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From Drums to 40+Years, A Journey of Songwriting, Performing and Producing.

  • As a drummer with over three decades of experience in the music industry, I've had the privilege of exploring various genres, collaborating with talented artists, and honing my skills as a songwriter, musician, and performer. My journey has taken me from behind the drums to center stage, encompassing recording studio ownership, production, engineering, and technical design.
Key Beats:

  • Songwriting: With over 30 years of writing and publishing original music, I've had the opportunity to express my creative voice across various genres, including popular music, TV, and Film soundtracks, and lots of live production.
  • Performing: As a musician, I've had the privilege of sharing my songs with audiences through live performances, from small clubs to large festivals, concert halls even the odd arena show!
  • Recording Studio Owner/Producer/Engineer: With extensive experience in recording studios, I've worked with numerous artists, producers, and engineers, honing my skills in audio production, technical design, and performance execution.
  • Live Sound Engineer/Technician & Designer: I've brought my knowledge of drumming and music to various live sound applications, including theater, live concert, and broadcast productions.

Live performances and Production at iconic venues and festivals around the world!

Some of the highlights that stand out to me include:
 
  • The London Palladium: A legendary West End theater in London known for its rich history and stunning architecture.
  • Nice Jazz Festival: A premier jazz festival held annually in Nice, France, featuring top jazz musicians from around the globe.
  • La Cigale Theatre Paris: A historic concert hall in the heart of Paris, France, with a reputation for hosting top-notch performances.
  • Glastonbury Festival: One of the most famous music festivals in the world, held annually in Pilton, Somerset, England.
  • The Melkveg Amsterdam: A popular music venue in Amsterdam, Netherlands, known for its lively atmosphere and eclectic programming.
  • Velodrome Berlin: A historic velodrome turned concert venue in Berlin, Germany, featuring a unique blend of sports and music events.
  • Blue Balls Festival Lucerne: A celebrated music festival held annually in Lucerne, Switzerland, showcasing a wide range of musical genres.
  • Birmingham Symphony Hall: A renowned concert venue in Birmingham, England, known for its exceptional acoustics and stunning architecture.
  • London 02 Arena: A state-of-the-art entertainment complex in London, featuring a variety of events, including music concerts and sports games.
  • The Astoria London: A popular live music venue in London, known for hosting emerging and established acts from around the world.
  • The Brixton Apollo: A legendary music venue in London, featuring a diverse range of performances, from rock to jazz to hip-hop.
  • Reading Festival: One of the UK's most iconic music festivals, held annually in Reading, England, showcasing a wide range of musical genres.
  • Massey Hall Toronto: A historic concert hall in Toronto, Canada, known for its stunning architecture and exceptional acoustics.
  • Gagarin Athens: A popular live music venue in Athens, Greece, featuring a diverse range of performances from around the world.
  • Royal Festival Hall London: A renowned concert venue in London, part of the Southbank Centre complex, hosting a wide range of musical events.
  • Staples Centre L.A: A state-of-the-art entertainment arena in Los Angeles, California, featuring top-notch music concerts and sports games.
  • Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: A premier concert venue in Glasgow, Scotland, known for its exceptional acoustics and stunning architecture.
  • Earls Court London: A historic exhibition center turned concert venue in London, hosting a wide range of musical events.
  • Royal Albert Hall: One of the most iconic music venues in the world, located in London, featuring top-notch performances from around the globe.
  • Cotton Bowl Texas: A legendary sports and entertainment complex in Dallas, Texas, hosting football games and music concerts.
 
A Studio Life:
 
  • I am humbled to have seen, listened and worked in so many fantastic places, the inspiration and pleasure of working in so many world-class studios highlights to include: Monnow Valley - Monmouth, where Oasis, Stereophonics and Feeder have recorded; Real World - Bath, a favorite haunt for Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, and Level 42; Clear Lake - Burbank LA, where Foo Fighters, Maroon 5, and Katy Perry have laid down tracks; NRG - Hollywood, with its iconic history of recording sessions with Michael Jackson, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and so many more; Grand Street - NY, where Alicia Keys, Kanye West, and Jay-Z have all spent time in the studio; RockField - Monmouth, a go-to spot for Robert Plant, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, EMF and Metallica; La Manoir - France, with its luxurious atmosphere and recording credits from Sting, Seal, Sheryl Crow, and James Morrison.
  • Recording, writing and producing, has given me great pleasure over the years, providing creative and engineering/production services to some fabulous artists and bands.
 
Some Name Drops:
 
  • Some of the incredible artists I have worked with:
  • Marty Wilde, Kim Wilde. Joe Brown, T’Pau, Go West, Dollar, Bucks Fizz, The Drifters, The Shadows, Albert Lee & Hogans Hero’s, Yngwie Malmsteen, Philip Sayce, Steve Winwood, Eric Clapton, EMF, James Johnstone, Apollo 440, Mark Smith, Kosheen, Catatonia, Carter USM, PWEI, Foo Fighters, Monkey Kingdom, Kaiser Chiefs, Caron Wheeler, Kira Mac, Robert Plant, 4* Mary, Fields of Nephilm, Mr Big, Radiohead, Mud Morganfield, Asian Dub Foundation, Ricky Warwick, Nizlopi, Davina & The Vagabonds, Shola Ama, Madonna, Chrissie Hynde, Mark Decloedt, Joan Armatrading, Katie Night Adams (My Fair Lady,Phantom), Craig Blundell, Ian Dench (Beyonce, Shakira) Omar Hakim (David Bowie, Sting), Ricky Lawson (Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones), Damon Johnson, JJ Belle (Grace Jones, George Michael), Black Stone Cherry​.