I think that to call this a news update is slightly inaccurate, so let's just say that this is a new starting point!

Our 40th anniversary year has been non-stop with so little time off it explains to a small degree the lack of info on my website.

The audience response to our "oldies" set has been fantastic and has made this year one of the most enjoyable of all. To pick out any countries individually would be unfair; but we had some memorable shows outdoors in Europe, some with spectacular backdrops; castles, town squares, you know them if you were there!!

In the USA we played some shows with Peter Frampton and one with Steve Luckather, both dazzling guitar players and a joy to listen to. The year ends with shows in India and Dubai with Anoushka Shankar, these will be a challenge but I'm sure will offer great rewards musically.

I have worked with Dan Crisp occasionally over a couple of years, and this December we are playing 3 - 4 shows in the South West of England. I think that the combination of Dan's and my music works really well. If we take the project one step further we will look at Europe next year.

Having just moved home (it has taken 18 months to finish the "refurbishment") I now have a studio to work in. Next year, time permitting, I will start work on another album, possibly including live tracks from various Martin Barre bands, plus 20 with Willie Porter, some best-of tracks, some instrumental versions of lesser known Tull songs and, finally, new music from me! A double/triple album???

On top of Tull shows, trying to find time for home and family and recording, it promises to be another big year, but I guess that's the way I like it!!!

All the best