Two really low res fuzzy photos from the first time I ever met Steve Mackey.
2007 or 2008, Florence was recording with Steve at his studio in the old school house on Arnold Circus in Shoreditch. I was invited along to track guitar; first time i'd ever been part of a proper session which was nerve-racking in itself, but the fact that the coolest bass player England had ever produced was leading the session made it all the more daunting.
But Steve dispelled all the anxiety in a heartbeat with absolute kindness, encouragement and inspiration. We were very lucky to have a legend like him support us in the early days. Here's to Sheffield's finest.
