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.
Upadate 15/2/ Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, Sweden, Denmark and Norway added
Meat for Tea: The Valley Review was founded by Elizabeth MacDuffie and Alexander Wagman. It is (their words) a non-academic affiliated magazine committed to recognising and featuring the work of …
The Small Ensemble will fly West South West for 30 hours or so, and then play 11 shows
After 27 years, I wonder, could one maybe map the trajectory of my (so-called) career using the hotels I was booked into? How was I doing? Where was I staying?
Q – I’m a huge admirer of Ike’s, and an LC devotee since ’84, and fascinated by the points of similarity in feel that exist between Ike’s dizzy peaks, and …
