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.

June 18, 2010

Q – Hi Lloyd, Saw you play Bristol back in 2003 supporting the “Music in a foreign language” album. Got to meet you after the show and gave you a …

June 15, 2010

Q – Besides Lost Weekend, are there any other LC songs that started out as a direct homage to somebody else's tune?

June 15, 2010

Q – Have you ever had to record up against a strict and looming deadline? And if so how did you react – were you inspired or traumatised? Are there …

June 11, 2010

Michael Wojas was characteristically sanguine when he was asked five years ago to describe what it had been like running one of London’s most notorious private clubs. “I’m the proprietor, …