Another important thing in my life came to an abrupt end last night…The Sopranos. It seems only fitting that something I cared deeply about and loved more than any other should end in such a sh*t way. If you didn’t watch it then you can still watch it without me ruining the ending but lets [...]

Well, the drums, bass and electric guitar parts are all recorded.  The first desk mixes have shown that what was recorded wasn’t just good, it was good enough!  We’re all very happy with the live sound and the feel of what was done, so much more vibrant than doing it all seperately.  Mind you, I did [...]

Day one complete.  A very tiring but enjoyable session of technical experimentation and then a lot of playing.  In the end we got 2 songs down with the third ready to go when we get in this morning (then another 3 to squeeze in).  I’m so impressed with the quality of what is being recorded, [...]

We (as in the band) are heading on down to the place we shall call home for a few days today to setup shop in Hill Crest School, Dudley.  While the kids are on half term we are on for some studio time.  It’s long story but we’ve got access to their music rooms for us to [...]

This afternoon, most of the Clarke side of my family met up at the family boozer that used to be the place for all of that side of my family to drink and socialise in years ago.  We got together to mark the 25th Anniversary of the passing of my Granddad Jim, a man I [...]

Me, Pauly and Boney went to see Rush last night at the NEC and they put on a very good show and played well. I was suffering with tiredness and although I only knowing a handful of songs that they didn’t play I enjoyed seeing the show. Seeing as they were promoting a new album [...]

Yesterday me, Bone and Tone had a little road trip to London Village to pick up my new aquisition – a 1979 Rickenbacker 4001 – from Cathederal bassist Leo Smee, a very nice chap indeed. And it is lush. Oh yes. Very muchly. I’m very new to the whole Rickenbacker thing as this is a [...]

It’s been a while since I felt like I had something lighthearted and informative to say that people would want to read.  Last night I made a decision about something that I’ve had very strong opinions about for over 15 years – my next bass guitar.  I’ve always had a thing for basses that are played [...]