Met up with Geoff Gascoyne and Adam Goldsmith this morning at Future Publishing’s offices in Balcombe St, NW1, to record a
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Chris Hodgkins
I was pleased to attend a celebration this evening, at The Crown in Southwark, of the work of trumpeter and
Merchandise Show
My MU colleague Maddy Radcliff and I visited the Promotional Merchandise Show at ZSL London Zoo this morning. Invited by
Parliamentary Jazz
A landmark evening at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards on the Terrace at the House of Commons, an event sponsored by PPL
Hart & Lord showcase
I attended the Hart and Lord Showcase this evening at The Record Club, Kentish Town Road, in Camden. Great to
Martin Taylor
Another rewarding trip to Future Publishing’s Baker Street offices today, this time to record a video interview with master jazz
Tom Robinson
I had the pleasure of meeting up with songwriter, presenter and activist Tom Robinson today at Future Publishing’s Baker Street
Clara Sanabras
I was delighted to catch Clara Sanabras with her excellent band this evening at The Forge in Camden in celebratration
Soho Festival
Following a visit to Abbey Road to catch the latest recording in Studio One by the Bromley continent of Rock
MU Forum, Glasgow
I was the main organiser of today’s MU forum ‘The Future of Music in Scotland’, which aimed to explore the
Farleigh meeting
Another very enjoyable meeting at Farleigh Golf Club today for the extended Hayes family and friends, with special thanks to
Artists and Managers
A pleasure to attend the Artist & Manager Awards last night at the Troxy, Commercial Road, Limehouse. The venue is a
Jacquelyn Hynes
Highly-respected flautist Jacquelyn Hynes has released her latest recording, an excellent collection of Irish flute tunes entitled Silver and Wood. Available
Folk Arts celebration
The All Party Parliamentary Group for Folk Arts hosted a celebration of folk music in the Jubilee Room at the
Will Pound Band
Alongside photographer Jonathan Stewart, I caught harmonica ace and BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Musician nominee, Will Pound last night
Choir at Wembley
Rock Choir provided an impressive part of the build-up to today’s Saracens v Harlequins rugby match at Wembley today. My
MP4 anniversary
I happily visited The Bedford, Balham, this evening (or as my brother Ken calls it, The Bedlam in Badford) to join
Safari jazz
Jonathan Stewart, photographer, and I made a debut visit to Safari Jazz, the monthly event hosted by drummer Rick Finlay
Derek Nash
I walked to Langley Sports Club, Eden Park, this evening to catch saxophonist Derek Nash and his premier four piece
The Musician (March)
The spring issue of The Musician is distributed to all members of the MU this week. Following four years of
Judith Owen
Mark Batchelor and I attended a unique performance this evening by singer, songwriter and pianist Judith Owen at the St
Bass Guitar Show
The MU hosted our regular stand at the main UK show for bass guitarists this weekend at Olympia. I joined
