Did lots of musical bits and bobs in Autumn 2010, including a great duet gig with Darren Hayman at the Bush Hall, a gig or two and some recording at Maida Vale with the John Bennett Band. Both Darren and John are great to work with despite being very different musicians; they both trust the instincts and creativity of their musicians, which isn't always as common as you might hope.

I also did some arranging and playing on a pitch for a BBC drama. Sadly didn't come off in the end, but was good to work with Rob Lord for the first time.

HCB did a great gig playing to our biggest and best crowd ever at La Scala in Kings Cross in November as part of a superb (and massive) line-up. Thanks, as always, to our label Wah Wah 45s who put the night together and hosted. Also to Kim Leng-Hills who took these ace photos.