Hello again - it's been a while!! I've only just got back from my holidays - a lovely two weeks in Skiathos Island, Greece. I have come back very chilled and relaxed as usual! More about that later.

Another reason why I have not posted in a long while is that three weeks ago we had a major burglary at the house. The thieving scum stole two cars, my motorbike, PC, DVD/Video Recorder, mobile phones, bike equipment and other stuff. They did not touch the records - so as well as being thieving scumbags they are thieving scumbags with no taste or intelligence. The police have been great and have caught and charged one scumbag with the the theft and others in connection with it. They have also recovered one of our cars that will need repairing. The scum went through all the papers and took vehicle documentation, some money as well, callously leaving the home insurance document in view. They stole knives in the kitchen, leaving one in the lounge. Myself and one of my sons was asleep in the house at the time and they entered our rooms and took stuff from there. Arrests were made a week later - their own stupidity got them caught - but they have not divulged to the police the whereabouts of my stuff or the cars or indeed given the police any idea where they live. Consequently they are in prison awaiting trial where I hope they are thoroughly miserable, being abused by prison staff and other cons, and are eating horrible food in filthy conditions.

Back to the holiday - I met up again with Rob Wicks, one of the leading Northern Soul DJ's in the UK and we spent many an evening talking about music over a beer and vodka and discussing the respective London scene compared to Northern scene. We last met up two years ago and this time I fully intend to stay in touch. Also Harry who ran the bar loved the Disco music I brought with me - whenever he was working he played the CD and took a copy to burn. He runs clubs in Athens and Disco is clearly big there!!

Finally I intend to record a show for JSR this week - it was one I planned to do three weeks ago so is the 'Disco not Disco' show...disco & dance music recorded by non Disco artists. It will, I assure you remain an ABBA free music zone!

Hello again! It's been a while and this is my last blog till September. I have just returned from my alast ever night at The Royal Oak pub, which is closing on 12th August. Alas I can't be there so tonight was the last time. It's sad...I've never talkied about it before but a Saturday night at the Oak was brilliant because it was Karaoake noght. The guy that ran the evening - Jon is a huge talent - more on that later. It was so sad to know that the people I saw more or less once or twice a month will no longer gather at this venue. It was a greta night - in fact every night I have has there when Jon is working his magic has been great. It's a sad loss.

I think this week's show went out. Next week's show will be different. A "Disco but not Disco" show. that is Disco recorded by non-Disco artists. It will feature people such as Jim Capaldi, Cher, Dusty Springfield & Marsha Hunt, to name a few. Afther that there will be a 1980's show (well 1980-1984) and then a generic Disco/Soul/Funk Show. I've got a couple of interesting tracks to play for that one.

So back to Jon. Jon is a 26 year old young man with a great voice. He's also a showman, good looking and has a star quality that very few possess. An 'X Factor'...funny I should mention this as Jon has entered the competition and we are hoping that he will progress through it to the finals. We are all routing for him. If you get the chance then do vote for him. He is one of the most genuine individuals I have had the pleasure if ever meeting.

Anyway that's it for the time being. Hope you enjoy the shows on JSR...there may be an update on other developments this week but I don't want to discuss them now....