MUSICAL BACKGROUND......I started playing bass at 17. My reputation and work have grown through word of mouth only; Ive never had a musical agent.
My first big session recording was at Real World.
I supported SaltnPepper on their Greatest Hits Tour.
I signed an album deal with Boogie Back Records.
I did a lot of gig dates and tour supports with Corduroy, Mother Earth
and a few other acts on Acid Jazz and Talking Loud..........RADIO.....I have played several live radio shows
Including: John Peel Session and KCRW in LA..........TOURS.....In between playing bass for Errol Brown (Hot Chocolate) on two successful tours and a stint in Spain, I toured America and Canada with Weekend Players supporting Groove Armada ; Sold out venues included The Wilton, The Troubadour and House of Blues (Sunset Boulevard), LA and on Broadway, New York; Weekend Players were Voted the Best Live Foreign Act by Billboard Magazine.......FESTIVALS.....I have played Glastonbury twice (Jazz Tent), V2000,
Ross Guilder (Denmark), and several others.......PRODUCERS I have worked with include:......Alan Tarney (Cliff Richards Producer), Pete Smith (Sting),
Dave Bascombe (Tears For Fears), George Akogne (Peter Gabriel),
Robin Taylor Firth (Olive, Nightmares On Wax),
Alistair Whitehead (DJ, Producer, Remixer)
Elliot Kennedy (Songwriter, Producer Take That, Celine Dion),
Mike Ward (songwriter Take That, Alison Moyet).......LIVE TV APPEARANCES......Later With Jools Holland - Naked City - T4
Barrymore - Something For The Weekend - MTV Chart Show
MTV Base Lounge and several music videos......CURRENT PROJECTS.....Writing and producing with a variety of artists and gaining popularity and respect with one particular band, Bare Knuckle Soul, who have been picked up by Giles Peterson and Trevor Nelson and played on Radio 1 and 1Extra. Check our website: www.myspace.com/bareknucklesoul......I also teach bass and beginner guitar. I have set up a small business called Bowfinger Music through which to channel my various projects......I am looking for regular session work and tours or any interesting musical work......
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