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.

June 28, 2004

Q -I think I have heard you perform a fantastic acoustic version of Leonard Cohen’ Famous Blue Raincoat at each show of yours that I have seen since 1994 or …

June 27, 2004

Q – I read your comment about not having a favourite album for fear of offending one of them, but just between us, is there a lyric or even a …

June 25, 2004

Q – lloyd, I would like to ask you if you are watching EURO 2004 from there, in US, and if so, which team do you thing will win.

Also I …

June 24, 2004

Q – I too am impressed with the understatedly perfect keyboard work on Music in a Foreign Language. In a previous post, you said you would welcome input from sound …

June 23, 2004

Q – Just found your site and was intrigued by the golf categories. I would like to know how long you have been playing, what you play off and are …