on 13th January 2010
The sun is back. But the sign should have warned me… I stopped cycling on a bridge to take this shot, headphones on, and nearly got knocked off.. unbeknown coming behind me was a motorised bicycle thing..all I heard in a Chevy Chase voice disappearing into the future after he passed me was: "Unbelievable!" Phew..that'll […]
Read Moreon 12th January 2010
The local sword dealership: Stepping the gears up for my show here in St Augustine this week (13th). Cycled down to the same venue – Cafe 11 – to see Midlake last week. Great show and nice people. My new songs are coming along and the demos have been part of my soundtrack while […]
Read Moreon 12th January 2010
warning: graphic language if ewer easily offended… Filed under the category 'Games'
Read Moreon 12th January 2010
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Read Moreon 8th January 2010
Different sides of the Atlantic in a day - Daytona, FL. 'Island' back cover reverse shot, one year on.. St Augustine, FL. (apologies for the fuzzy head) Calgary Beach, Isle of Mull (you can just see me on the other side..)
Read Moreon 7th January 2010
US terror propaganda, beach style… Even the citrus trees are hiding.. Some videos to come when I can figure out the technology. Words are coming to the new songs as the wheels are turning..
Read Moreon 24th December 2009
This version of 'You're A Star' made me laugh, then cringe! It was done for a Radio 2 documentary called 'Faith In An Elevator' on the music arranger Percy Faith. They wanted current writer-arrangers to comment on the form. His music had big beautiful sweeping strings in the 1950's but then became known as elevator […]
Read Moreon 7th December 2009
Hi All Here's my Jan 2010 gigs: hitting the warmer and colder climates: St Augustine in Florida where I'll be playing in the town where I wrote Island on a borrowed guitar and on a diet of toffee apples and red wine. It's become a home from home and much of what you've heard from […]
Read Moreon 25th November 2009
Love this still from Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette film. And being reminded of a great soundtrack. Anachronism is the first big word I learnt, when Fred Flintstone picked up a telephone. Update on new recordings to come. Colin
Read Moreon 5th November 2009
Hi All Thanks to those of you who came out to the October shows on both sides of the Atlantic. It felt like lots of unique nights for me and the band, you were great to play to – many highlights to look back on for us. Most nights were finished with 'Ned's Song' and, […]
Read Moreon 22nd October 2009
Tour hits Manchester Night & Day tonight. Felt like we brought the island to London last night. Thanks for all the tour feedback! Colin
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