Category: Musician
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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 […]