California
Following his fathers death in the early nineties, Ewen moved back to the North East , and then from there moved to California to marry Sue.
Ewen was also retired at this point, but , continued to write songs throughout, and make regular visits back to the UK to do tours, in places such as Cramlington Folk Club, The Grove, Otley Folk Club, and many more.
Ewen passed away Suddenly from heart failure, whilst staying at friends in Rotherham.