Live music in 2025
In 2025 I've played live 27 times


13/08/25 - 790
Chequers
Maresfield

3 songs at Open mic night

    • Journey
    • Stranger
    • Electric blues and me
A lovely evening of acoustic music with my old Martin 00-21.
Chequers - 13/08/25 Photo: Heather
Narrowboat Sessions - 21/07/25 Photo: CJM
Narrowboat Sessions - 21/07/25 Photo: Eve
Narrowboat Sessions - 21/07/25 Photo: CJM
21/07/25 - 789
The Narrowboat Sessions
Ellesmere Port

3 songs on the boat

    • Mum
    • All of the time
    • I like to be sad
A lot of driving, a lot of rain, but I'm glad we got there and did it. Great experience - videos to follow.
Narrowboat Sessions - 21/07/25 Photo: Heather
The White Horse Inn - 16/07/25 Photo: Heather
09/07/25 - 788
The White Horse Inn
Bodle Street Green

3 songs at Open mic night

    • I like to be sad
    • All of the time
    • Mum
Back at The White Horse after 9-years. A new night run by Benita Johnson. A final chance to test out the songs and kazoo before, 'The Narrowboat Sessions', next Monday.
15/07/25 - 787
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Ghosts
    • All of the time
A relaxed night, with Heather on MC duties.
Six Bells - 15/07/25 Photo: Heather
Chequers - 09/07/25 Photo: Nelson
09/07/25 - 786
Chequers
Maresfield

4 songs at Open mic night

    • I like to be sad
    • Mum
    • All of the time
    • Guardian angel
Heather's back at the wheel after her hip op. A chance to run through my songs for, 'The Narrowboat Sessions', including kazoo!
01/07/25 - 785
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • I like to be sad
    • Mum
Very hot - Had some fun with my new kazoo and a harmonica holder on, 'I like to be sad'.
Six Bells - 01/07/25 Photo: Lisa
Six Bells - 17/06/25 Photo: Nelson
17/06/25 - 784
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

3 songs at Open mic night

    • Cry
    • Guardian angel
    • On paper wings
Quiet unplugged night, which I enjoyed and I got everyone singing along on, 'Guardian angel'.
11/06/25 - 783
Chequers
Maresfield

4 songs at Open mic night

    • All of the time
    • On paper wings
    • Dangerous moonlight
    • Cry
Heather was stuck at home resting her new hip, so I ran the evening and got a chance to play four of my more plaintive songs.
Chequers - 11/06/25 Photo: Kat
White Horse - 28/04/25 Photo: Simon
09/06/25 - 782
White Horse Folk Club
Chiddingly

1 song at Open mic night

    • Cry
Steph's birthday party, hats requested, so I got to wear my fez, with loud shirt. And, free food!
04/06/25 - 781
Yew Tree Inn
Arlington

5 songs at Open mic night

    • I like to be sad
    • On paper wings
    • Guardian angel
    • Toast for one
    • Ghosts
A bit noisy, but fun, with Terry helping me out with some bass and Heather doing her BV magic.
Yew Tree Inn - 04/06/25 Photo: Heather
Six Bells - 03/06/25 Photo: Heather
03/06/25 - 780
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • All of the time
    • Dangerous moonlight
Trying to concentrate on my performance and this was about 90% of what it sounded like at home. Strange, keep practising hey.
20/05/25 - 779
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

3 songs at Open mic night

    • I like to be sad
    • Funked up country
    • Toast for one
My annual singer songwriters night. Well attended and nearly everyone did their own songs - lovely evening.
Six Bells - 20/05/25 Photo: Heather
Chequers - 14/05/25 Photo: Heather
14/05/25 - 778
Chequers
Maresfield

3 songs at Open mic night

    • Home
    • Born grumpy
    • Acoustic blues and me
Studio in the morning and then, a lovely & relaxed evening of unplugged music. I gave, 'Born grumpy' a rare acoustic outing.
12/05/25 - 777
White Horse Folk Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Acoustic blues and me
    • Insomniac's dream
A full room. Nice to catch up with some old friends and I enjoyed playing my songs.
White Horse - 12/05/25 Photo: Simon
Bluebell Roots - 04/05/25 Photo: Heather
04/05/25 - 776
Bluebell Roots
Arlington

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Acoustic blues and me
    • Toast for one
A lovely evening, headlined by Polly Morris, with some great food and an audience - what's not to like.
28/04/25 - 775
White Horse Folk Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Diary
    • The man
Theme night, perfect for, 'Diary' and its story.
White Horse - 28/04/25 Photo: Simon
Six Bells - 22/04/25 Photo: Heather
22/04/25 - 774
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • The man
    • Sanity
All a bit chaotic at the Bells these days, but, I enjoyed playing my two-songs. 'The man' has been getting quite a few radio plays in the USA.
25/03/25 - 773
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Funked up country
    • What's in a life
Back at the Bells with a couple of my statement songs.
Six Bells - 25/03/25 Photo: Heather
17/03/25 - 772
White Horse Folk Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

      • The English way
      • Dad
Back at the Bells with a couple of statement songs. Enjoyable and relaxed evening and a chance to try out my new song, Dad.
White Horse - 17/03/25 Photo: Simon Joslin

12/03/25 - 771
Chequers
Maresfield

4 songs at Open mic night

      • I like to be sad
      • Guardian angel
      • Little red car
      • Toast for one
Another mellow night at the Chequers and a good sing along with my songs.
Chequers - 12/03/25 Photo: Heather

05/03/25 - 770
Yew Tree Inn
Arlington

3 songs at Open mic night

      • Leaf
      • Tick tock
      • Little red car
A bit noisy, but a chance to play three more different songs for the first time this years.
Yew Tree - 05/03/25 Photo: Heather

Six Bells - 25/02/25 Photo: Jason
25/02/25 - 769
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • I want to learn
    • Guardian angel
Two of my old songs from the 80's and a great sing along on Guardian angel - see above.
12/02/25 - 768
Chequers
Maresfield

3 songs at Open mic night

    • All of the time
    • Cry
    • Electric blues and me
Heather's gentle night of unplugged acoustic music.
Chequers - 12/02/25 Photo: Heather
Six Bells - 11/02/25 Photo: Heather
11/02/25 - 767
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • All of the time
    • Cry
Cold and slightly chaotic night. Another reflective performance from my side.
02/02/25 - 766
Bluebell Roots
Arlington

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Dangerous moonlight
    • Mum
Still in reflective mode. Lovely evening with an audience who listened.
Bluebell Routes - 02/02/25 Photo: Heather
Six Bells - 28/01/25 Photo: Heather
28/01/25 - 765
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Ghosts
    • Life's a race
Another reflective evening and a full house.
14/01/25 - 764
The Six Bells Folk & Blues Club
Chiddingly

2 songs at Open mic night

    • Journey
    • Dangerous moonlight
Playing live in 25. Reflective mood, but enjoyed delivering my two songs.
Six Bells - 14/01/25 Photo: Heather
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