Category Archives: Gigs

On Wedesday last. Played about what? 20 songs? There, or thereabouts. I was teetering on the edge of a head cold and was thankful to get through without the voice descending into a hoarse, snuffly oblivion. Not a big audience … Continue reading →

Often open-mics are often the best place to have fun – relax and mingle with fellow players and afficianados. Also they keep you honest and your “chops” in gear. (How’s that for a mixed metaphor!.) Anyhoo, one such I’m going … Continue reading →

…to this fine place. Check it out at: http://www.myspace.com/acoostikopenmic . It’s been a while because of a house move and then another house move and day-job commitments and… Well, I decided not to hunt gigs down or play out generally … Continue reading →

There are more independent guitar makers than ever before, it appears, by all accounts making fantastic sounding and looking instruments. Finely crafted, indeed. I even have one made specially for me in 1987 by my old friend Chris Eccleshall. Now … Continue reading →

I’m going to pop along to Stonehaven Folk Club tonight to see some friends and play a few songs. Stonehaven is my favourite club hereabouts. Nice folks and some good singers and players. The only down side of sessions is … Continue reading →