Started playing guitar at 16. Inspired by Clapton, Dire Straits, all of my dads music. Eventually was inspired by reggae music. Inspired by Toots, King Tubby, all rootsy stuff. Developed a finger picking reggae style of playing. Recently discovered the awesomeness of bluegrass, country and folk music. Tony Rice is a massive inspiration to me.

First one was my mates band Away from home. Best thing about it was the pure College-y rock sound. First big gig I went to I think was Oasis in Manchester City stadium. Also amazing. Been to countless gigs over the years from Millencolin to Jimmy Cliff, Martha Tilston to Aerosmith. Also saw Toots and the Maytals in Leeds.

My guitar is a Martin GPCPA3 with Fishman Aura pickup. Its the greatest thing ever. I also have a Fender strat, Fender Deluxe amp and a Marshall acoustic amp. I use Ableton Live mainly for recording and production but also like Logic and would like to get stuck in to Pro Tools when I get the chance.

Mark Knopfler and Clapton. They are what inspired me to play guitar.

I was in a Funk covers band called "White Men Can't Funk" and was also in a reggae/pop/blues/folk band called "The Melodica's New Reed" which has since disbanded.

Tony Rice most definitely. Martha Tilston, John Frusciante or Toots and the Maytals.

Unity Day in hyde park Leeds I think it was 2009. Best gig I ever played. Second to last on on the 2nd stage and cause it was raining and we were playing in a tent we had a big crowd. It was awesome.

"To record only water for ten days" by John Frusciante. It has been my favourite album since I was about 17 but I still have no clue what the lyrics mean. Go figure. But it is amazing.