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 – current favourite authors/books in general?
A – Currently half way through and enjoying Frederick Exley’s ‘A Fan’s Notes’
What do you use to listen to yourself – or indeed any other music?
Q – I remember seeing you perform on the Kalas tour in Stockholm a few years ago (must have been -98, since I believe it was the day after the …
Q – I saw your show at the Park West on the Love Story tour back in ’95, and that was a fine evening too. However, I have no idea …
Q – Most (if not all) of your songs, from 1984 to today, are concise narrations. Do the stories you tell, such as in Speedboat and Jennifer She Said, typically …
