Our one gig last week was cancelled so it was a rare thing: a gigless week! The first, excluding holidays, since May. I expected to be overcome by a feeling of relaxation, and inspiration at all the other jobs I could get done, re-charge the batteries, and dare I say a little bit of relief. What I was actually overcome by was a cold and a feeling of being really tired all week! I think these gigless weeks are over-rated!

I've a confession to make. I went to see Cliff Richard and the Shadows on Wednesday at Sheffield Arena. To American readers that's probably no big deal, but I'm sure there are one or two over here who have just fallen off their seats. My mum is the Cliff fan, always has been, well that's my excuse anyway!! I think I'm getting to the age where it doesn't affect my credibility at all, not that I've ever had much. The show was great, my main pleasure being drawn from seeing Hank Marvin who to me is such a great musician. I could hear every note, and the whole thing was very professional. A little too professional at times, twice Sir Cliff had them re-starting songs due to a bit of feedback. I think perhaps they should have just played on, I know Status Quo would have done!

Other than that, it was another stock car weekend to Birmingham/Northampton, so now I need a rest after that!

The new album, with tracks already streaming on myspace, is just about to go to the distributors, so everything is now in place. I'll also be working on over-hauling this website, and that should make a big difference. But unfortunately, the blog will continue!!