I'm home for a couple of days, and it feels very good indeed.
Don't forget, if you're in the Birmingham area tonight, I'll be guesting with the Stadium Big Band at Yardley Wood Social Club. We start at 8pm, and it's sure to be as fab a night as always.
Onwards then to Sweden for my debut with the @malmosymfoniorkester in four concerts titled The Spy Who Loved Me, paying tribute to the music of the Bond franchise.
Looking slightly ahead, if you're in or around High Wycombe, the @lpswingorch@nicolaenmmanuelle and I will be @wycombeswan theatre on May 31st with Another...100 Years of Big Bands. This show is different from the show we did last year at the venue, so please do come along. 3pm start. Monies raised will help with the charitable efforts of @karibuni_children , a wonderful organisation.
A smashing day spent with Mrs F. A long walk to Cleveleys, and a belting Sunday lunch at the always fabulous Illy's Bistro. Back onstage @theblackpooltower ballroom tonight with @lpswingorch for the lovely people @theopenworlds
What an absolute joy to see this fella on stage, with a big band, doing his thing. He was the one who carved the path for bods like me to follow. I have nothing but respect and admiration for Andy Prior.
A top night @thelowtherpavilion with @lpswingorch and @holcroftemma led by @georginajacksonmusic
The band played great, the audience were on their feet, and there were loads of lovely comments afterwards.
A great start to our 8 day stint in the NW.
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What a night!! 🤩
Our first concert in Lowther Pavillion, Lytham and it won’t be our last - watch this space!
Our sold out crowd were so wonderful and warm, dancing their socks off and raising the roof at the finale!
Matt Ford won over a whole new legion of North West fans being his brillant self ❤️and we had the North-west’s Sweetheart and Southport Jazz Festival producer Emma Holcroft guesting on swinging vocals.
The evening was made so special for all of us as Andy Prior agreed to come along and guest with us for a number. I know many of you remember him and his amazing Big Band that I was privileged to be a part of for many years. Andy gave me my first break and has always been so supportive so I was thrilled to hear that voice again, and the audience reaction showed that they were thrilled to hear him too!
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Where shall we play next?
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Unforgettable night on the Viking Sky! 🚢 Matt Ford absolutely rocked his debut set. If you haven’t seen his show yet, you’re missing out on some incredible music and pure energy. 🎤✨
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Come on Hinckley and surrounding areas....8 tickets left....8 tickets!! Just 8 more tickets. I believe in you. Always have. Always will. Tell your friends, tell your neighbours, treat your Aunty! However you do it, let's have a sell out.
7pm show.
Stunning 8 piece band, starring Mike Lovatt (BBC Big Band, BBC Proms, Bond soundtrack) Matt Regan (Syd Lawrence Orchestra, BBC Proms), Colin Skinner (Back to Basie Orchestra, John Wilson Orchestra, Sinfonia of London, BBC Proms), and the UK's finest - Neil Bullock, Dave Chamberlain, Pete North, Rob Buckland & Tom Mark.
The hits of Sinatra, Bublé, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Tony Bennet, Andy Williams, and more.
Winnie knows how frustrating it must have been for her dad, what with the M1 closed from Junctions 6 to 11a last night. 'At least someone's repairing the potholes eh?', she's thinking (probably).
Hopefully, the roads to and from Northallerton will be clear on Saturday when he appears as a guest with Alan Owens & The Forum Big Band.
Do please go along.
A lovely walk with The Prime Winnister this morning before setting off for tonight's gig in the big smoke. Winnie did ask me to remind you all that tickets are in short supply for her daddy's Salute to Sinatra & The Kings of Cool show at Hinckley's Concordia Theatre on Sunday 29th March. The show features his stunning 8 piece band, so do get your ticket today! Link in bio.
After completing boss level 6 on 'Dodge The Pothole' this morning, I find myself being awarded the honour of Dressing Room 1 by the gaffer @georginajacksonmusic ahead of our @lpswingorch 100 Years of Big Band show @dorkinghalls
I can't lie, it feels good... there's even a working sink!
I'm not getting complacent though... it can be a fickle old business😂
There are a few tickets remaining, so pop along and enjoy a smashing afternoon of great music.
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