A Musician’s Journey through Songs, Stories & Life
I’m a guitarist, singer-songwriter, and travel writer with over 30 years of experience across performance, production, and storytelling.
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Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review: Worth it in 2026?
Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s Review. Is this the best affordable Les Paul you can buy? Before we get into it, let’s look at the Epiphone Les Paul Standard 60s specs. The Les Paul™ Standard 60s models from Epiphone’s new Inspired by Gibson™ Collection recreate the sound of 1960s era Les Pauls. Featuring a classic…
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The Golden Age of the Video Game Arcade: 1987
Welcome back to 1987, with this year’s long list of classic arcade games being impossible to detail in a single article. Here are some of my favourites. 1987 was a turning point for me and my fascination with the video game arcade. It had been a place of comfort for a good chunk of my…
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BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier Review
The BOSS Katana 50 Guitar Amplifier IS the best guitar-related purchase I’ve ever made. Why? Let me explain. Is the BOSS Katana 50 loud enough to gig with? The question that everyone’s asking. Simple answer… ABSOLUTELY!. That’s on the 50W mode, clean channel, gain just less than half, volume the same, and master maxed. In…
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Goa : A Lesson In Life – Second Edition. Out NOW!
A BIG day! Originally realised back in 2017. My debut book, Goa : A Lesson in Life receives a long-overdue edit, professional cover, long-lost images, and an extra chapter, bringing my story to a close and up to date. So, what’s it all about? Back in August 2006, I visited Goa, India. A trip that…
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Check out my original songs
My original songs (plus accompanying vids) dating back to 2012 are available in their entirety for FREE on my YouTube channel. Here’s the full run-down and don’t forget to subscribe You can watch/listen to them all on the below playlist. Want more? I’m also exactly one-half of songwriting duo Harson Robkus. Our back catalogue are…
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Discovering the Fender Telecaster
I’ve encountered the Fender Telecaster throughout most of my guitar-playing life. But only now, 20 years later, have I begun to appreciate it. Here’s what I discovered. I’ve never got on with Fender telecasters, too bright, thin sounding, not enough sustain. A ‘country’ guitar. Not as comfortable or versatile as a Fender Stratocaster, and not…
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Music Therapy for Dogs
Just like us, dogs can feel anxious, sad, and hyperactive. There is nothing worse than hearing your dog whimper when you leave the house or noticing how nervous they get from fireworks on the Fourth of July. Though it can be disheartening to not be able to calm your dog down through conversation, we can…
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5 Health Benefits of Music for Children
Music has been one of the greatest therapy tools that experts have been using to communicate with children of all ages effectively. It has been known to have many benefits to children not only physically but also emotionally and spiritually. In this article, we will give you five of those health benefits in detail and…
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How Spotify Promotion Can Boost Your Music Career
Spotify has transformed the music industry, offering musicians unprecedented opportunities to reach global audiences. Understanding and leveraging Spotify’s promotional tools can significantly boost your visibility and engagement. By navigating these strategies effectively, artists can unlock new levels of career growth and success. In today’s digital age, Spotify holds a pivotal role in shaping the music…
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WP Rocket: Peak Website Performance
How WP Rocket maximised my website performance whilst simplifying its maintenance. WP Rocket is a premium WordPress plugin that helps improve a website’s loading speed and SEO ranking. That’s the marketing blurb, but in reality, WP Rocket has been transformative for my website performance leading to more traffic and revenue. But don’t just take my word…
