#creativity – Page 2 – Leon The Pig Farmer

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”

Golden belief

We believe, that’s why we took the Dirt project to the next level.. music release in the hard copy form.. firstly thanks to golden believers records for approaching us about a limited edition CD release.. so psycher-billy is now live.. and selling great.. so thanks to the buyers too.. The live side kicks back intoContinue reading “Golden belief”

Come down

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”

Shiine on

Firstly the be had a few decent outings in the last week.. phantasmagoria workshop creative writing in Ashton u lyne. A superb gig in Blackpool ‘by the metre” with some top fellow wordsmiths… cheers Nathan Parker for the invite!!! An art inspired gig in Chorlton at dulcimer for rebel riot records.. and not forgetting anContinue reading “Shiine on”

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!!”

And breath

What a mad ten days it’s been since the books landed.. we have shifted In excess of 150 and that is through word of mouth, some social media pestering and a bit of forthright asking!!.. so thanks again to everyone who has jumped on the journey. In other news the soft launch event is pickingContinue reading “And breath”

Watching the washing machine

Waiting for your first batch of self published books to land is like waiting for the click and washing machine door light to go off… But FedEx say they are now on their way!!.. People who have bought … Standby… In other news, I have a nice article in Vibe which I have attached. OtherContinue reading “Watching the washing machine”

Talking myself out of trouble

So… It’s here, the test press of my first and self published book.. And I am buzzin! So happy and it’s the start of a new chapter, pardon the pun. It’s took a while from the seed planted last year but I’m glad it took the time. The illustrations by my mate Phil Wagstaff areContinue reading “Talking myself out of trouble”

Mamucium calling

The old Roman name for the castlfield fort.. also became mancunium and well we know where it went next… Anyway.. I’ve booked to have the word along with some artwork inked into my body… Nowt like been impulsive!! On other fronts I’m still waiting on my test book. Lulu says it’s despatched but not sureContinue reading “Mamucium calling”