He is really nice. Bysshe and I met him after the Durham show. We met him, Jesse and the new keyboard player (sorry- forgot his name). They were all very nice (and pictures will be forthcoming as soon as Bysshe gets her 'puter working again).
However, I don't know that I would count on him being forthcoming about "news" type stuff. He was rather noncommittal on those types of questions. But other than that, he spent a good 15 minutes or more with us in the cold and sprinkles to have a pleasant chat.
(Thanks, Boz!)