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.
1. 29 2. Tower of Song (Leonard Cohen) 3. Rattlesnakes
Q – COTA is on my heavy rotation list right now and I love Everyone’s complaining. It’s a great song but the recording feels a bit demo-ish. Any chance of …
Swedish-American Hall, San Francisco, CA USA Friday October 23, 2009
Dear Lloyd Cole: On behalf of the Society of American Travel Writers Foundation, congratulations! You are an award winner in the prestigious SATW Foundation Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Competition.