It feels like it's been pretty much non-stop since getting back from New York (which other than one big high, wasn't the best time) though I'm not sure exactly what's happened. My absence from Cambridge United games since the season started has resulted in them having a much better season than expected. I heard at the Folk Club the other day that people have been talking about me not being there. Weird.
I played keys for Annie at a small gig last week, which was fun - it's been a long time since my keyboard got out of the house. The case was actually in the loft. I'd forgotten how incredibly heavy it all is. I think I'm going to be remembering on a semi-regular basis for a while, which will be nice, and tiring.
I went to see Jacqui and Geoff at The Cornerhouse about a week ago, and really enjoyed it, as I always seem to. Here's a video of one of the more comedy songs, but my favourite is still the one about the kid who steals his dad's paint for the purposes of graffiti. Put that up guys, should you ever read this.
I remembered one of the earlier acts from when he was fairly mean to me the very first time I ever played. It's interesting to see that neither of us went anywhere over the years. On the plus side, at least I don't play a keyboard with a massive banner with my own face and a keyboard on it. One of the less endearing stage set ups I've seen.
Various little music things have happened. A few bits of radio play in various far flung places, and Scotland, a couple of interviews (see the press section if you're interested) though I've not noticed any benefit. The internet is too crowded. A country music station in Holland has me in their artist of the month poll, which is confusing but nice. I'm not sure what the winner gets other than entered into the artist of the year poll. It doesn't look like huge armies of people are voting, so if you feel like helping me out go to the starliners network and click on Indie Awards.
Not the most exciting of entries. I'll try harder next time. Steve Earle tomorrow! With a band! Just seen them on Jools Holland and they didn't manage to make them sound as bad as they normally make people sound (God I hate Jools Holland). And he still has the same bass player as he did when I saw him at Shepherd's Bush in 1996. There's something really comforting about that.