So far 2008 has been good and looks like continuing. Just finishing up rehearsals with new UK rock band, 'Hot Leg' featuring Justin, Sam, Pete and myself. Justin is Justin Hawkins from 'The Darkness' and you can find us at www.myspace.com/teamhotleg .Live Uk dates soon to be announced with the album release later this year.UK tour with John Mayall's Texas Guitar Maestro Buddy Whittington in Feb/March was very cool and Buddy is back for 1 date, August 3rd and additional touring in November all dates which I am pencilled for.....www.myspace.com/buddywhittington. On stage playing with Gary Moore in March. Would have done more with Gary but for 'Hot Leg' commitments.15 weeks at number 1 in an independent UK jazz chart in late 2007 with new album 'Intrepid' and daily airplay on 'The Jazz' kept Protect The Beat' moving along nicely and the guys will be at Marlborough Jazz Festival on July 12th, and Brecon Jazz Festival (mainstage) August 10th! www.myspace.com/protectthebeatI find myself fortunate to be currently working with some of the top musicians in the UK at this time and whatever my status within the greater drumming fraternity, I owe so much of what I have achieved to these guys for the patience and inspiration they offer.
They know who they are but I guess you do not:
Derek Nash, Winston Blissett, Dave Ital, Tim Cansfield, Arden Hart, Jerry Springer (no, really!!) Justin Hawkins, Pete Rinaldi, Samuel SJ Stokes, Hot Leg, Andy Newmark, Phil Mulford, Pete Adams, Gary Moore, Buddy Whittington, Papa George, Bobby Tench, Mickey Moody, Derek Mc Entyre, Otto Williams, John Noyce, Neil Angilly, Mike Post, Thomas Lang, Pete Freezin, Steve Houghton, Dennis Rollins.
These guys and so many others like them keep it all musically challenging and commercially rewarding and that's so cool.....Hot Leg live session on Channel M...Here is the video to the latest Hot Leg single Cocktails.Below is the Video to Hot Leg's single, I've met Jesus which is released on December 15th.Below is the making of the video...video for the Hot Leg tune Trojan Guitar...Enjoy!!!
