Thursday 22 November 2018

by | Nov 23, 2018 | Dave's diary

WITH the car loaded with gear for tonight’s show at King Tuts we make our way into Glasgow early. I drop Margaret off then go and set up camp in McDonalds for coffee and wifi to get some work done and last minute online promo etc for tonight’s gig....

Sunday 12 August 2018

by | Aug 13, 2018 | Dave's diary

AN early start (for a Sunday)..we’re up, showered, some work done, breakfasted and on the road by 10am. First stop is Perth for a session on touring in Australia, New Zealand and China organised by Showcase Scotland and Help Musicians Scotland as part of The...

Friday 27 July 2018

by | Jul 28, 2018 | Dave's diary

IT’S nearly 11am when we wake up at Jon and Maggi’s. I’m feeling a little rough, but a shower helps and Jon’s got bacon rolls on the go when we get downstairs. Maggi’s off to meet her sister in Edinburgh how she got up and into town in...

Wednesday 11 April 2018

by | Apr 12, 2018 | Dave's diary

MARGARET drives to the village after breakfast to get stuff to make lunch for some pals passing by later…I get busy with my accounts in the office. Looks like my PRS royalties this quarter could save our (financial) ass. When Margaret’s back I accompany...

Sunday 25 March 2018

by | Mar 26, 2018 | Dave's diary

LOOKS like a nice day. After breakfast I tidy the studio and try and set things up to be conducive to my intended routine of spending an hour every morning – right after breakfast – to play guitar and work on new ideas. For too long songwriting and playing have been...