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.

July 26, 2010

Q -I’ve found informations on Germany’s AMAZON page, that both record firms, TAPETE and XIII-BIS issued the new BROKEN RECORD album as CD and VINYL. Is it true or only …

June 28, 2010

Dear Lloyd (and other fans who might have known Spencer):

On May 30th 2010, my dear friend Spencer died. He and I had known one another 19 years, and were in …