I’m just listening to John Lennon’s Mind Games and it’s really hard to hold back tears. It’s so beautiful and I’m so tired. I’m not a fan of celebrating “death days”, I’d rather post a John Lennon song on Facebook to commemorate his Birthday. I can listen to him every and any day though, so …
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In the words of John Lennon, shouting at the end of Helter Skelter, “I’ve got blisters on my fingers!” That’s what you get from walking through Lübeck with an electric guitar in a hard case in one hand, a suitcase in the other and an acoustic guitar strapped across your shoulders.. That’s right, I’m up …
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Rome! You know, the Colosseum, the dude with the silly hat and his not so humble abode, the spanish steps, that place… One week ago, I had the privilege of flying to Italy’s capitol to play two shows. Over the last year, I’ve gotten to know this country rather well, zig-zagging from North to South, …
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I’m in Wales and, for the first time this week, in a really good mood. The sun is out and I’ve just walked through town with guitar and suitcase in tow, the noise of the wheels rolling along on the pavement a gentle reminder that I love touring. I’m performing at Gwdihw in Cardiff tonight …
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I did a gig and run! The atmosphere at Oporto in Leeds was so great I ended playing a lot longer than I was supposed to and had to roll off stage, onto the streets and onto the national express bus that took me back to Liverpool. So sorry I couldn’t say goodbye properly to …
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On Wednesday, the 29th of July I had the absolute pleasure of hosting the first ever regional FAC artist session at the View Two Gallery in Liverpool in association with award winning promoters, Liverpool Acoustic. Fran Healy (Travis) joined us for an informal chat with a group of local songwriters and musicians I strongly believe …
“What’s your business in the US?” said the guard leaning back in his chair, looking somewhat bored as he pretends to look at my passport before swiftly handing it back to me. “Holiday”, I lied. Immigration guards always make me nervous. “Do your parents know you’re here”? “Yes”, I replied automatically, but then stopped to …
Yesterday was a really special day. I’m sitting in a cafe, just around the corner from the Old Queen’s Head, where we celebrated the launch of RERUN last night. This was one of my favourite London shows to date. I’m so touched by all the support and love around me and would like to thank …
The video cat is out the Internet bag! My brand new animated music video is here and I’m so excited to share it with you. The animation is by teh brilliant Graeme Maguire, with whom I worked with for the Some kind of Creature and Red and White Blood Cells music videos – Graeme, you’re …
“I’ve been travelling on a boat on a plane, in a car on a bike, with a bus and a train” George Harrison’s song ‘Any Road’ is quickly becoming the new theme tune to my life. Save for the bike, I’ve used all those modes of transportation to get to my gigs over the past …