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Hope you had a nice weekend.


'Let It Come' played by Lamacq on Saturday Night. Thank you Steve.



Seeing family, friends, a little bit of a surf, a sunny drive through North Norfolk, windows down, sunglasses on, with my Eagles tape on full blast, a little bit of photography (see below) and movie night. Sundays don't get much better.


Gearing up for a bit of a jog now.


Then BBC Radio Norfolk at 2pm. 

Had a great weekend in Bedford. Thanks to everyone who showed up to see me play at The Ent Shed and at The Bev-ford Arms. 


Pics up soon (Thanks to Jez Brown) ...when FlickR lets me do another upload. Fascists.

Nothing changes - just like after we played 'Summer of 69' in the School Christmas Concert  or when I saw a spider the size of my hand living in my toilet in Kenya - there's no way I can fall straight to sleep after that.


What a wonderful night!

I predicted disaster after the cold catching, eyebrow over-plucking of the morning and what seemed like millions of "sorry I can't make it" texts through the afternoon but the evening, boy oh.


Thanks SO very much to everyone who came out to support and to celebrate with me. It really was so lovely. (and for the record, the thought that goes into the "cant make it" texts is always appreciated.)


The night was kicked into shape by 3-piece Americana outfit - The Propostion. They are a 3 - piece but between them play Guitar, Bass, Drums, Banjo, Harmonica, Lap-Steel, keyboard, and Mandolin - pretty impressive but always seemless and the band are effortlessly humble about their multi-talentedness. This band are all about the songs - and they had a fantastic stack of them too. When I get to play alongside these guys it reminds me of the things I love about music. When Can I get hold of this e.p. fellas?


Jax Burgoyne had the audience in silence as she read out her short-story 'When Harry Met Sally.'  A beautifully written snapshot into the consciousness of somebody suffering from the complications of old age. This one wowed listeners in America and is my favourite story of Jax's repertoire. 


Then I got up and played songs from my album accompanied by the fabulous Rupert on fiddle. The guys is incredible. We had one rough rehearsal nearly a week or two and he just turns up and plays as if he were a character in the story. I forgot to write Workhouse on the setlist though - one for next time for sure. 


Thanks to Jason and Justin for the sound, to The Propostion for bringing their energy, songs and their following along, to Jax, to Dan McKee, to Ross and Jez for taking lots of picture which I hope to post here soon,a nd to everyone who showed even more support by buying the album. Thank you. 


Launch part two is on Saturday at the Ent Shed in Bedford. If you don't mind a bit of a drive and you want some more  then I'll look forward to seeing you there!


I will attempt to sleep now - and hope for thicker eyebrows come morning.

Bum.


well I should say 'blemmin' typical!' 


...but "Bum" as has an effect that is slightly more satisfying.


I knew I was cruising along on pure adrenaline - from touchdown on British soil, though a couple of gigs, a surprisingly productive bout of song-writing and even a heads start on the tax return. Now this.


I was too relaxed perhaps. I dared to gently crack the spine of a novel - had the cheek to walk purely for the sake of walking.


Its T minus 49 minutes until I have to leave the house.


Launch night tonight.


I must somehow pull it out of the bag! 


feeling v.anxious. I've been told that bananas are good for this? 

Yes much better now. 


Rehearsal last night with Rupert - fiddle player - in preparation for Thursdays launch gig, gone very well. I am so looking forward to Thursday now!!!


Norwich based trio The Proposition will be appearing and kicking things off with a stomp! check out their stuff http://www.myspace.com/thepropositionuk


Jax Burgoyne will read some of her spoken word 
http://www.jaxburgoyne.com/


and I will be playing songs from the album - with a few twists and turns as well I reckon.


about 8pm start - free entry


make sure you're there!

I hate my computer.


I just wrote a cheerful, wistful, JOYful blog about how lovely it was to be back in Norwich for the Spring la-de-daa etc. etc. etc.


Internet connection suddely disapperars.


reboot computer.


internet connection back.


blog and joy kaputzed. 


anyway - its too nice a day to sit in front of the screen. I'll try again later!!