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Resistance is fertile

What a week.. or so.. brimming with highlights… Just got back from Sheffield after an away day leg with pal Damian Luke of the sweet beats. Gig at kommune with some talented folk. Words and acoustic… Before that I’ve had a week of rehearsing, writing, plotting and meeting folk for new stuff, gigs, and projects.Continue reading “Resistance is fertile”

Feedback.. feedback..

So feedback.. three gigs since I returned from Japan and all have had great responses.. mouth open mic was ace.. up yours mag event at fuel was brilliant.. and my own this is not a swan song was through the roof.. For those who asked… If you read this…. I will do another.. later inContinue reading “Feedback.. feedback..”

Hit the ground running

Back in the UK from a 5 week trip . We are already planning our next trip back. And maybe a few more impromptu Leon sets… Things get busy straight away.. I’ve got three gigs this week in Manchester and we get stuck in to practice for a The Dirt gig next week in Leeds.Continue reading “Hit the ground running”

Tokyo is an anagram of Kyoto..

I/we (the Dirt) are four weeks into a five week trip of Japan. Meeting family friends and finding new pals and creatives. I’ve done a ouple of performance sessions while here. Joining Toyama experimental psych duo 13th Vinyl in an hour jam. And performing at bar run in Toyohashi with pal mitsugu and friends forContinue reading “Tokyo is an anagram of Kyoto..”

The rising sun

So. I’ve not written in a while, it’s been busy.. on a few fronts. Mostly I’m now in Japan kicking back with wife And other half of The Dirt. All busy travelling on extended routes due to fly zones. But got here and no isolation rules anymore.. A busy week was head leading up toContinue reading “The rising sun”

Tattooed on the mind..

This week’s blog comes from a chair in twisted vision tattoo studio.. I’m sat getting further decoration… I slight distraction!!.. So what a week.. busy and enjoyable.. the weekend saw a top gig with The Jade assembly in the snug Atherton. Great place.. great folk.. and a great duo acoustic set.. third gig with themContinue reading “Tattooed on the mind..”

3 the magic number

The title has a reason.. and it’s a decent track.. from 30 years ago.. and longer.. It’s gigs in three different cities to round up… Iiverpool on Saturday.. Leeds mid Feb.. Manchester last week.. and in a few weeks!!.. it’s like a mini M62 tour! Firstly.. the dirt did a crackin gig last Friday atContinue reading “3 the magic number”

It’s been a while

Been absent for all the right reasons is good.. the social media pages are still getting filled.. Firstly the Dirt are ploughing on.. more gigs secured and a few more to announce.. we have almost filled up our calender for 2022. When we set out we didn’t want to saturate the place with our takeContinue reading “It’s been a while”

The 51st state

Turning 51 and sharing the stage with mark Radcliffe on your birthday isn’t a bad thing!.. The Dirt travelled to the salty dog in Northwich and opened for Une Mr Radcliffes electronic project. Also in the bill was paddy steer. There’s even a crackin review from louder than war!!.. UNE | Paddy Steer | TheContinue reading “The 51st state”

Akimashite omedetou

Happy new year… And yes in japanese too… Last year was about getting back on track and spreading Leon’s words.. not to mention the first book release. I am buzzing n how things went since we came out of lockdown. It also unexpectedly brought about the first gig for The dirt, a music project withContinue reading “Akimashite omedetou”