Mick Clarke - Big Wheel (2020)

"Big Wheel" is my new album for 2020. 10 new tracks and I've added 3 tracks which were released last year on EPs or compilations... I thought I'd road test a few things, and these three came through. They've all been remixed, remastered or mucked about with in some way for this release. Everything else is brand new.

As usual I've enjoyed putting this stuff together - always an adventure. I have a few new toys to play with - generally things that cost very little but make an interesting noise.. such as a new pickup on my 9.99 Oxfam acoustic, and notably a new pick-up on my very first guitar, which has waited patiently in the attic for 56 years for its chance to shine.

There's a bit of an Elmore James theme running through this album, for reasons mentioned below. (And just because he was so damn good). I remember my Mum going up to Dobells Record Shop in the West End to buy me the "Elmore James Memorial Album" for a Christmas present (1965 I think) - she'd love to know I was still drawing inspiration from it.

Anyway - I hope you enjoy the music. There's blues and rock, instrumentals and songs with words.. both kinds. Guitars, drums, a bit of joanna.. all kinds of stuff going on.. have fun.