Played Piano and Accordion (self-taught) since I was a child. Played piano in many Churches and Accordion in various bands over the years.
What was the first concert you ever went to?
Went with a friend to Fairfield Halls, Croydon, in the 60's and saw the Swinging Blue Jeans, Love Affair and the Nashville Teans.
What gear do you use?
I have two HOHNER piano accordions, one 72 bass and one 48 bass;
A modern GILES piano;
A CASIO PRIVIA PX-130, 88 note, weighted hammer action keyboard;
A KIMBARA 6 string guitar
Who was your biggest musical influence growing up?
Gospel music, Donovan and Beatles in the 60's....Genesis in the 70's, my friends were into this music and I thought it was wonderful. Also Foreigner, Pink Floyd and Whitesnake........
Are you in a band? Have you been in bands?
I play accordion in the Brendan Behan Pig and Whistle Band (Traditional Irish Folk).
- have played in various bands over the years....I also play at Open Mic Sessions; folk stuff and jigs on accordion and keyboards or jamming with other musicians in various types of music.
If you could jam with anyone, who would it be?
Playing accordion with The Waterboys, I think that would be fun......
What's the biggest audience you ever performed to? What's the smallest?
Playing accordion with Brendan Behan Pig & Whistle Band to crowds at GUILFEST 2012
Playing accordion to crowds at Crawley Folk Festival 2012.
Playing piano at concerts for soloists and choirs in Church - about 200 people.....
You're stuck on a desert island and only get to bring one album with you. What do you pick?
FOREIGNER - Very best and beyond.
I have loved this band since the 70's, beautiful music, very heart searching.....