this is rather greedy as we only just had you in the UK the other month, but I wondered if you could tell me when you …

November 14, 2004

Q – I recently visited your single release page. I noticed that the vinyl single “Rich” wasn’t in your list. The single contains Down on Mission Street as a b-side. …

November 12, 2004

Q – The Blow Monkeys were supporting you and I arrived early with the unexpected bonus of seeing you play your soundcheck. I was blown away by the songs, bought …