Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Jingle Bell Favourites in Dubai !
I’ve just returned from Dubai after five Christmas-themed concerts with the London Concert Orchestra, part of the Raymond Gubbay series. The performances took place at the Opera house with a 20 (plus) piece orchestra and 10 singers including soloists Alison Jiear and Matt Little. Temperatures may have been in their upper 20s outside, but inside […]
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Dark Side of the Beeb
I felt honoured to be invited to join the BBC Concert Orchestra for an evening of Film Noir music at the Royal Festival Hall on the 8th December. We rehearsed 120 minute concert schedule for 2 days at Abbey Road studios under the direction of conductor, Robert Ziegler. One particular challenge for me was to […]
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Strictly No Tears!
Another tick for my ever shortening ‘bucket list’ ! Last Saturday I found myself up in Blackpool for a one-off appearance with the epic 80s band, Tears For Fears. Just 3 and a half minutes of ‘Everybody Wants To Rule The World’, but certainly a memorable occasion on this special episode of Strictly Come Dancing […]
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Going Dutch with the DSE
Having just returned from Holland after 8 gigs in 12 days with the Dire Straits Experience, I feel compelled to let everyone know what a great band they are. With Chris White on Sax and Chris Whitten on drums, both original members of Mark Knopfler’s epic band, this is far more than just a ‘tribute’ […]
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Dire Straits Experience
I shall be touring with the ‘Dire Straits Experience’ out in Holland and Belgium for 2 weeks from November. This is for me a new band I’m working with and I’ve certainly come to have a true appreciation of the music since rehearsing for three solid days. The band is run by Chris White, one […]
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‘Strictly’ at the Beeb !
I was delighted to be invited to join the BBC TV Strictly band on Saturday 27th September for the 2nd episode of the 15th series. It has been awhile since I last worked with them. With a no-depping policy in the band, these occasions rarely come up. But the opportunity arose and it was a […]
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The Big ‘Y’
A couple of weeks ago I attended the Yamaha offices in Milton Keynes for two days training on their Acoustic and Hybrid piano range. I was really impressed at what I saw and I’m definitely feeling very excited about plans for future promotions and a new working relationship which I can’t say too much about […]
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Paul Young at the Sunshine Festival
Couldn’t have picked a better, sunnier day for this gig – the Sunshine Festival on August 27th. And a delight to work with Mr Paul Young and his band featuring Jamie Moses on guitar. The festival, of which Paul was headlining, took place close to Cheltenham. A brilliant audience and a great team working behind […]
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Tony Hadley in Rome
I had the pleasure of working with the voice of Spandau Ballet, Mr Tony Hadley back in July the 15th. Just a one-off gig, standing in for his MD, Phil Taylor. But what a pleasure. A fabulous band and a ‘Top Turn’. It was a 90 minute concert in the Valmonte Outlet so I had […]
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Welcome
Finally my website has been updated. Harrah ! In addition to providing information about me and my latest activities, I’m now putting a little more focus on the teaching side of things. I’ve always enjoyed this aspect and that’s why I’ve decided to add a ‘Musical Educational Resources’ section. This is specifically geared towards students […]
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