So whats new? Well I’ve been writing away and I’m really happy with a couple of my efforts recently as I’ve written a few that I actually wanna sing myself (as opposed to pitching to other artists) which is exciting. So I’m demo-ing (is that even a word?) a couple at the moment and you shall hear the fruits of my labour V soon.
On the pitching to other Artists front..You may now be aware of the outrageous little trio of madams that are ‘The Dolly Rockers’. I wrote a song for them called Champagne Shirley. It’s very humorous and I love their version of it. If you haven’t heard it head on over to you tube and type it in. In fact, tell them it should be a single! Hehe! It should be on the forthcoming Album which is trés cool pour moi!
Another couple of my songs have been recorded by a brand new girl band managed by the X Factor superstar Louis Walsh! They are so New they don’t have a name yet but keep your ears to the ground as that could be interesting for me if that comes to fruition!
I have a couple of gigs coming up in the next few weeks in Jersey where I’ll be performing my songs along with a few of my fave covers, however as most of you know I am a gigaholic and play covers most weekends, so if anyone ever fancied coming along and shouting out a request then message me and I’ll tell you where I’m playing next!
Been running lots too…even did a 10k run the other week….just for fun! That’s insane isn’t it?! I know!
I hope to book in a few more gigs in London in the next few months so I’ll let you know when and where ASAP and hope to have a rendezvous with you in the not too distant future.
It’s my birthday on 3rd of October too…ah and my 2nd wedding anniversary on the 18th September! Lots of champagne then….I don’t know who I wrote Champagne Shirley about???!!
Had a hectic month of May, after a really busy couple of weeks gigging in Liverpool and the North West, including performing at the after party for the Hillsborough Memorial Game, with such Liverpool Legends as Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, Alan Hansen and the likes of Craig David and Westlife(!) I then went to Jersey (UK Channel Islands not the one by New York!) and while there I got a phonecall asking me to do a gig for Natalie Imbruglia in Prague. I played with her before Christmas last year but I had totally forgotten everything, and this was to be with a more stripped down band and a full 1 hour long set…with me singing Backing Vocals and playing Acoustic Guitar…arrrgghhh!!….so I was instantly worrying about playing the famous ‘Torn’ intro…haha! I had to re-learn all the songs at home, my fingers were hurting from so much guitar, then to London for a few days rehearsal, then onto Prague for the gig which went great, the guys in the band were all great and Natalie is cool too, so it was a pleasure to be part of it and hopefully I’ll get to work with her again this year as she is releasing her new album soon. Got back and had a day off before doing the Race For Life, 24 mins 58 seconds in the blistering heat, I far exceded my £50 sponsorship target and my total is now £395 so I was happy about that, and I just want to say thanks to everyone who sponsored me, it is greatly appreciated! Then onto Nice the next day, and then to Monaco where I am writing this from. It’s hot here too and I’ve burnt myself from not using enough sun cream, so take note people use a high SPF! Back in the UK tomorrow, which I’m glad about, as it’s always hard to be away too long and I try to make the most of being home as you never know what’s round the corner. Hope you are liking the new site, new pics and some new songs coming soon. Will be recording this month so I look forward to that, and I’m vowing to keep this news section up to date as much as I can!
