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.
Huevos Rancheros from a corner diner maybe wasn’t the smartest way to start the day, and they weren’t actually that good, but I’m still here, and it’s lunch break now …
We really needed to record three basic tracks today to get back to being close to on schedule
Song 1 – That’s Alright continued – First thing we re-recorded the main acoustic. There was too much drums from the room on the live take. This is a pain, but predictable. There will be no live acoustic guitars or vocals because of this, but the plan is to replace these tracks immediately the basic track is done.
Just over the Williamsburg bridge, about a 1/2 hour commute from where I’m staying in Tribeca is a multi-studio music building that Grammercy Arms rehearse in (it’s Dave’s friend, Dambuiders …
