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 – Lloyd, I came across the Japanese rereleases of Mainstream, Easy Pieces and Rattlesnakes today and was disappointed to find no extra tracks on the first two. Though I …
Q – Well, I start playing the guitar about 3 years ago so my skills are modest but not too bad really. So I would desperately learn to play a …
Q – It seems to be the trend for fans to be fond of musicians unreleased songs, but this particular song (Old Hat) was played live by the Commotions circa …
For my solo acoustic set, I’m using a Sunburst Collings OM model (rosewood body) as my main regular tuned guitar these days. I’m liking it a lot.
Q – I would like to invite you to dinner when you are in Denver for the show at The Bluebird. I thought a home cooked meal could be a …
