August started with August 1st. I took a last minute slot at Carpe Diem for Leeds Acoustic Showcase and played 2nd on the bill. It was fairly quiet but I really enjoyed this one, for some reason it sticks in my mind. The sound was great through a full PA and it was all very relaxed. I played 'Nobody Said It was Going To Be Easy' for the first time in a long time. Also 'Dare' again and 'How Do You Sleep'.

August continues with August 2nd. Here the band was playing at the legendary Puzzle Hall in Sowerby Bridge. In our search to find the smallest pub venues in England (or indeed in the world), we played a good set- I felt a little down on what we did at the Railway, but still a good night.

I was back at the Abbey twice last week, firstly for the open mic on tuesday (this time duetting Hey Jude with Andy), and then on Saturday the 11th for the command performance full set. I'd like to thank all the people that came to support, because without you- it'd have been empty! I enjoyed playing the covers again though.

The following night (the 12th) I was back at the New Inn in Barwick playing to an even smaller audience of 7.....but they all knew me, liked me and bought some cds-so it was still a really nice night.

Monday was a bit busier and certainly trendier with my first gig at Revolution in Leeds. This is a relatively new night which seems to be working well. I was on first and played half an hour including 'Nobody Said' again and covers of One Of Us and Freefallin. This time 'Can't Believe the News' was introduced as Why does the drummer always get the girl, the bastard. Which I think is a good title.
Playing first enabled me to pop across to Doctor Wu's (is it really closing??) and watch Rob from Grain Division's band Silverlode. It was nice to see a properly tight band on this circuit for once.

I was back at The Grove on Wednesday (15th) playing 'Cold Steel Lover' and another new cover 'Nobody Knows You when you're down and out', I played the latter so well that I was asked to play a blues night, that's versatility for you!

I was partly there to promote a very important gig for the band there on THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH. Make a date!