We finally hit the jackpot with the weather this week, it's been a pretty hot weekend. I've just completed three gigs in three days, so have retreated to my dayjob for a rest!

Friday was my band at The Plough in Warmfield. As I said last week, it's one of our favourites. This is largely because mine host (where does that expression come from?) Ali is so enthusiastic for what we do, and for live music in general. It was a very warm evening, and I think some people were away or having BBQs and things, but we played a good set to those that were there, and got an encouraging reception, including to some of the original tunes.

Some people have asked which originals we play. Unfortunately they are mainly American fans who can't get to see the shows! But anyway, we play a few off each of the solo albums plus 'Old Wishing Well' which was on an EP called 'Get The Drinks In'. At some gigs we can only really play a few of these, and some get rotated around the rest of the time. One that stands out is 'Hell Freezes Over' which is on 'Lost in Love Town'. You can still buy it.

The rest of the weekend was taken up with Atlanta Soul gigs as I took up my role as keyboard player. We played 2 weddings in amazing surroundings, helped a lot by the weather. I took some pictures of the hall and grounds on Saturday night which I intend to eventually show once I get my flickr account going. I've been saying this for some time I know.

Just a further update on the recording side of things. My third solo album is not too far away now. There's a few songs to finish and mix and then it will be unleashed on the general public. It's called 'Dare To Be Different' which is apt when you consider most of my life's path! Seriously, I'm always proud of the stuff I release and I'm looking forward to finishing this one.

Another busy week coming up with a solo set at Verve in Leeds on Thursday (4th) and then the band plays Friday and Saturday at Horbury and Snaith respectively.