Well, not quite. But I’m taking part in a celebration of the life & music of Our Lady Of The Canyon, helping to launch Canongate’s new Mitchell book Morning Glory on the Vine. Also available for signing will be copies of Reckless Daughter, the Rock’s Backpages anthology of Joni interviews and reviews. All part of the Cheltenham Literary Festival next Sunday evening…
In this week’s episode of the Rock’s Backpages Podcast, my very dear old pal Mat Snow (far right) comes to Hammersmith to discuss the Beatles’ swansong album Abbey Road… as well as the week’s new audio interview (with Blondie from May 1977) and plenty more besides. Hear Mat & me (far left) reminiscing about the NME, MOJO and, erm, Little Dean’s Yard! (Also featured in pic: podcast co-host Mark Pringle & whizzkid producer Jasper Murison-Bowie…)
A perfect mid-August weekend of rugged bonding in the Brecon Beacons (Glyn Tarell) & Black Mountains (Hay Bluff) with my beautiful sons Jake, Fred & Nat… and my oldest & dearest pal Christian. A belated and hugely generous birthday prez from my boys (and a fab lunch and hike with Xtian). Thanks one and all of you, it will remain one of the happiest memories of my life.
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