Category: Scribblings
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My Kingdom for a Guitar Tech!
We played a huge outdoor show in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, just north of Pittsburgh. It’s hot and humid, and tough conditions for us, but the show is enjoyable, and we get a great crowd of about 2500-3000. I’m terrible with trying to estimate numbers, but they’re the figures I was given. I have a great gig…
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My Feet
It was the last evening of our tour, which we spent in the wonderful company of Alfonso Velez. We’re all feeling tired… but elated… and wired. We’re unable to process with any authority the events of the past few weeks. Mick and Kevin are arguing over something ridiculous in the street. Nobody can remember what…
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The Importance of Being Youthful
Tom Watson, aged 59, has just lost the play-off in the British Open to Stewart Cink. A slightly hungover Kevin, Mick and myself watched as Tom’s game fell apart during the playoff. So close. To those who don’t know golf, Watson would have become the oldest player to win a major, by a country mile.…
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Marco… Polo…
I touched down in Boston on the 4th of June, and was picked up by Mick of The Guggenheim Grotto (or The Guggenheim Brothel, as people often mishear it). Kevin & Mick are in Boston to play at Club Passim, an old haunt of Dylan, Baez, and countless other folkies down through the years. Siobhán,…
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Update from a Cabin in the Woods
I’m in Deersville, Ohio. It’s 2am, and I’m in a cabin nestled in the woods, surrounded by strange insects, hummingbirds, and all sorts of weird creatures (who lock up their spirits, as Thom said). I really should have written these blogs ages ago. It will never cease to amaze me how time vanishes into thin…
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Gallerys and galleys
Greetings! We’ve just added a photo gallery via Flickr that we’ll be using for tours etc., from now on. It’s faster and easier than the old setup. We’re in the marine town of Portland, Maine, looking out over the city and coming down after a night of shennanigans. We’re playing tomorrow at One Longfellow Square.…
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A Need for Speed
It’s been a while since I’ve written, but I’ve been toiling away in the background. I pledge more frequent updates… You may notice some new additions to the site, and there are more pages and info to come, but the most significant change is in the speed department. The website was quite slow for a…
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Fake Patrick’s Day
I’m typing this up after a day of sporting fever, or utter boredom – depending on which side of the fence you lie. Ireland finally won their first rugby grand slam title in 61 years, and Bernard Dunne is the new World Bantamweight Boxing Champion. Personally, I enjoyed it, but I won’t bore you with…
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London Shows and Site Fix
I’m off in a few hours for London. Hopefully I’ll catch some of you over there in Trafalgar Square or on Paddy’s Day itself. Our mysterious problem is sorted now. The site is functioning again. As I’ll be on the road I won’t be able to fix up the design until my return, I predict.…
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Site Problems
In case you’re wondering… we’re having a problem with the website. Not sure what’s causing it, but until we do, be prepared for some erratic behaviour! We’ll resume normal service asap. Thanks! T PS. See you in London! PPS. Come on Ireland!