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 – In an interview you gave in the earlty 90’s you expressed mystification at the adoration heaped on the House of Love by a music press which ridiculed the …
Q – I have a stupid question and although it’s not very important, I’d like to know the answer. How many albums have you sold worldwide in the past 25 …
I emailed Blair over the weekend to see if he was interested in playing some organ / accordian on the new record.
Q – Clever name for the 2nd COTA disc. Did you ever cover or are you a fan of the Roxy Music song? Fantastic eno-treated Manzanera guitar on that one.
