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Auden Acoustic Guitars

10/24/2016

Auden guitars offer a superb range of bench-grade instruments which offer amazing value compared when seen alongside some of the more established acoustic brands with eye-watering price tags. Next year's "Echoes Of Our Times" tour with Shakin' Stevens will require me to take out an arsenal of guitars, covering the varied styles now demanded by the new material as well as the established back catalogue of Shaky. As well as 2-3 electric guitars I'll be using a range of acoustics as well dobro and baritone in various tunings.

I'm therefore very grateful to Doug Sparkes and his great team of luthiers at Auden for their support for the forthcoming tour. I'll be using the Colton 12 string and Edgar Baritone amongst others. Not only are Auden great guitars run by lovely people who really know their stuff, but they're on the doorstep, and make great tea (chocolate biscuits too!)

If you're looking for a quality acoustic and superb value Auden have to be on your shortlist.

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New Album from Shakin' Stevens

9/26/2016

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Shaky's long awaited new release "Echoes Of Our Times" was released on 16th Sept and has received critical acclaim as well as commercial success entering the UK chart in in its first week at no.22. In addition, the first single from the album, "Last Man Alive" is currently enjoying huge exposure in it's 2nd week on Radio 2's prestigious A list.

I'm especially proud to have co-written "Train Of Time" which features on the album.

Most people's perception of Shaky will naturally focus on a huge catalogue of hits from the 80's from the likes of Green Door, This Ole House and of course Merry Christmas Everyone, but "Echoes Of our Times" marks a real change in direction for the artist, and I think many will be pleasantly surprised by the strength of songwriting, fantastic vocal performances by Shaky (and of course that of his band!)

The album will be promoted by a 33 date UK tour next Spring. I'm really looking forward to incorporating this new material into the live show.

https://www.ents24.com/uk/tour-dates/shakin-stevens

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Albert Lee 70th Birthday concerts

3/1/2014

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I was beyond excited to be invited to play alongside Andy Fairweather-Low and the Lowriders to back Shaky's performance with Albert Lee in London's Cadogan Hall. A host of familiar names joined Albert on stage. The event was filmed for a broadcast and dvd release later this year. We performed on consecutive nights to sell-out audiences. A great way to celebrate the legend that is Albert Lee!