When I say I am done, I am done. I don't need to say it out loud, I don't need to call you. I don't need to write it in a letter to you, or pass it along through a friend. I only need to think it once,

What have I learnt in the last few months from this experience, of writing, showcasing, filming and laying out my story for the world to see, and then posting it online as I ask for the help I need to

Woodstock

You've got a friend...

What does all this mean? You work with someone for years and then suddenly a monster rears it's ugly head and you both see a side of eachother that you never knew existed before. You almost realise for

Another 50 euros, and a 6 euro parking ticket and an hour of time. Not to mention the emails and phone calls and senseless LONG form to fill out, making guesses about what my income will be next year or

Lyrics by Layla Zoe, music by Jan Laacks.

Oh Mumbai, with your chaos, sweet smelling flowers and rich incense pluming into the sky. How I will miss the sound of those honking horns from every car, rickshaw and motorcycle passing by. And the rainbow

Sorry Steemit, I have been busy. Busy talking, schmoozing, doing press, interviews, signing posters, taking photos, for the Mahindra Blues festival pre-parties, press, cocktail dinner and events, before

There's something about travelling..Well, maybe not the travelling itself, but actually the preparing for a big trip, that makes us think about our lives. About what we want and what we have, and what

All that glitters is not gold, but that don't mean a girl don't like a bit of it. I never cared much for gold earrings, or rings, gold ornaments or make-up, but I do love me some gold glitter nails. There

Ever get the feeling God has intervened at some point, in some situation, in your life. Well, my passport just finally showed up. The courier was a short man, smiling and relaxed as he handed over a package

The waiting game is a treacherous thing in my business sometimes. Do I make a phone call and chew someone's ear off? Or do I venture to remain patient, counting the minutes as the wait continues? The visa

Three years ago today, I met this wonderful guy. He was standing next to me while I watched a country singer/songwriter performing at a small club in Köln, Germany one night. When I went outside for some

A few years ago I noticed my name came up online connected to Rolling Stone magazine in India, I read the link and found out this talented young woman Kanchan Daniel & the Beards had written a song

Lastnight, after our duo show in Germany a man came up to tell me how deeply he was affected by the song "Highway of Tears". This is an original song I wrote about the missing and murdered indigenous

It never ceases to amaze me how the further away from civilisation you feel you are getting on the road, the more likely you are to be just around the corner from a blues venue or massive blues festival.

Happy birthday to my dear friend Sonny Landreth, one of my bestfriends in this crazy music business. A true gentleman, friend and supporter of music, Sonny's been there for me through some of the toughest

There's something to say for old friends. The ones you rarely ever see, but who are there one night after 4 years, eager to meet for dinner and smile and eat and toast to old times. But not just because

Well, I promised that if I saw some interest on the blogs containing music that I would post a few more recent videos and songs. Hope you enjoy blues, blues rock and songs about heavy subjects, 'cause