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 3, 2013

Because of the TV show Later recording the Madrid show on Oct 15th has been rescheduled for March 20th, 2014, and Zaragoza on the 14th moved to March 21st. Final …

August 6, 2013

Q – Is your quite amazing song “Period Piece” about the Berlin Wall? I’ve was puzzling over it, but recently tuned in to the clues in the song, eg, ” …

July 28, 2013

Q – I notice that the 55 date European tour is solo only. Whilst I love watching you perform solo, I miss seeing the whole band experience. With the release …

July 26, 2013

Here they are – all of them together – Galtres Festival in August and then September to December it's a Non Stop Europe Express!