Stompy’s Playground @Union Chapel

A few weeks ago I was involved in a really exciting event at The ‘Union Chapel’ in Highbury and Islington with my electro-acoustic band ‘Stompy’s playground’ (https://www.facebook.com/stompysplaygroundmusic).

  Hosted by daylight music we headlined the gig, playing alongside the wonderfully talented Quest Ensemble and Lucy Claire. Audience members weren’t exactly bopping in their pews but a lot of great feedback showed they really enjoyed it and said it was an ‘exciting new genre’.

You will be seeing us around a lot more in the near future!

YMSO Event

On Monday Nov 11th I am playing with YMSO, (Young Musician’s Symphony Orchestra) who are presenting an exciting  programme of film music in the beautiful setting of St. John’s Smith’s Square, Westminster.

The concert starts at 7:30pm and the programme is:

• Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
• Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No. 2
• Music from the films includingSchindler’s List, Dambusters,
  ET, Out of Africa, Superman, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Star Wars

James Blair Conductor
Konstantinos Destounis Piano

YMSO is one of the leading orchestra’s in the UK for young musicians on the brink of pursuing a professional career and always hope to provide high quality performances.

Find more information on booking tickets, and mutlimedia on YMSO’s website – http://www.ymso.org.uk/

I’ve played with this orchestra on a few occasions before and it offers a fantastic opportunity to see what it’s like performing and rehearsing in a professional environment.

Connie Chatwin, London Based Violinist & Singer: http://flavors.me/connie_c11

Coveryard review

Thought I’d follow up my post about this event I was involved in recently with a very positive review and some great photos.

The Coveryard at Testbed1

Agora-holic

No, it’s not another form of alcoholism (that’s a post for another day!), Agora-holic is my way of trying to describe my love of open spaces. Whenever I can’t think clearly about a situation – feel stressed or anxious, a walk alone in an open environment nearly always helps (if not solves) my problem.

Living in the urban sprawl that is London, it’s sometimes easy to forget that spaces exist without a skyscraper within a mile radius. I often feel claustrophobic in the grey cooped up environment, and find it very difficult to interpret the jumble of thoughts and tasks rattling around my skull.

I’m lucky that I live in one of the greener areas of London and have the beautiful Greenwich park on my doorstep.  It might not work for everyone, (and  could just be my inner country-bumpkin straining to be let out) but it makes sense that a clear space encourages a clear mind. 

Sex drugs & Bacon rolls

If you’re after a particularly special breakfast dining experience then look no further than ‘The Breakfast Club’ in Spitalfields, it may significantly lighten your purse but is worth it for the rare visit.

Every component of my Mexican brunch feast, or ‘Huevos Rancheros’ as it’s known on the menu (which I had great fun trying to pronounce), was bloomin’ tasty!

Consisting of Fried eggs, tortilla with melted cheddar, refried beans, chorizo, salsa, sour cream and guacamole I was very contentedly full for the remainder of the day.

The service was top notch and the decoration quirky, fun and original.

So check out the website: http://www.thebreakfastclubcafes.com
And treat yourself to a full bellied day!

Coveryard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGJrNsov120&feature=youtu.beget cho-selves down to The Coveryard @ Testbed 1 // JOSIENNE CLARKE & BEN WALKER // TARQ BOWEN // ALICE BOMAN this Thursday night to hear emerging artists perform innovative covers and exciting originals with a chamber orchestra & Choir

Very excited about performing with these guys!

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