We asked him what inspired him to put the stories of Jericho Hill into a book? He replied with:

“It just seemed that these stories needed to be told. I write for a music magazine (Vive Le Rock) and the difference between writing a short article and a 300 page book are pretty dramatic! There are a million mad tales of the weird and wonderful people we've met on the road- some of them in McChuills, funnily enough- and the crazy situations we've often found ourselves in. There is a lot in the book that is relatable- not just to other people in bands- but the whole life in general thing and particularly those of a certain age who both lived through punk as a teenager and the 90s rave era in Glasgow. Johnny Cash and his music resonates with people across the generations- we have folk come along that saw Johnny first time around, folk who's parents played the songs at home or in the car and younger folk that have found the magic of Johnny Cash through Spotify and the like.”

What can readers expect from Chaos from Cash?:

“The narrative arc of the story is one, not just of a jobbing band of musicians, but of friendship and family- the band have been with each other through divorce, deaths, weddings,  various disasters and lots of great times. It's a lot of funny anecdotal tales linked by these stories of friendship. I hope people find that relatable. We're not famous, we're not superstars, we're just a bunch of people that play music for the love of it. “

McChuills has got a cheeky mention in the book, what are some of your memories of the venue?:

“There has literally NEVER been a bad gig at McChuills for Jericho Hill- we must have played there fifty times and every one has been a riot. We've had funeral parties, swing dance clubs, student graduations and pished football fans all giving it the large one when we've played. McChuills attracts a crowd of up-for-it music lovers.  The McChuills regulars are a pretty discerning bunch as regards music. It’s a pub that tends to do the right thing; if there’s a cause, they’re often totally behind it and will be remembered as being on the right side of history and the left side of politics.”

After more than 16 years on the road with Jericho Hill, what's one thing about life in a working band that might surprise people?:

“It's not in the slightest bit glamourous; sleeping in vans, ratty sofas, manky B&B's and hotels you have no recollection of finding is the norm as is deciding to "get in the zone early" with the beers which is a terrible idea on an eight-hour journey to Wick! the best (and worst) bit is meeting people who are mad about music. Some of them have tales to tell.“

And finally, you'll You'll be launching the book at McChuills on 3rd October, what can people expect from the event?:

“The book launch- I've never done one before, obviously- will see the band play a set of Johnny Cash bangers, there will be a Q&A with ex-Herald journo Norry Wilson asking the questions. The band members will be doing readings from the book and there may well be a sandwich and alcohol involved. I'll even sign a book for folk with my gold-ink pen!”

So there you have it. Jericho Hill. October 3rd. McChuills.

Be there for your signed copy!