Hi, everyone!
Sorry I’ve been out of action for a while but it’s been a hectic couple of months.
I currently broadcast on TKO Gold radio 7 days a week with my French Connection programme, am still doing the Sunday afternoon French Roast programme for Costa Calida International Radio, have been sorting out my novel to be placed on the website and…have taken the first steps to return to playing!
I recently had the uncontrollable urge to get back behind the kit and test the old achilles tendon.
Having asked around the Torrevieja area as to what the scene was like, I got a call out of the blue from some guys here in my own back yard!
Steve Warner from Edison Lighthouse on keys, Mike Hincks from Locomotive and a bunch of popular bands on bass..and a cool dude… Rafa The Cubano on guitar. Just a great bunch of guys to hang out with and play some classic standard tunes.
So. The first rehearsal went okay. Just bass drum, toms and snare. Nothing too strenuous. But recently had first PROPER rehearsal… and so far…no adverse reaction from my achilles!
It’s early days but so far so good. It’s different doing 3×40 minute sets from the odd 20 minute slot once a year for my charity performances! I forgot how much hard work drumming was!!!
I recently got hold of a home made video from Graham Land, one of Wales’ top drummers, that he made when I taught in London in the 80s. I’ll try and have that posted asap. Just simple ideas involving rudiments around the kit. Still as relevant today as they were then, though.
First part of ‘Whys & Wherefores’, my novel, will be online too. Just waiting for a couple of things and then should be online.
SO. Again. Sorry I’ve not been with yas…but I’m busier now than ever before. Life is strange innit?!
Love & Respect.
Robbie. xx
