Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I released my last album, Branch Road, almost 5 years ago after 25 years of self-imposed musical retirement.  You were all very charming about it.

Since then I've been recording songs at the break-neck pace of about two a year.  Finally I've cobbled together enough material to release another album.

Branch Road raised awareness and funds for some wonderful charities.  All the proceeds from this record will go to Key4Life, a charity started and run by our good friend Eva Hamilton MBE.  If there were a few more Eva's around, the world would be a better place.

Eva started and ran the Warrior Programme to help military veterans struggling with their return to normal civilian life.  This is now heavily backed by the government.  Key4Life is her new project and it needs our support.  It is focused on rehabilitating young offenders caught in a desperate cycle of drugs, gangs and gun crime.  These kids are rapidly becoming a lost generation and everybody deserves their chance in life.  Learn more about their wonderful work at www.key4life.org.uk

Please pay as much as you like for this record.  The recording, production, mastering and packing costs are all paid for, so every penny, other than the distribution costs and the royalties I happily pay the other artists to cover songs goes to the charity.  All contributions will be gratefully received no matter how big or small.  I record for fun but it's a nice outcome if others can derive some benefit. Meanwhile I hope it puts a smile on your face.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

I feel sure the work Key4Life does will have an amazing effect on a number of lives, so thank you in advance of your generosity.

John - 2015