I'm gonna be back on TV for an episode of Sky Arts Guitar Star, on air in the UK and Ireland this summer. I think I managed to genuinely improve some kids' technique last year, so hopefully this year's…
May 18 2016
May 9 2016
Tour Break
I'm taking a little break from touring right now, to work on new songs, and to do some big life stuff at home. I'll be back on the road before you can say "epic emotional eight-finger-tapping solo".
There will…
Jan 18 2016
I just uploaded a new video...
New video out today, hope you dig it. (And if you do, please share.)
It's an instrumental tune called Stupid Blues, and it exists purely for the joy of playing.
Link: https://youtu.be/7BVUPmRiaXQ
This is the 4th release from the Live…
It's an instrumental tune called Stupid Blues, and it exists purely for the joy of playing.
Link: https://youtu.be/7BVUPmRiaXQ
This is the 4th release from the Live…
Sep 8 2015
I made a new album and a new video, and they're both out today...
New video and album out today.
This song means a lot to me, so releasing it is terrifying, like a bird pushing her baby out of the nest and hoping it flies. Hope you like it. If you do, please…
This song means a lot to me, so releasing it is terrifying, like a bird pushing her baby out of the nest and hoping it flies. Hope you like it. If you do, please…
Sep 1 2015
Canada Tour with Don Ross + one-off Leeds gig with Antoine Dufour
I'm honoured to be touring Canada this month with Don Ross. Don is one of the few true über-gods of the contemporary acoustic guitar style, and is a massive influence on me and my generation of guitarists. He is…
Aug 18 2015
Brand New Video 'The Weather Machine'...
I have another brand new video for you, it's called The Weather Machine. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kph8r0Rh6M8
Pleeeeease share it with your friends (if you like it), to help me get this music into as many ears as possible, and…
Pleeeeease share it with your friends (if you like it), to help me get this music into as many ears as possible, and…
Jul 28 2015
New video out today! Plus new album pre-order + tour dates...
Hey! Wanna watch my new video?
Gloria is probably my most requested song at gigs, it's about my first girlfriend from when I was 16. This performance is 100% live and organic. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl1sbRi9tRs
Please share it if…
Gloria is probably my most requested song at gigs, it's about my first girlfriend from when I was 16. This performance is 100% live and organic. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pl1sbRi9tRs
Please share it if…
Jul 21 2015
Guest Mentor on Sky Arts Guitar Star
Watch me on the actual TV tonight: I'm Guest Mentor for the semi-final of Guitar Star, on Sky Arts at 8pm (UK and Ireland).
It's a cool show about the craft of guitar playing, with no horrible X Factor…
It's a cool show about the craft of guitar playing, with no horrible X Factor…
Jun 21 2015
I made nine new videos, first one drops next month. And I'm releasing the audio as an album. Brace everything.
Announcement! Live In The Acoustic Asylum video series and album
July 28th 2015 - first video and Pay What You Want* single, plus album pre-orders available
August 18th 2015 - second video and Pay What You Want*…
July 28th 2015 - first video and Pay What You Want* single, plus album pre-orders available
August 18th 2015 - second video and Pay What You Want*…
May 21 2015
Rescheduled UK Dates...
So you might know that I had a crazy year so far. I was out on tour in Germany, and after 2 gigs I had to rush home to look after my wife, who'd been taken into hospital. Driving home…
Nov 3 2014
I made a new video. Plus news, tour dates...
I have a NEW video!
This one's all about the fat groove, it's called Dance Of The Last Rhino.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOofWEjNInc If you're into it, pleeeeeease share it with your friends. Without online sharing, I'd still be…
This one's all about the fat groove, it's called Dance Of The Last Rhino.
Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOofWEjNInc If you're into it, pleeeeeease share it with your friends. Without online sharing, I'd still be…
Sep 3 2014
Road memories #1 - African Township Adventure
My story of diverting my South Africa tour into a township. See what happened....
While I was on tour in South Africa last year, we drove from the airport to our hotel in swanky downtown Cape Town. The drive takes…
While I was on tour in South Africa last year, we drove from the airport to our hotel in swanky downtown Cape Town. The drive takes…