Ed Rome and the Connectors tour

I've been on the road just over two weeks now and it feels like I've been away for months! The Ed Rome tour has been exhausting but very enjoyable all the same. Aside from two dates we were supporting the excellent Easy Star All Stars (the guys who play dub versions of Pink Floyd and Radiohead). Really nice guys too, who we will hopefully support again sometime in the future.

The tour started in Kendal, Cumbria and ended in Falmouth, Cornwall. We went as far up as Scotland and even did a Cambridge gig (that was strange, coming home). We battled against exploding bass amps and a van which needed topping up with water every hour but we made it back in once piece! Watch this space for more Ed Rome gigs.

Les Mis - Guernsey

Just got back from Guernsey after playing Keys 2 for MMP production of Les Miserables in Concert. Featuring a cast from the West End, this was a special one as it is the first time the musical has been performed on the island, where Victor Hugo wrote the novel. Loved the island and met some great people. I will definitely be going back!

Secret Green gig

This month I played a gig in Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire with band Secret Green, featuring Francis Lickerish - guitarist, composer and founder member of The Enid. Fans of The Enid came from afar to see this small gig and it was a great success. Despite being a self-confessed fan of progressive rock I had never really heard much about The Enid. I have to say after listening to a lot of their back catalogue, it's pretty amazing stuff. Francis is now writing an album of his own which, from what I've heard already, sounds great. Will hopefully be doing more with Secret Green next year.

Endorse it In Dorset

This month kicked off with a weekend at the Endorse it In Dorset festival where I performed with Ed Rome and The Connectors (who I will be touring with in October). A very muddy but enjoyable weekend.

Jamie Oliver gig

I've just got back from a very last minute gig for Jamie Oliver at his garden party for family and friends. Played some piano, met some great people and ate lots of really nice cakes.