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LATEST NEWS !!!

20/07/08

Hey Folks, Barclay James Harvest have been busy recently, if you follow this link you can view a German TV show we played at!!

 Life is For Living

 

10/07/08

I am now endorsed by Roland.

 

Upcoming Shows 

25 Apr 2008    Radio City Sam Sanderson                                    Liverpool                              02 May 2008   Bonn - Barclay James Harvest                               Bonn                                    09 May 2008   Lipa Sam Sanderson                                              Liverpool                          23 May 2008   Private Laura Critchley                                          Scotland                             24 May 2008   zelt festival Barclay James Harvest                         Konstanz                           28 May 2008   muhle Hunzigen Barclay James Harvest                  Rubigen                            29 May 2008   glashaus Barlcay James Harvest                             Reinach                            30 May 2008   Open Air Wolfhalden Barlclay James Harvest        Wolfhalden                         31 May 2008   Fohrewaldli Barclay James Harvest                                                                19 Jul 2008           Prog Festival Barclay James Harvest            St Goarshausen                         25 Jul 2008          Open Air Kurpark Barclay James Harvest     Bad Krozingen                        6 Aug 2008          Open Air im kurpark                                     D-BEILNGRIES                    7 Aug 2008          Freilichtbuhne                                                D-PLAUEN                            8 Aug 2008          Freilichtbuhne Killesberg                               D-STUTTGART                       20 Aug 2008        Ferienzauber Barclay James Harvest             Kraftwerk                             21 Aug 2008        Chateau De Beaufort Barclay James              Beaufort                               22 Aug 2008        Freilichtbuhne Zons Barclay James Harvest    Dormagen                             23 Aug 2008        ZOM NIGHT                                                ch-wetzikon                         24 Aug 2008        Warsteiner Hockeypark                                D-MONCHENGLADBACH

                                                  

 

31/03/08

 

I am now fully endorsed with Hardcase drum cases.. AVE IT!  to visit their site click the logo.

31/03/08

Barclay James Harvest new dates announced, we will be rockin Europe from the 23rd May to the 1st of June check out BJH web site for Details.

 

28/03/08

In conjunction with ADC drums, Sonor drums and Paiste Cymbals I will be Performing at a Drum clinic in frodsham on 28th March starting at 3.30

Short Video of Clinic, Me Gavin Kaufman and JJ Rio

 

 

11/02/08 

It is now official World wide, I'm exclusive with SONOR drums, last week I was added to the National roster of endorsee's, my name is on the Sonor website with a link to myown.

If thats not enough Paiste.com has featured me on the news page of their website with a short video that was recently filmed on a studio session I did last week.

NOW  CHECK OUT MY NEW STUDIO VID!

 

                    

01/02/08

The number one Project album is out now, I'm on a few tracks, money raised all goes to charity.  The album is available in HMV, Woolworths, Tesco, Itunes etc.

20/01/08

Laura Critchley - After a few months break i'm back with Laura down in London at the Bedford in south London on 22 January, the gig is live on the Venue's web site so check it out, joining us on the bill is the extrememly talented Marcus Bonfanti.

 

THE NUMBER ONE PROJECT - ECHO ARENA 19th JANUARY 2008

Rehearsals begin on the 7th Jan for the number one show, i'm happy to announce i'm part of the house band, right now i've no idea who i'll be performing with but artist who have confirmed are below.

Anthony Hannah                                                 Swinging Blue Jeans
Atomic Kitten                                                     The Christians
China Crisis                                                        The Farm
Dr and The Medics                                             The Icicle Works
Eton Road                                                          The Real People
Frankie Goes To Hollywood                               The Scaffold
Hollyoaks Cast                                                    Shack                           
Mike Pender of The Searchers                           
Sonia (Evans)
Ray Quinn                                                         
Thea Gilmore                                                     
Paul Holden and The Talk Abouts

 

THOMAS LANG - A special show in conjunction with the fresh festival, Tom and his band, Paul Thomas - Sax, John Wheatcroft - Guitar, Vicky Edwards - Bass, Steve Savage - Keys and me on Kit we'll be performing at Liverpool Philharmonic on Saturday 5th January its a late one 11.pm start!!!

JANUARY 2008!!!

