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About Me

Hi!, I'm Originally from England, been living in Alabama over 5 years now and love it.. I spent my teenage years growing up in and around Calgary,Canada..and developed a love for ice hockey. I train in a martial art - Ninjutsu, it keeps me active, grounded and centered. Having been born and raised listening to 50's music, I have a passion for 50's stuff and of course Rockabilly music.. and not forgetting my drums...where would i be without them?? I am a down to earth, honest guy who doesn't like the head games people play with friends or otherwise.. if you got something on your mind, say it!!I play drums for the Martini Shakers, go check them out, I'd be more than happy to hear what y'all think.. good, bad, or indifferent

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My Interests

My Gretsch New Classic drum kit, Ninjutsu, English Football (soccer) dedicated Tottenham Hotspur supporter!! Come On You Spurs!! you will find me listening to each game via BBC online radio to every game I can..(usually Saturday or Sunday mornings)

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who studies Ninjutsu. Anyone into 50's stuff generally. Anyone at a Martini Shaker show, come on up and say hello we are there to entertain you!! I am guilty of throwing the odd drumstick from time to time, but usually keep that to aiming at Jory Lee

Music:

Rockabilly has got to be my favorite, but I'll listen to anything except rap.. I've given it a fair go, and sorry, can't get a damn thing out of it..

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Movies:

scary ones...wOoOoOoO action, funny.. as long as it isn't a chick flick, but then with the right chick..who knows...lol

Television:

hmm... not much on that thing thats worth it..but I do occasionally sit and watch some tv

Books:

Yep, I read some... at the moment I am reading the 6th book in the Dark Tower series by Stephen King. I also like Dean Koontz books, jack London, Jack Higgins to name but a few.

Heroes:

J.M. VanEaton, "Rockin" Lee Hugamn, Dickie "be-bop" Harrell, Terry Earle (Flying Saucers)and many more, but these guys stand alone in a league of their own!! Anyone who can move all four limbs independently has my utmost respect..cos im still trying to master it..lmao Billy Lee Riley, whom I first met 30 yrs ago, is THE man!!!!My Dad, my Mom, for putting up with me while i grew up and beyond... Anyone who stands up for themselves and what they believe in. Also is honest enough to admit when they make a mistake, or swallow their pride, and go with what they feel in their heart, even tho the outcome is not always what you expect or want

My Blog

Martini Shakers

Martini madness seems to have died out completely, what is the answer? should the band not have added a drummer? should they have stayed a background music type band that plays at restaurant/bars? see...
Posted by Wayne on Fri, 30 May 2008 06:45:00 PST

Check out this video: Lately Im Lonely Live at MCAC

This was a video shot Saturday, April 26, 2008 at the Magic City Arts Connection in Linn Park, Birmingham. The Martini Shakers doing our original "Lately I'm Lonely" Check out this video: Lately Im Lo...
Posted by Wayne on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 06:45:00 PST

the only thing constant is change

WOW lots of stuff has happened, some of which I will put here and alot that I wont.. If you know me, then YOU know who YOU are and what has happened.... ok, so Jody Britt decides that hes had enough M...
Posted by Wayne on Wed, 02 Apr 2008 06:33:00 PST

December 28th

December 28th was exactly five years since i came to Alabama. It was tough Leaving my kids right after Christmas that year and that was the last truely happy Christmas i had. since that time, my first...
Posted by Wayne on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:01:00 PST

Huntsville Havoc

Anyone who knows me, knows i love ice hockey.. so I leave work today, and drive from Birmingham, to Huntsville only to find they cacelled the game, I know its nobody's fault but man somehow I just fee...
Posted by Wayne on Sat, 15 Dec 2007 06:56:00 PST

Martini Shakers go national!!!

I already posted this as a bulletin, but figured id blog it too...so here it is in all its glory..lmaoAbout a month ago, the Martini Shakers recorded a couple of shows for the SAYS YOU! game show. We ...
Posted by Wayne on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 06:37:00 PST

reflections...

So, as the year draws to a close, i have to look back and reflect on all the shit that has happened this year... the year started brightly, with the Devastators (the band i was playing with at the tim...
Posted by Wayne on Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:24:00 PST