My Pupil Playing on TV
James is my top pupil and I found out the other day he was the feature when a camera crew came into school. (He neglected to tell me this himself, instead I heard it from the head of music) Follow…
Too Many Miles To Drive
Living in Liverpool is great at the moment but it does mean I have to drive 112 miles to get to gigs and teaching in Birmingham. Thank god for gadgets and audio to keep me sane. For example tom tom,…
Sitting in with Dr DoLittle
I’ve spoken with a friend and great contact that I’ve made since being in Liverpool; Matt Loughran, who is currently playing keys on the show Dr DoLittile. (From the people I’ve spoken to he’s apparently a bit of an MD…
Sold Out Gig at the Solihull Arts Complex
My gig last Sunday with the Big Swing was a sell out and seemed to go down pretty well. The Rat Pack Boys fronted the group and we got a few more bookings off the back of it. Sinatra, Sammy…
Updated Virb Playlist
I’m pretty new to the Virb but for me it’s got the formula right for social networking sites. Especially for musicians. I’m sure I’ll post on this once I’m into it a bit more. For now I’ve updated my albums…
Finger Lickin’ Good
This is the name of the group I’m going along to play with for the first time tonight. It’s an 11-member eclectic dance band playing show stuff, pop and soul. It sounds like a laugh and they’ve got a…
My Army -!- I mean Big Band
I have to say that the personnel I was given is a surprise; four trumpets, three sax’s, a flute, kit player with promise of pianist and TWO BASS players. Playing will always come first to me and I’m happy…
Music Heroes
The other night I met up with Dave Livesey to catch up and talk over some music ideas since we were both in Liverpool. Dave is currently writing music for the the Liverpool Phil. and their concert series which is…
Kelly Elliott
If you haven’t heard Kelly then you’re in for a treat!! Kelly is the latest up and coming female vocal artist in Britain. She has a new album out which is available to download on iTunes. It has reviews in…