A belated update to this thread. The weekend was brilliant. Martin is one of the nicest people you could hope to meet. I've been a fan since the mid eighties so it was a real pleasure to meet him, play guitar with him and other lads and get an insight into his style and songwriting. What a talent he is, the sounds he was getting out of a little battered parlour style guitar were bloody amazing. Despite the relatively long drive to Dumfries it was an excellent weekend away. Here's a few pics I took.
The mighty Martin S.
Martin and his Mrs. - Helen McCookerybook
On Saturday night, there was a gig - Martin and the other two talented instructors Brian and Paul. Fantastic evening - only about 15 of us there plus a few hotel staff loitering in the shadows to watch.
Avert your eyes, a five string banjo appeared at one stage.
Well recommended if you're a middle aged has been like myself who fancies a weekend away playing guitar.