 

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NEW YEAR SHOW

NATASHA HAMILTON - we will be performing tracks off her new upcoming album at a special New Year's Eve show.      (Hamiltons night club on Victoria Street)

 

 

20/11/07                  * * *          NEWS   FLASH               * * *                                           

BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST   - Roy Martin has been pulled away from the pending tour , so with only a few days before it starts 4 new tunes to learn and not much time, i'll be stepping in for Roy, see below for dates if your local (or not) come see a show its not to be missed!

                                                     Winter Tour Dates

 

22/11/07      The Robin 2                        Bilston

23/11/07      The Garage                         Glasgow

24/11/07      The Boardwalk                   Sheffield

25/11/07      Waterfront                          Northwich

26/11/07      The Stables                         Milton Keynes

27/11/07      Astor Theatre                      Deal

29/11/07      De Kade, Zandam,              The Netherlands

02/12/07      Capitol Hannover                Germany

03/12/07      Stadthalle, Aurich,               Germany

04/12/07      Salle Fraternité, Malmedy,   Belgium

06/12/07      Getaway, Solingen,              Germany

07/12/07      City Forum, Euskirchen,       Germany

08/12/07      Quasimodo, Pirmasens,        Germany

09/12/07      Kurhaus, Baden Baden,       Germany

10/12/07      Zenith, Dijon,                       France

12/12/07      Z7, Pratteln,                         Switzerland

13/12/07      Tonhalle, München,              Germany

 

18/11/07

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Come down tomorrow to Liverpool's HMV on Bold street we have a live show in the store for her debut Album, show time 7.30

15/11/07

NATASHA HAMILTON - New restaurant opening tonight in the Met Quarter, we will be playing a few songs from the Recent tour we did with Lionel Richie then Straight over to "Hamiltons" new night club for a bit more.

13/11/07

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Laura has a Promo gig in famous London Jazz Pizza Express tomorrow 14th November  its and early one 2pm start!

8/11/07

NUMBER 1 PROJECT - Recording Sessions for the Liverpool number one project have been in full flow! recently, i've recorded songs for Natasha Hamilton "Your My World", Claire Sweeny "The Story of my Life", Ray Quinn "You to me are Everything" and Sonya "She Loves you" all of the above will be on the new CD available in January.

12/09/2007

 

Upcoming shows

 

19 Sep 2007, Laura Critchley Charity Show

20 Sep 2007, Tony James - Arley Hall and Gardens

21 Sep 2007, Natasha Hamilton Dorchester Hotel

26 Sep 2007, Laura Critchley - Rhyl Pavilion
27 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Rhyl Pavilion
01 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Mancheter Apollo
02 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Mancheter Apollo
03 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Birmingham Symphony Hall
05 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Colston Hall Bristol
06 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - New Theater Oxford
07 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Regent Theatre Ipswich
09 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - King Georges Hall Blackburn
10 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - St George's Concert Hall Bradford
16 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - City Hall Sheffield
17 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Civic Hall Wolverhampton
19 Sep 2007, Laura Critchley - Pavillions Plymouth
20 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - International Arena
21 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Brighton Centre
22 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Royal Centre
23 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Album Launch
24 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Hammersmith Apollo
25 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Empire Liverpool
26 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Empire Liverpool
27 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Empire Liverpool

29 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Winter Gardens
30 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Opera house
31 Oct 2007, Laura Critchley - Town Hall & Crypt Middlesbrough
 

 

08/08/07

BARCLAY JAMES HARVEST - I'm flying out to germany next thursday 16th August once again with the legendary BJH featuring Les Holroyd to perform two shows at the "Rock of Ages" festival its been a year since playing with Barclay, there's no rehearsal two new songs in the set and a whole load of Rock! cant wait.

 

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Straight After getting back from Germany with the barclays Its back on the Road down to London for a special Laura Critchley show, see her site or myspace for details

 

21/07/07

ROB DAVIES - I've been drafted in last minute to record an album with the up and coming Rob davies stay tuned for more information and release date.

 

16/07/07

ROW Z - If any one is into flowers you can see me performing at the Tatton Park flower show for four days 18,19,20 and 22nd July from 2 pm with the amazing guitarist Richard Smith.

