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.
Dan, my American sound engineer, and I ate dinner at the Queensway branch last year, I had dim sum at the St. John’s Wood branch yesterday. Both experiences were memorable. …
Q – Can you provide a list of official video releases of live material?. I very much enjoy the copy I have of the Marquee gig from 1984 but I …
Q – Any truth to the rumor that a possible collaboration with Andy Partridge is in the works?
A – I did spend a couple of days in Andy’s garden shed …
Q – in winning the EURO in Portugal? No, i just wanted to ask if theres a chance of Commotion shows in Germany. Pleaaaase! And if not pls come to …
Q – You and Bob Hund..will you ever work together? That would be like the best of two worlds meeting on a very nice record…
/Martin
