After so many solo albums, and having seen you play live duos with so many great guitarists, what led to you recording the CD with Frank Vignola?

I really wanted to record with frank because it was obvious we had a great chemistry and he is one of the best players I've ever worked with.   He made me try harder.

Your touring schedule looks very demanding ? how would you feel on a desert island by yourself?

Just quite comfortable thank you.

You are coming to the UK in March and again in August and November ? could you imagine living here again or have you found your home in the USA now?

I could live anywhere.  The only reason I would live in the UK is to be with my children more often.  I love living in America, but I could live in Australia , England, Germany, Thailand.

What has been the most rewarding moment of your career?

Raising money to help others.

What make is your guitar and what do you love most about it?

My guitars are Matons and I love everything about them.  They are Australian made.  I love the way they feel.  They sound better than any guitar I've ever heard and it just feels like a part of me.

What music do you listen to the most at the moment?

At the moment I've been listening to Michael Jackson's off the wall album.  Today I listened to an early album by Kris Kristofferson.  If I want to listen to guitar playing, I listen to Django Rheinhardt.

How do you find time to compose new songs with such a heavy touring schedule?

I wait patiently for inspiration or a good idea and when it comes I try to take it to its fruition.  It's not always easy writing on the road. I've forgotten more things than I remember because I'm interrupted by a flight or something.

If you could perform with any musician in the world, who would you choose and why?

 I think I get extreme enjoyment playing with Frank Vignola.

What is the most exciting or surprising thing that has happened to you on stage?

Every night is exciting and every night is different and it's hard to say that one night is better than another.  There's always a different level of feeling in the room.

Your performance of Winnie The Pooh on Poppin Guitars was a wonderful surprise for your fans anything else like that on the horizon?

My future albums will include a lot of great guest artists including John Knowles and Doyle Dykes