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 2, 2012

Samantha is a friend these days. But we met because I love her work. I got to visit her studio around 2005 and now this hangs in our front room …

May 1, 2012

I've just about finished moving my studio from my attic to it's new location in (previously known as and not yet renamed) Slaughterhouse Studios, leaving my attic, well, idyllic again…