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Random events

A couple of impromptu acts turned a great week into something very exciting.. On Wednesday after last blog I visited a n ex army pal in Newcastle for some down time. A keen supporter of my journey he discovered an open mic and mini slam (Born lippy). A last minute entry resulted in a winContinue reading “Random events”

Road trip..

Last blog seems ages ago.. lyne ta gone on including a week long road trip to the south coast and back via a few friend stops.. Gigs at lock 91 for punk in Drublic, Freshers all dayer for deco records and the Sunday showdown at Stretford brew chimp seem a lifetime away.. Since then I’veContinue reading “Road trip..”

Talking Dirty

So.. I’m going to be talking all things The Dirt. A resurrection of a plan my now wife and I had as we we entered the first lockdown.. fuzzy, noisy and edgy guitar effects and loops layered with my spoken word.. we did put two self produced EPs a n bandcamp as experimental stuff ofContinue reading “Talking Dirty”

Spin cycle

A week of plate spinning again.. two gigs in North Wales mid week. Then back to Manchester for a packed weekend.. Rhyl on Tuesday for Lexifest then onto Wrexham for a gig at yellow and blue.. it’s great work they are doing there and a cracking set up. Manchester Friday was nuts.. opening set forContinue reading “Spin cycle”

Hammer time

A day to stop….. Weekend was busy.. gig with San Pedro collective in Stockport on Friday and “Sayin” event in Trafford yesterday… Talk about talent.. it’s an event for the A game.. can’t fall short.. the folk nattering are immense… Met some new creatives yesterday and some old faces too… Still buzzin it’s a greatContinue reading “Hammer time”

Back on it

After a couple of down days I’m back on the mic tomorrow.. San Pedro collective gig in Stockport… And Sayin to n Trafford on Sunday… Last weekend was ace.. sharing the stage with some great musicians (proletariat, the battery farm, and Def robot). And performance at Northern green gathering near Lincoln. Organised by some greatContinue reading “Back on it”

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”

Pig farmer turns to beef

I am over the moon and this little dog is happy and laughing!! I cannot began to describe the reactions from the book release. I am astounded at the interest it has received. So thank you to all!!… It’s been great to get out and drop books off at doors and say a long awaitedContinue reading “Pig farmer turns to beef”

Book and bookings

Nice to see gig bookings and chatter in the air.. it’s been a long time.. let’s hope this lot of postponed announcements are the last.. I’ve got a few bubbling now so I am really chuffed people still remember me and what I can provide… Soon as they are confirmed I’ll be proudly chucking theContinue reading “Book and bookings”

Mission statement

So, I’ve written a mission statement of sorts.. let’s hope it can help charities understand what I’m about!!.. Bookings are coming in for inputs around “talking myself out of trouble” as I partner up and work with them I’ll post the work we are doing!!.. I’m on LinkedIn!!… Another avenue to spread the word andContinue reading “Mission statement”