Category Archives: A Blog… of sorts

I was classically trained on guitar for a very short spell when I was very young – the only (but priceless) two benefits I got out of the experience was the ability to read music and to play fingerstyle. The … Continue reading →

I wrote here about this stuff. And in my 60th year I always keep a look out for wee niggles and aches that might be something could impinge on guitar playing. Well a couple of months ago I didn’t need … Continue reading →

I’ve read in an academic tome that folk songs and art songs should be considered as distinct. Not this but an interesting read, anyway: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_song I understand the reasoning to be that art songs are composed as intentional artistic works … Continue reading →

As a first part of what I hope will be a series of “hats-off” to friends who happen to be fine musicians, songwriters and entertainers whom I’ve met in the past couple of years since I’ve moved to Edinburgh, I … Continue reading →

I have (finally) updated the tabs and notation page with most of the songs from Good Grief! As ever, I hope they give pleasure and interest for those inclined to explore them and try them out. I will try and get … Continue reading →

Dougal, the enigmatic, often aloof, but highly respected record producer has today passed away. His faithful servant, Julie, was with him at the end. I had a last minute compering engagement to meet so I couldn’t be there. That will … Continue reading →

This received from one of my online distributors where I host and occasionally sell some of my songs and who offer promotional opportunities to artists. It caused me to deploy one of my large stock of well-practiced wry smiles: “Dave … Continue reading →

I used to smile with disdain when I read about acoustic guitar players whose playing was being limited – or even stopped – by the onset of complaints that frequently afflict us oldies. I uncharitably thought that it was probably … Continue reading →