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IanBabington

  1. Wins for the Villa & the Seagulls today...perfect!
  2. Chilling out with the Transatlantic Sessions on BBC4,quality stuff as always. Wonder whether to watch Paul Simon gig straight after
  3. Drawing up set-list for The Charter,Rothwell on Weds...1st gig of 2012! Definitely 2 new songs in there. ...& 1 very,very old one
  4. R.E.M show on i-player was just awesome. An hour well spent :)
  5. Lots of food for thought in Newsnight discussion on economy tonight. Not got many cogs left but the few i do have are whirring!
  6. Wahey!!Two days off work! Hopefully get chance to play some guitar & maybe finish some lyrics
  7. Great to have the time today for a proper practice. Dusted off some oldies. Still need lyric ideas for some of my new tunes
  8. Merry Xmas everyone! Thanks to everyone who's supported the music & especially all those who played the WG gigs at Lock 42. Have a good 'un!
  9. Trying to decide on some new covers to learn. Doing a 1 off with Pete on 17th for a good friends 40th. What to sing?!?
  10. Looks like 1st gig of 2012 sorted-the Charter in Rothwell on Jan 18th. Have enjoyed the break but good to have 1 to look forward to :)
  11. Put the first feelers out for gigs in 2012. Have chosen to take a break these last 6 months & will be fresher for it.
  12. @unclechristo I like it!
  13. @thefatbwoi Cheers mate. Glad you had a good 1 last night. Sounds like the Soundhouse nights going really well for Rhett now
  14. A new tune penned today. They're starting to accumulate - just need to make some time to record the blighters!
  15. If all goes to plan will be nipping to Soundhouse in Leics tonight. Launch of new,long awaited album by the excellent Rhett Barrow
  16. 2 posh blokes who've pretended to be PM...Hugh Grant very articulate on N.O.T.W issue tonight. Mr Cameron a bit quieter
  17. Good to natter to Pete tonight - he's still buzzing after Glastonbudget set. Can't wait to see the video & hear it all back
  18. Caffeine free all day,then succumb an hour ago...doh! Wide awake now - prepping for 2moro's meeting & listening to 6music
  19. Quick reminder that WG acoustic night at Lock42 off tonight for 1 month only. Normal service resumes June 26th!