A founder member of the infamous 80's ZTT group Das Psycho Rangers,
Since the late 70's,worked in many capacitys from Studio session musician, recording engineer, bass player, guitar, keys, and then finally in the late 90's The Pedal Steel,
Also served in the capacity of guitar tech to Ritchie Blackmore, Ry Cooder, MicK Box, Dave Stewert, Roddy Frame, and was often found as a stage /production or tour manager.
Became quite known as a Pedal Steel player with Culture Club, Dolly Parton, Uriah heep, Kathryn Williams, Bille Ray Martin, Zerocrop, Johnette Naplitano and on a host of independent relases by British singer songwriters, such as Alistair Artenstall, Andrew Morris, Colin Pollock, Glen Melling, Specci Chris.
I like Working as a recordist, and have done for many Years, and made records for and with many of the people listed above along with Jayson Norris, Rich Barnard, The Rebeccas, The Bad Robots, Beeches, Karim Fanous, Matt Collins, Astrid Brooke, Zube Records.
Now operating 2 London studios, one suite for songwriters and solo performers and the other for bands and ensembles, including a great live room for drums.
Thanks for adding me, greetings from the hills of Southern Ontario (Kanekota: means 'where the waters come from the earth' and from Dougie 'thahoketoteh'
I SO miss Sir William. Not to worry, I shall once again consume endless bottles of wine all night in your guestroom and write complete nonsense. Looking very forward to it.
Hey Steve, thanks for the feedback on Happy Lack of Balance - it's the first mix, with the eventual song featuring BVs, cello and flute! Might need your help there...
What brings you back to London from the depths of Surrey?
yeah come over this week - either to the Ditch or the Wick, choice is yours. or i could pop round to your penthouse?? no other punter gets home delivery i hope you realise :-P xx
Hail Honest! Nearly called you earlier to ask if you wanted to come and see Big Mamma's Door at Hoxton St tonight but just as well I didn't cos I'm still printing out and stapling the zine and won't get there in time... darn it. Once I've stapled I've got nowt on the horizon so yes, let's get on it :-) Big Knickers Love xx
Hi Steve, it was lovely to meet you at long last! Thanks so much to you and Dee for helping me out, I really appreciate it and looking forward to hearing the track. Have a fab weekend and speak soon x
all good this end mate :-) mike's bro is over from oz this week and they're putting the band together (Muscle Shoal) for an invite-only gig this sunday - only a stone's throw from your gaff n all. mike asks if you want to do some pedalling?? it promises to be an 80s-fest, depending on who turns up they could have the members of half a dozen 80s bands. starts about 3pm and will go on til about 9pm - you up for it?? hope so xx
Hey! Pardon the intrusion… just to let you know that we are playing our FIRST EVER LONDON SHOW on Easter Saturday - 11th April @ Fiddlers Elbow, Camden… entry is a mere ₤3 if you mention THE WHITE COATS on the door... please help us spread the word - hope to see you there!!
no probs mate, i know you see the little 'un on saturday mornings... and we were playing til 6am so it wouldn't have fitted in with your schedule!! tho it was a shame you didn't get to meet Fiona from Big Mama's Door, she said she had made your aquaintance on myspace via my friends list, which is nice :-) she's a top lady, looking forward to getting to one of her gigs soon... wanna come with?? big love xxxx
