Biography

                                                                        

2020 - 2024
Touring and recording.

2020 - Lockdown.

2017-present. 
touring , tv and film work

2015-2017
DFDS Ferries.
sailing to Amsterdam.

2010-2015
MSC Cruise lines.
soloist sailing to Portugal, Spain, Netherlands and Guernsey.
soloist sailing from Italy to Dubai, Greece and turkey.
Duo sailing from Italy and Greece and Turkey.
DFDS Ferries. 
soloist and host, incl. sound engineer.

2008-2009
P&O cruise lines. 
Showroom headliner..

2006-2008
Performing in UK and tutoring.

2005-2006.
Royal Carrribean cruise lines. 
Lounge soloist.

2004-2005
Butlins. 
Lead guitarist with house band.

1994-2004
Carnival cruise lines 
Ecstasy, Fascination, Destiny, Triumph. soloist 10 years.

1986-1994
Performing in Las Vegas with;
Flamingos
Anita Sarawak
Gary and Sandy
The Platters Music Director.
Palace Station Musical Director.
Union Plaza Musical Director.

Noted venues.   
Caesars palace, Bally's, The Dunes, The Sands, Excalibur, Hilton, Flamingo, Mirage, Stratosphere, The Mint, Treasure island, The four Seasons, Haven, Warner, Bradford Alhambra, Leeds Civic Theater .

                                                       

Shows with:
The Supremes, The Drifters, Carl Perkins, Janet jackson, Bob Geldorf, New Glen Miller Orchestra, Phyllis Diller, Marty Wilde, Kenny Ball, George Burns, Debbie Reynolds, Jerry Lewis, Les Dawson, Tony Christie.
                       

                                                       
1983-1986
Europes top showband Trans Europa Express
Silja lines cruise lines.
Dolphin cruise lines.

1980-1983
Various venues with original rock bands.
Trilogy, The Howard Ellis band. Mr. Moonlight.
Haven holidays. 2 seasons. Talk of Ayr. 1 Season. Alynsons Night club Liverpool.
Wrote and performed an original musical OZ, IZ...OK! Sold out at the Civic Theatre, Leeds, and the Alhambra, Bradford.

1972-1980
Touring throughout the North of England with original band.
Offered the role of the Priest in Jesus Christ Superstar. Audition for Deep Purple. Kelvin Futurs Band Guitarist

Notable performances   
Played private show for Miami Dolphins Boss
Played private show for coca cola boss
Headline at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
Guest Performer at George Burns 100th birthday party
San Antonio Civic Auditorium, with The Platters. (largest venue)
Composed, Directed and Starred in a rock Opera
Received a Telegram from The Princess of Wales in appreciation of a song written in her honour.

Countries toured
Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Norway, Russia, U.S.A. Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Canaries, Canada, Aruba, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Venezuela, Panama, Mexico, Jamaica, Portugal, Spain, Russia, Estonia, Netherlands, Jamaica, Aruba, Curacao, Dominican Republic, Bonaire, Cuba,

Special skills
Sight reading, lead and backing vocals, guitar, bass, flute, piano, drums. Chart writing and arranging.
Music Direction and music production including multi track sound recording and live sound mixing.
Management and organizing.