As much as I enjoy working in radio and running a disco, my real passion is performing live. I learned my trade in the clubs in the North-East of England playing in bands in the early 80's. Since making Spain my home back in 1986, I have been working as a guitarist and singer in the hotels, restaurants, and bars. I love all types of music and can turn my hand to just about any style required.
I have over 1000 songs in my repertoire ranging from the 60's to the present day. From The Beatles to The Killers, from Kenny Rogers to Ed Sheeran - I love it all. If it's a good song, the chances are that I can play it!
For the past 20 years I have been playing Sunday and Monday evenings at Moochers Jazz Cafe in Fuengirola. Moochers is a unique gig. Some nights I will be playing quiet background music, but more often than not, Moochers is the chosen venue for parties and celebrations and I find myself playing uptempo music and getting people up and dancing. Most Mondays I am joined on stage by Terri Ryan and together we work as "Sweet Illusion". We have been doing this for over 10 years. Terri has a great voice, amazing stage presence, and together we can rock any party. With live music 7 night a week a visit to Moochers is a must if you ever find yourself in Fuengirola. Check out the web page: www.moochersjazzcafe.comClick
Click on the picture to the right to see some video footage of Sweet Illusion.
Although I play and love music of all kinds, I supose at heart, I am a bit of an 80's rocker. Dire Straits, The Police, Chris Rea, - so many great performers and songwriters made their mark on this decade and are still so popular today. If you click on the picture to the right you can see me at an 80's revival evening bashing out Tainted Love by Soft Cell! In October 2015 I had an exciting new experience when I worked for the first time on a cruise ship. The Fred Olsen flag ship "Balmoral" was my home for 9 weeks and I had a fantastic time entertaining holidaymakers of all ages. I will be on the Balmoral again for most of the coming winter and I am very much looking forward to sailing to America in the early part of 2017.
if you click on the picture to the right you can see some footage of party night in The Morning Light Pub. |
Beautiful Balmoral
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