This project was inaugurated in 2002 when David Rotheray (b. 9 February 1963, Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England) found himself with some down time during a lull in Beautiful South activities. He recorded a series of demos with musical friends at his home studio and, after realising that the project demanded more serious consideration, called on vocalist Sam Brown (b. Samantha Brown, 7 October 1964, Stratford, London, England) to help him re-record the material. The self-titled debut album by the newly minted Homespun was one of 2003's most charming releases, drawing on p...