What a mental extra long weekend. JAMC gig on Wednesday as a punter followed by 4 top gigs with Leon… Two with Gaz Whelan (happy Mondays) either side of a belting EMF support slot at the iconic Golden lion in Todmorden.. then topped off last night with an opening slot of Matt McManamon doing hisContinue reading “Come down”
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Turning point
Nice steady week has been had busy but nice… On the gig front the peerhat for astral elevator was ace. Nice to be involved with some great bands and even do an impromptu jam with pals Gardenback.. the underground independent music scene is thriving!!! Took my foot off the pedal until Sunday but I wasContinue reading “Turning point”
Thick and fast!!
That’s the gig bookings.. August is going to be busy… And although I was taking September off to visit family in Japan it’s looking very doubtful… I’ve resigned to staying in UK So.. I’m taking bookings!… A few are in the diary.. but I’ll happily take more.. we are up to 37 verse off bookContinue reading “Thick and fast!!”
Half way house
Three down and three to go.. what a mad busy week for gig performance.. but it’s fun so far.. Sunday – did a gig at the Spinning top in Stockport for Indigo Bravo.. some crackin stuff on. Diablo furs reminded me of why I got into music in the late 70s. Stockports Crude Virtue wereContinue reading “Half way house”
Back in the game
Quiet week.. I meant to post last week about acoustic pines.. but got off grid in a camper trip.. anyway.. not mentioned the great gig I got involved in last week with Cold water swimmers… And friends.. I got to join some other great musicians in doing some interspersed verse… met some new friends, AroundContinue reading “Back in the game”
Three … The magic number
So.. in the same week as a great gig at Tribeca, Manchester last Thursday for “after all”. I got to announce 3 ace gigs to be involved in. And all of them outside the M60 ring road!!!.. time to spread the word!!.. First up is tramlines fringe in Sheffield with RGM on 23 July.. freeContinue reading “Three … The magic number”
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”
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”
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”
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”
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