The one and only Nik Turner of Hawkwind. He played most of Space Ritual at a bar in Austin. There were about 30 of us die hards there – all blokes with one exception. He was so nice when we chatted sonically….. I’m an Orgone Accumulator...

  When Aggy and I got to the show, we weren’t allowed in and our legit tickets were taken away from us. My displeasure showed, and then great apologies ensued when the ticket person came back with 2 front row tickets. Aggy had his cool LA hip hop gear on and I was wearing a nice paisley...

I’ll talk more about the Live 8 shows in other posts, but this is in the green room at the final one in Edinburgh. An amazing...

I took this shot from a taxi window. They’re so iconic, and I love the simple finish of this pair. Call them “hairdryers” at your own...

  Snow Patrol at SXSW. Martha Wainwright got up and knocked a couple out with them...

  They opened for ZZ Top along with The Law and Thunder. Not the most inspiring line-up but the open bar looks like it was good. Unlike my ridiculous hair at that...