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Easter

This song is not one I wrote, but it is dedicated to my dear freinds, who bailed me out in my hour of need. I’m sorry to those of you who don’t speak German, (though I know man of you … Continue reading

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#N30 Photo diary – Occupy join thousands of people protesting public sector cuts in the UK

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The Arsonist – new video by Shaun Garea

It might be a cliche, but only because it is true. A picture is worth more than words, and can conjour up richness from nothingness in only the seconds it takes to absorb it. So when you know good people … Continue reading

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Slavoj Zizek speaks at Liberty Square October 9 2011

This is a transcript of Zizek’s peach at Liberty Square today. I’m putting it up because it is important and because I could not find a transcript elsewhere. THe speach has been recorded but without a microphone s the crowd … Continue reading

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The Drums of Satan

After the last surveys I sent out asking you guys what you wanted in your newsletters, one of the things you guys asked for was “random tales from my life”. I kinda sidled over that request for a while, partly … Continue reading

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More places to play online – Stageit

How to play shows in Stageit. Continue reading

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A Woman Scorned – comic by Ben Naylor

Ben Naylor is a UK visual artist from Brighton. We met in the Brunswick pub during the fringe festival – a time of year where Brighton fills with people toting guitars, wearing all colours of the rainbow at once, and … Continue reading

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Tour Dates Announced

Buzzing to announce my first UK tour, thanks to Inspired Artist Agency and 7pm Management. Hopefully, I am heading to a town near you, so head along and say hello October 15th: York – house concerts 21st: Llandudno -Cottage Loaf … Continue reading

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Digitech Jamman Stereo Secrets

Playing with yourself on stage is not nearly as offensive and out of the question as it sounds In fact, I do it so often a few of you have asked me how I manage it without embarassing myself. The … Continue reading

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Glastonbury – the inside story. Day One.

Ok, so everyone moans about the mud at Glastonbury, apparently. Any of you guys that know me, however, will know that I am not averse to muckiness, messiness, or “roughing it”. As a New Zealander too, camping comes as second … Continue reading

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