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.

November 30, 2012

Thursday Nov 29th – 2 more songs.

It’s raining in LA and everyone is running late… I’m actually ahead of schedule – i take the Big Blue Bus to 14th and …

November 29, 2012

Wednesday Nov 28 – Another three songs started.

First thing I have to go by McCabe’s Guitar Shop to pick up Fred’s J-45 and Les Paul which have been set up …

November 27, 2012

A very busy day – First track completed, then two more and the fourth very close.

Yesterday we were using the studio’s Pro Tools set up which is native and we …

November 27, 2012

First thing – drum sound – the mics were placed yesterday by my new friends at The Drum Doctor. Today we listen and tweek/fine tune. I am not needed for …