Vin Garbutt has now got a songbook out. I haven't seen but yet, but it was due out on August 6th. It doesn't have this one, since it's songs Vin's written as well as recorded. But it's got some good 'uns.

Here's an email about it I got from Pat Garbutt:

The long awaited Vin Garbutt Song Book Vol I will be available from August 6th. The book contains a selection of seventeen songs written between 1970 and the year 2000.

The music is quite detailed so that various instruments can be used not just guitar. It is also fairly true to the CD or LP recordings so hopefully this will make the songs easier to follow.

If you are not a musician we think that you would still find the song book of interest, the lyrics alone make inspiring poetry.

We would like to point out that Vin usually travels by train and with the books being quite heavy we cannot guarantee that Vin will have them with him at his concerts, so if you can't wait to get a copy you will be well advised to order by mail from Home Roots Music or through Vin's web site shop at www.vingarbutt.com

Price: £12 plus p&p as follows: U.K. £1.50
Europe. £2.50
The rest of the world. £4.00
Please make your cheque out to "Home Roots Music Ltd"

The Songs Included Are:
The Valley Of Tees * Not For The First Time * The By-Pass Syndrome * Filipino Maid * The Land Of Three Rivers * England My England * Welcome Home Howard Green * When The Tide Turns * Old Cissy Lea * Dormanstown Jimmy * Slaggy Island Farewell * Lynda * Darwin To Dili * The Troubles Of Erin * El Salvador * Danny Danielle * The One Legged Beggar *

Home Roots Music, PO Box 6, Skelton, Cleveland.TS13 4YT England

Vin's web site: vingarbutt.com<

Vin's Agent:Speaking Volumes:Tel01905 611323 Fax 01905 619958

http://www.speakingvolumes.co.uk