Author: Marvin

Day 2684 Saturday May 2nd 2026 Winchester Back home for a two hour Saturday afternoon session but not in The Square, because Rick Tarrant’s there, this time without his banjoist partner and in his old spot next to The Hambledon. Why there Rick? Why not in The Square? – ‘Well, there seems to be some sort of filming going on… Read more →

Day 2683 Friday May 1st 2026 Southampton Dare I risk it? To return to the scene of my triumph? Yes, I do and it’s partly because I went into town this morning and there are two buskers planted firmly in place for the duration – Dean Dyson, standing up near the Buttercross, and Kev, slouching down near the crossroads. I… Read more →

Day 2682 Wednesday April 29th 2026 Winchester Back to Winchester and it’s just as windy as it was in Southampton yesterday. I’m down at the crossroads and at one point the laminates attached to the case – there are three joined together, advertising the CDs and books – were blown off the case (mid song) and were making their way… Read more →

Day 2681 Tuesday April 28th 2026 Southampton I thought it was about time I ventured down south to the big city and see how the 12-string fared through the new amp, this time without the Janglebox as I don’t think it added a lot. It’s been so long since I was last here I’d forgotten which floor to get off… Read more →

Day 2680 Saturday April 25th 2026 Winchester The mass cycle ride was taking place from 11 to 1 today so I left it later to come in. To my surprise and horror, there is already someone installed in MY traditional weekend pitch in The Square. For shame! I’ve seen him before, singing and playing his acoustic. As I walk through,… Read more →

Day 2679 Friday April 24th 2026 Winchester Nice warm and sunny afternoon in The Square, end of the week, people should be happy, a few full tables outside Three Joes, The Old Vine, The Eclipse, should be fine to do an hour, make a few quid, maybe even £20. Definitely more than Wednesday. What did I get for an hour?… Read more →