It is not many youngsters who get the opportunity to perform at the Royal Tournament at Earl’s Court, one of the most prestigious events in the musical calendar, but under the tutelage of Ray Smith, in November, that honour fell … Continue reading →

A great event is coming up this Sunday, 13th November to celebrate all the good work our local teacher Simon Ash is doing with his pupils. 14 students from the Ash Bash Drum School in Bracknell perform at their Annual … Continue reading →

Yes – its one of the big names you have all been waiting for – Nicko McBrain the iconic drummer from metal legends Iron Maiden in clinic for DrumWright. 17th November at the Students Union, Reading University. For tickets from … Continue reading →

Then this is an event not to be missed!  

  Have just played a gig for the wedding of the keyboard player in my 60s band “Rock of Ages”, Steve Palmer.  It was a great night and, no doubt much to the despair of Steve’s new bride Lauren, he … Continue reading →

Max Weinberg has been the powerhouse drummer in Bruce Springsteen’s East Street band for nearly 40 years.  I saw him perform on a televised concert from Maddison Square Gardens and was bowled over by his mixture of “less is more” … Continue reading →

I had the privilege of seeing Eric Clapton and Stevie Winwood perform at the Albert Hall at the end of May.  The evening was made all the better by the fantastic rhythm section – Willie Weekes on bass and the … Continue reading →

I went to a gig at The Star in Guildford on Friday 13th May (the date proved to be significant!) to see my old bass-playing mate Barry Payne (who incidentally gets to look more like the Doc Brown in “Back … Continue reading →