Spaziomusica Music Club in Italy

Shortly after Bruno passed away, Daniela contacted me to say she was putting a book together about him. She asked me if I’d mind writing something for it. I was honoured to be asked. Below you can read what I wrote for it. There is a link at the bottom of the...

The Music Man – RIP, John

Not long after I’d learned my first few songs on the guitar I was asked to help out with a local variety show, a sort of talent competition. It didn’t take too long to realise I was out of my depth, so they decided to incorporate the talents of another...

Happy New Year – Courage (guide word)

It’s one of those words, isn’t it. It can mean a lot of different things at different times to different people. Everybody wants to be thought of as courageous. It’s a characteristic that makes us worthy of respect. It’s a quality that we also...

Dave Berry – This Strange Effect

I was at an art exhibition recently and the artist was introducing me to some people. She said – and this is Dave. She must have sensed my hesitation because she followed up with – it is Dave, right? I said – well, actually it’s Barry but if...

Adam & Eve – featuring Anna Litvinenko (cello)

During the original recording of this song, at one point someone said – you know what would be nice on this track, a cello. Everyone agreed that indeed it would sound nice on it but as no one knew a cellist that idea went as quickly as it came. By coincidence I was in...
Live in Europe – Rory Gallagher

Live in Europe – Rory Gallagher

Released on 14th May 1972, so 50 years ago today! I bought it with money from my first summer job. We didn’t have a record shop in our town so I had to hitch-hike 12 miles to Kells, the nearest town with a record shop. I must have done some persuading to get my...