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.
I'm sure I remember Bourgie Bourgie supporting the Commotions in the early days of 1984. Were you a fan?
Extra date added – Mon August 10th – St Andrews. Sat 8th AUGUST- UK, Kilmarnock Edition Festival – Dean Castle Courtyard (with Camera Obscura!)
Have there been many demos that have had a certain something that you have found hard to capture on the released version?
Q1 – Have you ever written a lyric, maybe from sometime ago, that when you perform it now or hear it again, it really makes you cringe!?
The last few days have been dull but productive. I haven’t worked seriously in Logic since the start of the Antidep sessions when version 7 was so unstable that I …
