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 …
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 …
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 …
This is me, caught by Mike, my sound guy, leaving the fabulous Angel Inn, Hetton, Yorks. I could still wear all black in 2003.
Q – Why can’t you say “cocaine” on ABC TV?
I taped your appearance on Jimmy Kimmel last night since here in Chicago it doesn’t air live (taped show is pushed …
My wife and I are so excited for me to to be on the same show as Fred Willard (the Jimmy Kimmel show July 1st 2004).
Q – What do you mean you’re “losing” a song? You said it while you were playing something at McCabe’s the other night.
A – At McCabes in Santa Monica I …
A – to the writer (and Lloyd too) asking about a possible FBR recording… there is one. Refer to KCRW’s “Rare on Air: Vol. 2”
Played Rustic June 27/28 2004. June in LA is lovely! I had no idea.. This course is something else – part SoCal, part Scot and part Aussie, it’s hard to …
