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.

October 21, 2004

Q – Amazed that is your favourite restaurant Lloyd, as a huge fan of yours, and I really enjoyed the Hammersmnith Appollo gig, we go to Settle in the Dales …

October 19, 2004

The Island Golf Club, near the airport just outside Dublin was the site of round two (of four) in the Lloyd Cole and the Commotions Reunion Stableford. What a wonderful …

October 19, 2004

Q – I’m sure you had nothing to do with the CD, but do you know how the sound quality is? Is it recorded off the board? And is the …

October 16, 2004

Q – Hi Lloyd – really enjoyed the show in London last night & have also been to a number of your acoustic solo shows which were also great. I …