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Vic Cracknell

Vic Cracknell

About Me

SINGER SONGWRITERS AND ACOUSTIC PERFORMERS - you've come to the right My Space here as I run VIC'S BUSKERS ACOUSTIC NIGHTS in SURREY and HAMPSHIRE - an opportunity for musicians to perform to a friendly supportive audience. I also have opportunities for originals artists to do "feature sets" or "support slots" from time to time. Regular venues:FARNHAM - LAST THURSDAY @ the Plough. GRAYSHOTT - ACOUSTIC SHOWCASE @ the Fox & Pelican. FLEET - LAST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ Propaganda Music Canteen. HASLEMERE - 1ST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH @ Crown & Cushion. ALTON - LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH @ Railway Arms. More info on 07917 403052. It is mainly pre-booked slots for these or "turn up on the night". A great opportunity for acoustic singer songwriters to get their music out there!More at www.vicsbuskers.co.ukAbout me - I've been playing music since I started learning the drums at 15 years old in the seventies and played drums in various bands. Later (much later) I took up the piano, singing and guitar. I've been a professional musician since 2005 and do a lot of gigs either solo, duo or with my "party" band Something 4 The Weekend around Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex. I write songs though I'm not very prolific.More at www.viccracknell.co.uk

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 10/25/2005
Band Website: viccracknell.co.uk
Band Members: I run ACOUSTIC NIGHTS and OPEN MIC'S in Surrey and Hampshire. A full PA set-up is provided including piano at most venues. There are opportunities for "feature sets" from time to time. Performers who have played at my nights or festival stages I have organised include: Byron Johnston, JJMD, Susie Clarke, Julia K., Indi Fisher, Lisa Theunissen, Carly Rockett, Jules Manning, Gavin Thomas, The Blue Light, Steve Grattan, Aimée, Damien Flynn, Amalthea, Billy Irvine, David Alexander, Anna Neale, Darin Robinson, Steve Gifford, Floron, Brassneck, The Source, Dan Britton, Chris Conway, Jay Parrack, 3 Style, Mark Buck, All Things Considered, Philippa Berry, Hidden Image, Manu, Sunday's Child, Bourbon Roses, Hannah Scott, Ashley Hayes, Lee Westwood, Nick Shorey, Charles Beckerson, Mike Dawes, This Way Up....and many many many more..............
Influences: As a performer myself my influences are very many and varied: Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams, Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, Elvis Presley, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Otis Redding, Lou Rawls, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Smokey Robinson, Neil Young, Cole Porter, Bob Dylan, Lennon/McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Elton John & Bernie Taupin, Muddy Waters, Joni Mitchell, Eric Clapton - they all influence me for different reasons.I've always liked good piano players like Nat Cole, Oscar Peterson, Joe Sample, Johnnie Johnson, Fats Domino, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elton John, Billy Joel, Monty Alexander and many more.
Sounds Like: Fun!
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Upcoming Acoustic Nights

A big thankyou to all the performers and supporters who have been coming to my acoustic nights. Had some really good ones recently - particularly those at the ever popular Propaganda in Fleet and The ...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:38:00 PST

WEYFEST RUSTIC STAGE LINE-UP 2008

Get on down to the Weyfest Music Festival at the Rural Life Centre, Tilford near Farnham, Surrey this Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th September.Fantastic acoustic stage (Rustic Stage) line-up:SATURDAY 6TH...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:39:00 PST

Gig cancelled on day!

I'm not sure if you've had this happen to you but I had a gig I was due to play on Friday at the Duke Of Wellington, East Horsley cancelled on the afternoon of the gig! I've been double booked and can...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Sun, 27 Jul 2008 02:21:00 PST

Gig Opportunity

Mike Dawes has had to pull out of tonight’s Acoustic Showcase at the Fox & Pelican, Grayshott. Get in touch if you would like the remaining spot: FOX & PELICAN, GRAYSHOTT - 1ST APRIL8-30...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:37:00 PST

Acoustic Showcase at the Fox & Pelican, Grayshott

TUESDAY 1ST APRIL at the Fox & Pelican, Grayshott GU26 6LGAcoustic Showcase hosted by Vic Cracknell featuring Mike Dawes, Anthea Neads, Philippa Berry, Floron Florenzo and Johny Rhys. FREE ENTRY. Star...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:57:00 PST

Happy 80th Birthday Fats Domino

Well before Elvis there were already guys in a rock'n'roll vein selling out concerts in the US. There can surely be few greater than Fats Domino who is 80 today. He was born Antoine Domino on 26t...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:16:00 PST

On Radio Tonight

Just a short message to say I am on Delta radio tonight just after 8pm with an interview/session with DJ Keith Woodhouse. wwwdeltaradio.co.uk  97.1FM or 101.6FM Cheers, Vic
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 07:58:00 PST

Delta Radio interview/session Monday 3rd March @ 8pm

I recorded an interview and session which goes out on Delta radio www.deltaradio.co.uk this Monday 3rd March around 8pm on the Keith Woodhouse show. Includes a couple of live songs from me & a new...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 11:40:00 PST

Oscar Peterson - the most amazing piano player

..>..> ..> I just heard news that Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson has died aged 82. I had the great privilige to see him perform at the Royal Albert Hall a couple of years ago and whilst he neede...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 04:40:00 PST

Ever Hopeful Of An Audience

A bit disappointing last night for my solo gig at the Fox & Pelican, Grayshott. Its really difficult to get an audience to come out and watch my solo gigs which can be a bit disheartening sometime...
Posted by Vic Cracknell on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:09:00 PST