Category: Playing in a band
We just finished our first show playing material from the “Covering these tracks” album. This is an exceptional ensemble, “West Yorkshire meets West Coast USA” This is a different feel and vibe to other ensembles…
I first started creating music and playing live in 2015 and I am forever grateful for all those people who have offered support and encouragement. My first ever ukulele tutor Jessica Bowie got me into…
While working on material for “The Heartache” I listened back to some of the earlier recordings with my very first band “The Small Change Diaries” and thought “It might be fun to reunite the band”…
After 18 months of covid restrictions, yesterday was our first live rehearsal as a trio. We are currently working up a set for October 2nd which will be our first live outing for the all…
This has been a busy week with a number of musical rehearsals and it reminded me of the value of working with different musicians and the value of really looking at songs from a number…
I have been going to musical performances for 45 years and remain amazed at the differences in audiences. Perhaps I am in a minority, but when I go to a musical performance, I am there…
My first experience of playing live to an audience was busking in Guildford underpass in 1977. Those days I played acoustic guitar and on average would earn around three quid an hour which was a…
I just got back from playing with Brian Cullen and guests in Nagoya Japan. This was a wonderful evening in a small bar Country Joes which was like a small part of Americana in the…
“We human beings are tuned such that we crave great melody and great lyrics. And if somebody writes a great song, it’s timeless that we as humans are going to feel something for that and…
Next month I am delighted to be playing in Japan. This is a country I truly love, with great people, great music and terrific instruments. This will be ny 16th trip there and I never…