Oddly enough, I've been too busy to get depressed this November. The band had hardely any gigs in September or October - and November has been rammed! I've had three ceilidhs to play, two jazz duo gigs, an open mic for charity, a PA setup for the village Armistice Day ceremony, and two sessions - quite apart from other stuff.

In short, too busy to get depressed. And, to lift spirits to the full, I went up to London this afternoon to see Jamaican jazz pianist at the Cadogan Hall in Chelsea, part of the London Jazz Festival. What a wonderful concert - a mix of reggae, blues, gospel, jazz standards and much more. Monty also had a great drummer and bassist; they played for two hours and the audience was ecstatic.

That's how to beat the November blues - get a shot of rhythm and blues - gets the penis and scrotum perked up no end!