Just had a much needed break in Gotland, always a place of inspiration. The last time I was there was last summer and I remember staying up all night to hear the depressing Brexit results. This time I was cheered by the election results in Britain. Corbyn was my MP for many years in London and I voted…Read more Inspirations
Author: Ray
Back in Sweden
Back in Sweden now and trying to adjust back to recording mode. I came back from England armed with some new recording software that I am excited to try. Not that I am intending to make a complicated album, far from it, I just want to get a good sound. The improvement was instant, but…Read more Back in Sweden
Drunk On Summer
Monday morning, I am sitting in the decaying splendour of the Palace Hotel in Buxton, the Big Session festival is over and it was great. Meeting Oysterband again is always a kind of social event and this time it certainly was. I had my own show on Saturday in The Pavillion, it was quite a…Read more Drunk On Summer
Spring In England
I just got home after some very interesting shows in Germany. I was pleased to play the Hamburg Heidbarghof, a great place with a very fine grand piano. I am using the piano more and more these days if there happens to be one there in the venue. I am not so mad about electric…Read more Spring In England