I started performing in the 1970s around the folk clubs of North-West England, later becoming involved in numerous musical/theatrical projects in Nottingham and then London, where I developed a reputation as an original and distinctive singer-songwriter. Since relocating to the East Midlands in 2001, I've become well-known both as an acoustic musician and a promoter of roots music (see Kontra Roots Promotions). Over 40 plus years, I've released several highly praised albums and been fortunate enough to share the stage with some fabulous musicians along the way, including Bert Jansch, Paul Lamb, The Pretty Things, The Zombies, Wishbone Ash and many others.