So, about this time last year, I picked up the harmonium. I got it second-hand at a very reasonable price from a guy in Frome. […]

Martin Tenor Story
NOTE: If this isn’t obvious, this isn’t product placement. I bought the gear directly, and JP Guitars don’t know me from Adam or Eve. I’m […]

GIG: Belper with “Rakestone” : Jan 18th
I am pleased to say I will be playing once again at the Queen’s Head, Belper, on Jan 18th. It’s a split bill (which means […]

My year in music
So this is a post about two things – a round-up of my year in music, both being a player and listener – and some […]

GIG: Supporting Martin Stephenson in Sheffield
So my last gig of the  year is supporting Martin Stephenson at the Samuel Worth Chapel in Sheffield. I think tickets are sold out now […]

BBC Introducing: The Butchers Daughter
So pleased to be back on the BBC Music Introducing in The East Midlands again with a song from my debut EP “Selkie Child” – […]

GIG: Final Whistle Pub, Southwell: 27th Oct
So, I’ve managed to sneak in another gig amongst the last remaining dates for this year. Malcom Slater, who is closely involved with the Gate […]

A Walk Around Seal Sands, Teesside and the Song Selkie Child
So I recently bought a gimbal for my phone, for talking short videos when I’m out and about. Last weekend I was in Teesside for […]

Live at Band at the Wall & Playing Acoustic Support
Last Sunday, I saw myself playing support again for Martin Stephenson and the Danties (yes, the full band!) at Manchester’s Band in the Wall. I’ve […]

Hartlepool Folk Festival – 2024
After finishing up at the songwriting retreat, I headed South to Hartlepool. As ex-exiled smoggie from Teesside, I can’t explain how weird the concept of […]