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.

September 29, 2009

Q – I always wonder if the Mission Street you mention in the song “Down on Mission Street” it’s Mission Street of San Francisco, is it? By the way, I …

September 11, 2009

Q – I've noticed in concert you often to abbreviated versions of songs, leaving out the middle sections, viz Cut me Down etc..

September 2, 2009

While we’re on the subject – the unofficial Prefab Sprout page is nicely done.

September 1, 2009

Any interest in the new/old Prefab Sprout record coming out next week?

August 14, 2009

Q – Hello Lloyd! excuse my english, maybe my question will seem strange as I don’t have the vocabulary to express what I feel when listening this song. I wondered …