Diary 03

So after we got back from the States I decided I had better make a start in the studio: so 1st off were Stellarsoul , rising from the ashes of Goldwing with a new singer. We did 3 songs and have just finished them - they sound great, still singing one of them which is a good sign.

Then I got a train to Cardiff in Wales, armed with an acoustic guitar I went to BBC radio Wales and did an interview with old frien Ayres and played some acoustic songs. Had a quiet evening and stayed with John Lewis from the Rimshots. Next day I spent round the town doing the normal things, getting my hair cut etc, then we headed down to the MIS club by the docks. The mini bus turned up and the Folsom Four and the Boz Boorer All Stars played to a small but v. appreciative crowd with ample support by John playing some fine electric guitar un accompanied.

Then we left cardiff, a little later than planned and Lyn drove like the devil to get us to Pembroke dock with 11 minutes to spare before the ferry departed for Ireland. We also had 2 of the Blue Moon Boys from Indanna in tow so it was tight squeeze.

We got to Ireland and drove to Kilkenny bright and early . We had an extra show booked for the Folsoms up the hill as one of the bands had pulled out, but after that we packed up and relocated at Langham's, which I was suprised to find had a swish night club out the back. After a band from LA had played we started around 2 and had the folks up and dancing. The next day we played as the Folsoms up the hill at Breatnach's, packed up, went and played a radio session where I got to play a couple of songs live with Wildfire Willie. After an aborted attempt to get some food , went and played the All Stars gig at the top of the hill, which was fun as lot of people had just arrived. Sunday we did the Folsom's afternoon show at Widow's in town next to John Clere's pub, always one of our favourite haunts. After managing to catch the Sabre Jets fine set headed up to Breatnach's for the Boz All Stars evening performanc. After staying up late to learn the Rosie Flores set we switched hotels and had a Rosie Flores rehearsal in the hotel , then went down to Paris Texas to have run through with Rosie but there was no gear there! So a lillte later than expected we did an All Stars gig , followed by a very successful set with Rosie.

The next day we were up and out by 9 as we had to catch the sea cat back to Wales from Dublin. We got home about 11pm , just making last orders in the pub! So after a day in bed the Voyeurs arrived from Dublin - a young band from Dublin who came over to do some recording, went very well, still waiting to do the final mixes. Saturday night we did a gig with the Blue Moon Boys and the All Stars in Kentish Town, got quite a few in. The next day was finishing up with the Voyeurs then high tailing it to the Fiddlers elbow where the Blue Moon Boys had played a set, to pick up the equipment and go to the Boogaloo Bar in Highgate where we did a country set as the Mountain Goats. But after we found another band by that name I think we're called "the-band-that-called-themselves-the-mountain-goats-and-after-finding-a-band- of-the-same-name-had-to-change-it". Young James was fantastic on lead til his amp broke, fortunately I had a spare in the car. Young Carwin played piano, Andy Hackett on acoustic it was loud and raucous but a lot of fun.

Monday was recovering as I had the Fatcats, a jump jive - ska - rock fusion band in the studio for a few days to cut a new song. Billie had her confirmation wed night so I had to take the evening off, but that's ready to mix in June. Sat night I had a bit of a birthday bash at Virginia Creeper's club at the Waterrats in Kings cross. Jack and the Rippers played a fine set.