The long-awaited third album

May 1, 2026

At long last I have been through all my catalogue of live recordings, including Al’s raves. Twenty-five volumes, starting with our launch of Sudden in a shaft of sunlight at Chapel Read the full article…

Unusual trio gig

April 12, 2026

So, sports fans, this afternoon was a rare trio gig with my dear colleagues Ben Robertson and Niko Schauble. Donna Coleman had very kindly arranged for us to perform at Read the full article…

Reading

December 30, 2025

This year’s books: George Orwell The road to Wigan pier, Helen Garner The season, Bruce Johnson The Lord of the Rings, vols 1-3, Raymond Chandler The big sleep, Graham Greene Read the full article…

Crueller than cruellest

November 27, 2025

This month has been a total bitch. Cruellest I’ve known. I can’t say here exactly why, but those of you who know me closely know what’s been going on and Read the full article…

Birthday month

October 29, 2025

Last Thursday, I turned 54. Generally speaking I don’t think about age – it’s irrelevant. Time passes, you get older, the end. Deal with it. Not far from home is Read the full article…