Hello, I’m a London-based music promoter, but when no one’s looking, I write tragi-comic tales about glorious failure. This includes two books that can be filed under narrative memoir—both adapted into one-man shows—and several short stories, all true apart from the bits I make up. I also sing in a Cure tribute band called The InCureables. Welcome to the shed in my head, where you can read, watch and listen to my efforts. I hope you enjoy looking around.

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‘Captures the time and the aspirations of a young band brilliantly. A great eye-opener into the absurd thought process of what it might take to headline Glastonbury!'
Steve LamacqBBC 6 Music
‘You'll read this book in one or two sittings - it's pure pleasure. All the fun of youthful dreams and the poignancy of disappointment - plus a remarkable A-list cameo. Magnificent.’
Phil HarrisonThe Guardian / Time Out
“Funny and touching tale of Britpop stardom that never was.”
Al MurrayThe Pub Landlord
'Super-evocative, proustian and a wonderful walk down memory lane’
Mark BowenWichita Recordings
‘Hilarious warts-and-all story of a Britpop band whose big ambitions did not meet their talents’
Dan CarrierCamden New Journal
"I really enjoyed reading your book Andy"
Chris MartinColdplay
‘Anoint My Head is a great read which rips along at pace and would make an excellent dramatisation or comedy series.’ *****
Iain Key Louder Than War
'Very good read. I read the book over the weekend. Some really good memories I had forgotten about. Great days. I hope it goes on to sell millions!'
Saul GalpenNude Records
'This heartwarmingly tatty 'Withnail & I'-tinged glance back at a time before innocent indie dreams were stolen by digital streams is a must read'
Simon Williamsfierce panda records
'A healthy measure of Nick Hornby with a dash of Adrian Mole had he joined an indie band. Just the tonic for these serious and uncertain days. Bottoms up!'
Josh LevayPointy Birds keyboardist/naysayer
"Ricky says he is too busy to read your book"
Ricky Gervais's assistant
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