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Gigs and skittles

Firstly I’m blown over by the response to photos and posts of sachiko and my recent marriage.. thank you Now we are back from camper vanning it’s time to get busy.. gigs are happening, some delayed some new… But it’s time to shout out loud… Firstly I’m m at Tribeca this Thursday doing a coupleContinue reading “Gigs and skittles”

Shaping up..

I’m planning an all day word and stripped back music day out.. incase it’s not on your radar yet.. 10 spoken worders, 5 stripped back music sets.. well 6 now as we plan to put stuff on in the beer garden.. it’s bordering on being a festival.. The book launch appears to have created aContinue reading “Shaping up..”

More mouth offs

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/leon-the-pig-farmer-gig-talking-my-way-out-of-trouble-beat-poetry-tickets-156074708655 It’s men’s mental health week soon.. and I’m doing this gig above as part of it.. I’ve also got other stuff planned too.. A chat with rebels and rule breakers Emma’s Shaw… I like her page and mission and she’s a great supporter of my journey. Mutual respect… https://fb.me/e/U4FYmdIn And also.. what will beContinue reading “More mouth offs”

Mark my words

So after the successful two night book launch, the collaborative forces took hold.. people talked, shared contacts and expressed an interested in more of the same stuff… It’s good for collaboration not competition!!! So the first thing to happen again evolving me is a day of word and music at seel park function bar, MossleyContinue reading “Mark my words”

Down time

Hey… We all need it.. I have a to do list as long as my arm but new ideas keep popping in my head and won’t go away.. so I start planning.. I’m doing an email tennis day and literally emptying my head!!.. I’ll crack on tomorrow!!…but I am also learning poem 36 in myContinue reading “Down time”

Land with a thud

Finally back on Terra Firma after a mad weekend. Two day book launch.. plotting and planning musicians and Poets and revving myself up for two screenings of the installation and book set.. last bed it!!.. The weekend has done what it’s intentions were.. get folk talking, raise awareness of the book, and get folk collaborating..Continue reading “Land with a thud”

What’s the story….

It’s here…. Book launch weekend. There are 200 books currently in circulation bought, ordered and in stores. I cannot explain how proud and buzzin I am. So thank you to everyone that has a copy in their previous Mitt’s. So.. at the business end. Emmaus Mossley are now stocking books. So is Vinyl resting placeContinue reading “What’s the story….”

Countdown commences

3 days to the first book launch gigs. And they are in my adopted home town – Mossley. And for those unable to join us at the intimate gathering we will be streaming the shenanigans!!!! I’ve got to together a few creative pals to join me in celebrating the books arrival. Which is already inContinue reading “Countdown commences”

Juggle and drop

So first up… The venue for the book launch next weekend has changed… Same acts… Same aim and similar concept just at the venue above the original one.. I even have gig posters now… So thanks to wetlemonproductions@gmail.com for coming to my rescue and offering an alternative space and vibe. They also are part ofContinue reading “Juggle and drop”

The 200 club

So, book sales are flying!! We are almost at the 200 point. Thank you so much to everyone that has bought a copy and others showing an interest! The positive vibes and feedback is immense, I am astounded. The book is now live at Lulu.com https://www.lulu.com/en/gb/shop/simon-horner-and-phil-wagstaff/talking-myself-out-of-trouble/paperback/product-yr9pj4.html?fbclid=IwAR1VVEpMdp_IAwH1XcLjXcGbxBCY4otBNjBSqn2RUkjXlmm5uX7ab69sLdM&page=1&pageSize=4 … I’ll be ordering a new batch soon onceContinue reading “The 200 club”