...spent much of the Autumn in Germany on tour with Westernhagen again. Huge fun, and a great band that included old friends Andy Newmark, Martin Ditcham and Jay Stapley. Also were joined by new boy David Liddell on trombone who excelled in all departments......

   ...managed to fit in a few gigs with Rufus Wainwright: Glastonbury Festival in June, then Hammersmith Apollo and Birmingham Symphony Hall later in the year...

   ...and with Baaba Maal, following the Africa Remix gig in April, played a BBC Prom at the Royal Albert Hall in August, broadcast live on Radio 3...    ...sessions for Lulu in October, a collection of old soul covers produced by Simon Climie, with a great rhythm section including Nathan East and Vinny Colaiuta...

   ...and tracks for Alesha early this year, produced by Johnny Douglas...

   ...looking forward to rehearsals for Eric Clapton's European tour, which opens in May. See www.whereseric.com/tour for dates...

   ...meanwhile back home The Live Room is an ever-improving space to play in and a great home for our e-riffs and e-sessions, for visiting producers, songwriters, string sections - we've got some pictures coming here soon. For more information email info@kickhorns.com with any questions...