 

15/07/07

KIRK WARD - if you were lucky enough to see Lionel Richie on tour with Natasha hamilton supporting him, you will have noticed the hansome guitarist to my left, we have just finished some recordings to his new album out soon, this guy needs to be checked out!

 

02/07/07

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Summer Pops support show with Deacon Blue Thursday 5th July.

 

22/07/07

PETE WYLIE - Knowsley festival Main Stage Saturday 23rd June, the Mighty Wah will play 40minutes of Petes classic back catalogue, you may be interested in seeing the other bands on stage with us, The Thrills, The View, The Coral, and of course "The Who"

 

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Knowsley Festival Myspace Stage Sunday 24th June, Laura will be perfroming some of her songs from her debut album Sometimes I.

 

18/07/07

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Last minute gig, we will be perfroming at the Cobden Club for Paul Kramers "Hit Sheet" Magazine

 

03/06/07

SIMON WEBBE - finally the track ride the storm is available to hear check the media page.  Also if you search the sun website you can now see the video to go with the track, good friend Alex Reid can be seen giving it the rock pose!  Enjoy

 

27/05/07

NEW VIDEO - check out the media page for a new video of Natasha Hamilton live at Wembley Arena. or if you fancy watching the whole set Click Here.

 

25/05/07

Lots of news to report :-

 

NATASHA HAMITON's Lionel Ritchie support tour is going great, we've met some great people, Lionel's Band is Amazing!

especially Oscar Seaton, Lionel's Drummer, One of the nicest guys I've met on this tour, all you drummers check him out!

if you take a trip to you tube and type in Natasha Hamilton Lionel Ritchie there are a few videos up there of the Wembley show which was recorded or check out my media page or my space page.

 

SIMON WEBBE'S new single Ride the Storm is set for release on 18th June, short clips are already being played on various music channels, the film Fantastic Four 2 is out on the 15th June if you fancy hearing it there 1st.

 

LAURA CRITCHLEY  date just in, we are now playing Knowsley Hall on the 24th of  June along side artists such as Joss Stone, Keane, The Zutons, Madness and Many more.  Also Laura's Video that i appear in toward the end has reached number 8 in the chart last week, FANTASTIC!

 

 

 

24/04/07

SIMON WEBBE - look out for Simons new single RIDE THE STORM which we recorded back in March, this is the theme for the new blockbuster movie Fantastic Four 2 - Rise of the Silver Surfer, the song was co written by good friend Alex Reid check him out!

 

20/04/07

NATASHA HAMILTON TOUR ANNOUNCED - We will be supporting Legend Lionel Richie on his UK Arena Tour see dates below. Order tickets now before it's too late!

 

 

 

27 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Manchester MEN Arena
26 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
23 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Belfast Odyssey Arena
20 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Nottingham Arena
19 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Cardiff CIA
17 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Birmingham NIA
11 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Manchester MEN
09 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Manchester MEN
08 May 2007, Natasha Hamilton - Sheffield Hallam FM Arena 

 

 

12/04/07

NATASHA HAMILTON - now working on her own original project, we'll be performing at Birmingham ICC this Saturday 14th April along with Bill Bailey and Ruby Turner.

 

 

29/03/07

LAURA CRITCHLEY - currently on tour supporting the Sugababes made her 1st music video for the single Sometimes I, check out the sneaky appearance from her band, Nick Ellison - bass,Micheal Gay - Guitar Barney Taylor - Keys and Me on drums.  ENJOY!!! also check out Laura's myspace for more videos of the recent Liverpool show at the Performance rooms

SOMTIMES I  - video now on media page.

 

19/03/07

SIMON WEBBE - off to London this week to do some recording with Ex Blue man Simon Webbe look out in the next few months for the news!

 

 

13/03/07

RED NOSE DAY!!! - Xander and the smoke pockets full 7piece band will be performing at the Tea Factory Liverpool on Friday 16th March, hosted by Matt Littler (Max - hollyoaks) cool tunes, comedian, and loads of drinks offers!! 

 

30/02/07

After the success of the Liverpool show with Laura Critchley a 2nd promotional date has been added to her busy schedule. 21st march Cobden Club London.
 

