War Wound
The weekend starts. Work begins. I’m not really moaning about it, having a weekend full of gigs is great but I am starting to forget what should happen for normal people on a Saturday mornings. I’m sure it shouldn’t involve…
Last Week’s Show – South Pacific
Last week was spent in the Midlands playing South Pacific with a company I’ve been with since I was 19. It’s only an amateur show but they’re a good cast and I like to catch up with the friends I’ve…
Westend Shows And Their Musicians
Back in the day (i.e. before I was around) Westend show work was seen often seen as being bellow the higher class of players, coming second to session work and other London gigs. These days however the Westend sees some…
Down and Dirty With The Shades
It’s been a few days since my last post and quite a lot has happened. The most annoying being the snow that’s brought the UK to a stand still and essentially closed London’s borders. Not the greatest situation when I’m…
Show Disasters
I’m playing Me and My Girl in the midlands all this week and I can only imagine what horrors are in store. I’m not referring to the companies production, which are are always pretty good, I’m referring to past events…
Granny Tackled
I was playing a gig yesterday which involved a little walking and playing. The group had to walk an indian wedding from the car into the temple. Simple right? That is until some old granny behind me stumbled over her…
This Little Piggy Won’t Play The Trumpet Again
This Little Piggy went to Market, This Little Piggy Stayed Home, This Little Piggy had Roast Beef, And This little Piggy was Severed off by a collapsing keyboard stand!! This story might seem like something out of a musicians horror…
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…