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.

January 9, 2013

Yesterday was supposed to be a complete day off, but it wasn’t. I had to make rough mixes for a couple of hours in the afternoon and I didn’t sleep …

January 8, 2013

We carry on where we left off, with Blair and I in the small room and Will with Mark in the big one.
First of all I must get the Synth …

January 6, 2013

Maybe that's slang for something awful but today I was on double duty – with Blair in the small room and with William in the main studio.

January 5, 2013

Stressed out as I have admittedly been the last month or so, most of my distress has been self inflicted by bad budgeting or overly optimisitic scheduling. Until today most …