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.

May 25, 2004

I’ve been using these strings since a guitar roadie got me a deal with them in the nineties. I use Slinky Electric (11,14,20w,30,40,50) and Slinky Acoustic (12 – 54). They …

May 25, 2004

I’ve been using these picks (plectrums we call them, actually) pretty much since I’ve been playing guitar. Jimmy Dunlop seems like a cool customer, I only know him from the …

May 25, 2004

Q – Lloyd, after you’ve done the Rattlesnakes dates are you planning to work with the commotions or is the tour a one-off?

A – This is a one time thing. …

May 25, 2004

Q – lloyd, any uk tv appearances coming up? you seem completely underexposed.
I did miss totp2 last year but I understand you were on that. what about jools holland or …

May 24, 2004

Linda is one of the premier golf artists working today. She was kind enough to donate a print (Royal County Down) for my office wall, unsolicited.. that is very kind.