 

15/02/07

LAURA CRITCHLEY - Recently Signed, Laura will be perfroming at the Performance Rooms, sefton street Liverpool on 1st March gearing up to the support tour with the Sugababes, this one is not to miss! Check myspace for more info on Laura

Band line up Guitar/vocal - Michael Gay, Bass/vocal - Nick Ellison, Keys/vocal - Bad Boi Barney, and Drums n Shaker - ME!

 

12/01/07

NEW VIDEOS!!!  Check out the media page to see videos of  me with, Atomic Kitten, Elvis Costello, Barclay James Harvest and at the practice pad!!!

 

1/01/07

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

 

29/12/06

CLASSIC MEETS ROCK! Barclay James Harvest have just released a live DVD and double CD of the orchestral Tour we performed in August 2006 for more info or even to purchase this fantastic show follow the link to BJH home page.

 

 

17/12/06

My last big show of this year i will be in France with Patricia Kass on the 23rd,unfortunatly this is a private function otherwise your all invited! Merry Christmas.

 

30/11/06

I've been asked to play for the Michael Shields "Bring him home concert" at Liverpool's Empire Theatre this coming Monday 4th December,  I will be performing with Atomic Kitten, Pete Wylie and the Farm. The event will also include performances from soul diva Gloria Gaynor, comedian Ricky Tomlinson, the Bay City Rollers, Mike Pender and the Searchers, a 120-piece gospel choir, Garry Christian, Eaton Road, and an orchestra. Come down it should be a great Evening.

 

29/11/06

The Christians will be performing a short gig tomorrow Thursday 30th underneath the Big screen Television in Liverpool Town Centre from 6pm till 7pm. Garry Christian, Stewart Boyle, Neil Griffith, Mike Triggs and Myself. And for all you devoted fans, we have an official show on Friday 1st December at the Carling Academy with the full band. Bobby Kewley on Bass who has just had a Beautiful baby. Congratulations.  

 

19/11/06

IT'S CHRISTMAS!!! yes that time of year again, the Toni James Band will be turning on the Christmas lights in Southport today! with special Guest Curley Watts!!! come and enjoy the festive experience.

 

07/11/06

Back from Dubai with The Christians after 3 great shows next up Thomas Lang show for Liverpool's Music Week.  We hit the stage around 10pm in the Magnet bar, Hardman street.

 

 

05/10/06

Check out the Media Page new track added, this is a compilation of the live DVD/CD of the Barclay James Harvest Tour earlier this year with the Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

 

 

29/10/06

Some Past Studio Session's are starting to surface on myspace, check out this talented young singer song writer, BEN ONONO. The track Caramel

 

 

28/10/06

New Tracks added to the Media page. I've been in the studio with Xander and the Smoke Pockets over the past few days, check out the two short clips of audio, hopefully these will be available soon following an album.

 

26/10/06

Been in Parr Street Studio's recording some new tracks for Thomas Lang, hopefully a new album will be released mid next year, stay tuned....

 

24/10/06

Check out the new photo gallery, many pictures are now up for viewing new and old. To access other gallery's press the toggle button at the bottom left of the viewer.

 

11/10/06

New Shows announced with The Christians, if you can get out to Dubai or Bharain on the 1st 2nd and 3rd of Nov  it should be a rockin show!

 

10/10/06

Original show with Toni James, London Pizza Express Knightbridge tickets £12 show time 9.30. will be performing with Jack Stevens on bass/vocal and Pete Watson on keys/vocal

 

25/09/06

This weekend sees me flying out to Cannes to play with the Beautiful Patricia Kass hopefully photo's to follow.

 

 

07/09/06

Xander and the smoke pockets now have a residency at the BELUGA bar on wood street, every Wednesday from 10.30 COME DOWN!!!

 

11/08/06

Next on the agenda is Hey on Wye festival with the Christians next Friday 18th August, Hopefully more gigs will be added soon but just in case add the 1st of December to your diary's to, The Christians will be performing at Liverpool Carling Academy.

 

 

 

29/04/06

Back from the BJH tour, and next up is a string of dates with Thomas Lang. Check out his official site at www.thomaslang.co.uk. Birmingham, Liverpool and London are on the schedule this time around.


Dates as follows...
30/04/06 Birmingham Academy

05/05/06 Liverpool Academy
06/05/06 London Academy