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After a long time not blogging, content to gig a little and work to raise some funds, I am getting my creative momentum back.

My current project is the completion of my latest CD, entitled The Lido. It's taking a while as recordings equipment, as well as my knowledge of said recording equipement, is basic. Still, it works well in achieving that homemade feel that I'm always after, and so right now you wouldn't get me into a professional studio for anything. These little challenges are part of what makes the whole thing enjoyable.

I chose the title because it sums up the feel of this mini-album for me. Having been living back in Ruislip for the best part of a year now, my walks to the lido have been great for clearing my head and gathering new ideas.

I love Ruislip Lido. It's a bizarre, slightly quaint idea, sort of stuck in the 1930s. There's a miniature railway, an artificial beach and a boathouse. It's about to undergo a big revamp, but I personally enjoy it when the weather's a bit bleak and all the swans are out, looking evil.

I'm excited about this new release. We've had a few offers from promoters who want to help launch it, and so even though I'm making and releasing it all independently at the moment, it should have a fair bit of publicity when it comes out. I'll need all your help in making it a success!