"Home again after almost 4 weeks in the studio writing and recording material for the next album.

"The studios secluded location in rural Ireland (combined with the lovely January weather) was ideal for both concentrating the mind and at the same time providing some inspiration for new material.

"The result is a collection of tracks, some no doubt familiar to live audiences and some complete newborn ideas. Next comes the task of refining and developing the songs to take them to the next level for the finished recording later in the year

"In spite of the weather, there were some opportunities for extra-curricularity. Friendly neighbours were in no short supply, some of whom owned helicopters! A short flight, and some long guided walks provided an incite into some fascinating local history and some encounters with a variety of nosey livestock. Wellies were donned for the first time since Glastonbury. A few local hostelries were visited and we all agreed that the Irish Guinness is consistently very drinkable. So we consistently drank it. Rude not to.

"As some of you will be aware the band is now five strong, the new addition to the line up being Dave Nelson on guitar (and anything else that you put in front of him). Me and Dave go back a long way and had it not been for commitments at home, he would be a familiar face by now.

"We're looking forward to releasing the finished album and hopefully debuting the new material at this year's festivals."

Paolo

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