Top 5 Worst Gigs: No 5
(Whilst I’m on Eurobusk I’ve prepared these posts so even when I’m away I don’t miss a day of blogging.) When you start getting lots of gigs coming in and you’ve not got a lot of experience you have to…
And Away I go
I’m off to Eurobusk tomorrow. But My Top 5 Worst Gigs will be posted whilst I’m away. The gig with the Northern lights was a good laugh last night in Church Broughton, even if we did have to play a…
Northern Lights
This is a group a play with run by Chris Lydon. The line up varies from a small band to the a doubled up horn section for bigger works. The gig is sold out tonight and accompanied by a meal…
Holiday Breakup…One Step Closer To Eurobusk
I finished my last day of teaching this year. Few. My students are ace! I got cards and Christmas presents including two bottles of wine (very nice – although a little worried about where they got it form), gift voucher…
When It Gets Tough
No one gets an easy ride. You have to go through the crap some times to get where you cant to be. It’s sometimes all at once, and sometimes a little and often and personally christmas is usually a tough…
My Callet
I love my Jerome Callet Soloist and it’s still one of the best trumpets I’ve ever played. And although I’ve been playing my Callichio more and more I can’t bare to part with my Callet. I bought it with my…
Leather Hand Straps… to go with your Handbag?
I’m sure there are certain hot buttons for everyone. Not holding the trumpet properly and needless accessories are a couple of mine. Accessories such as the leather strap that some players have around their value casing. When I asked my…
Congratulations!! – Chris Birch
Chris Birch is a professional friend and a members of the Quarter Tones. Yesterday I found outthat he has recieved a distinction in his composition masters degree at Manchester University. He is now saving up for his Music PhD and even though he…
Dave Livesey – Professional Composer & Arranger
Why is it so difficult for people with actual talent to get into the field that they love?? My good friend and colleague Dave Livesey (from the Conservatoire) has still yet to have his talent put to good use. Dave…
Recording @ Abbey Road
A couple of years ago I went to record a few original tracks at Abbey Road. What a place!! (and a great canteen) I only spent a day recording in Studio 2 (where the Beatles recorded) but the amount of…