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SXSW & Texas (Part One)

Back to the U.S. this month and the destination was Austin, Texas. We were asked to play the RedGorilla Festival, which takes place at the same time and place as SXSW. I have always wanted to go to SXSW – … Continue reading

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Gigs Galore

We start with February this year. January is always a tricky month to get going and after the excess of the Christmas holidays, it’s time to feel normal again in February. For me getting back on track means playing gigs! We … Continue reading

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Thank you 2010!

What a year – the U.S. experience was unexpected but amazing and I feel really privileged to have been able to go to so many U.S. cities and and play gigs. I really felt the warmth from the audience in … Continue reading

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Chicago, Halloween and LA

Chicago Next stop on my U.S. Tour is Chicago, the ‘Windy City’ and my first taste of the Mid-West.  It’s the third biggest city in the U.S. and its musical history includes many fine jazz and blues players. In fact … Continue reading

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New York, New York

This month the band has been in New York as we continue our tour of the U.S. east coast. Likened to London more times than Jordan is mentioned in the tabloids – I have to say the two cities are … Continue reading

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Streets of Philadelphia

This month we were East Coast bound, with a gig in Philadelphia as part of the first Philadelphia Film and Music Festival. After my trips to the West Coast and the South, it was Philadelphia’s turn to get the Anita … Continue reading

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Po’boys and steamships

New Orleans Exciting news this month, I was offered a chance to play at The House of Blues in New Orleans and I took it! I feel a special affinity to the American South I don’t know why. I love … Continue reading

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Birthdays and Press

July is birthday month. Birthdays are strange things. Even if you say you don’t want to celebrate, you will still know that it is your birthday. So I figure that if you can’t forget it’s your birthday, you might as … Continue reading

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First LA shows

With no small Icelandic volcanoes causing any problems this month I returned to LA and played a couple of shows. Playing live anywhere is a huge thrill, but the first time you play a show in a different country is … Continue reading

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City Showcase Rocklands

City Showcase Rocklands We played City Showcase Rocklands this month at the New Cross Inn and it was amazing! City Showcase is a fashion and music showcase right in the heart of London. We were proud to be a part … Continue reading

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