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.
Bob Hoffnar played pedal steel on Bad Vibes. We used to call him Lightening Bob to wind him up. In 1993 we were intent upon winding up as many folk …
Pedal Steel – Day 2.
We’re not due in the studio until 2PM but I have to work most of the morning and early afternoon in Logic – tidying up the …
I don’t call this a day off.
After I’ve driven Bob to the airport I go back to bed at 8.45 for a few hours. I don’t feel too good. I’ve …
Blair leaves, Bob arrives. So we get started at 10.30 or so. Good news and bad – the accordion mid section is working well. The intro isn’t. We revisit the demo and just try to get as close as we can. The key ends up being a brass part – French Horn section.
Back in the attic with Blair – the morning after it looks like 60% of the New Yorkers (That’s Alright) idea is working so we record it. Then listening back …
