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Back from japan.

Back on UK time.. considerations were made to write a blog travelling on a bullet train between marvelous destinations. But as always the scenery was too good to have a head in a phone. The last UK gigs were the peerhat as the Dirt for Abbattoir blues and Bradfords Radical book fair for me soloContinue reading “Back from japan.”

Alpha ville

Main man in a small town, rather than big in japan! Now in japan taking a well earnt breather. The last month before we flew out was busy.. Both leon and The Dirt gigs packed into a mad few weeks. We had trips to Preston (the ferret) newcastle (old coal yard) and manchester (peerhat) asContinue reading “Alpha ville”

Countdown is progressing

So its 10 days until i (we) land back in Japan and resurrect “Haiku Tourist”. With that in mind its been cram time for gigs and stuff. Leon has been all over.. Radical book fairs, fringe festivals, spoken word feature slots, gig supports.. its been mega. And in between ive been building book three withContinue reading “Countdown is progressing”

Busmans holiday

Back from a two week campervan and festival trip and raring to go!.. having slun off in the van for two weeks down south to immerse ourselves in friends family, music and relaxation. We now have a busy month in the pig pen before heading of to japan!. Yes.. again!!.. seems like only yesterday weContinue reading “Busmans holiday”

Mid summer and beyond

Since the last post The Dirt have been mooching down south, leon has been busy at fests and gigs and ive been trolled.. i must be ruffling the odd feather. Not a bad thing… The Dirt gigged in London and Brighton earky julynand to roynd the month off we play tramlines fringe this Friday forContinue reading “Mid summer and beyond”

Where do the days go

After realising its three weeks since i updated on shenanigans i thought best tell the outside world whats going down. Reading and obscure vinyl addictions have returned.. could be worse.. The Dirt are buzzing.. not long back from performing at an ace fest SRS – sonic rock solstice.. met some top folk and week beforeContinue reading “Where do the days go”

Start of a busy week!.

Still on cloud 9 after the intro slot last wekend with EMF at bearded theory. Even got a fest review mention!. Buzzin. Where may was steady.. june now goes crazy. At the weekend i was on the wirral. Doing a slot at joint service club for Mind. Great lirtle set and met some top folk.Continue reading “Start of a busy week!.”

Time is precious

Important lessons consolidated this last few weeks.. down time is as important as up time!!.. I had two cancelled solo gigs in the space of 3 days last week.. normally gutted but realising this time 1. There isnt always an appetite from the public for a certain type of event and 2. I cant competeContinue reading “Time is precious”

Reached a peak

Where to start. This week has been busy. Last week started with a great event at “give poetry a chance” in liverpool. Then it was on the road for 4 back to back gigs overva busy weekend. Nottingham roughtrade for the Dirt then back to hometown mossley the next day for a Leon gig withContinue reading “Reached a peak”

This is planet earth

I think the Dirt have just about landed back.. on terra firma. No bumps quite a steady pro parachuting canter landing. The great photo drops, reviews and comments steadily made the decent a breeze.. then came airplay and comments from the global stations.. wow.. top PR.. ta puffer fish.. We are chuffed to have someContinue reading “This is planet earth”