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.
Q – I know you are very much into your golf and play to a good standard. I was wondering what’s in the bag? In my mind I have you …
First day in the studio, working on new material, with Blair since 1991!
I don’t start at Slaughterhouse until 2PM but I’ve got plenty to do before then –
First I need to check the stems that MAM has given me to work with …
Uh, oh. I wake up feeling not good at all. My throat is dry and I guess I shouldn’t have had the beers on the way home… I text MAM …
More of Matty’s overdubs, and my voice craps out…
We start with If I were a song because I know the basic sound from The Flipside, without the echo will be …