But his blend of influences is unique. Finn Brothers, Nick Drake, and the raw, unplugged performances from the Seattle "Grunge' scene of the early '90s. All funnelled through a music knowledge grown from a childhood playing cornet in brass bands, a youth playing punk rock drums and later, guitar. A reverence for the power and craft of songwriting and the experience of two decades as producer. Like the hills of his native Derbyshire, the voice is weathered, unpolished, honest.
Recent live appearances include the Folk At Heart festival in Örebro, Sweden, Maverick Festival and Folk East.