Award Winning Singer Songwriter
I am a singer songwriter writing acoustic guitar based songs as well as more commercial material.  I have been a finalist and twice a semifinalist in the UK Songwriting contest and a member of the International Guild of Songwriters and Composers.  I write in singer-songwriter style, probably most similar to James Blunt, but recently have focused more on commercial and jazzy songs where I have collaborated with singer Sandy Mira.  I try to ensure my songs have a wide range of styles.  Ideally I would like to get a publishing deal for my songs.

Performances
I have performed in various venues around Reading and in London,mostly alone, but have also entered in a few collaborations.  Paul Cooper has played drums on a few of my tracks.

Equipment
I play finger style guitar using a Lowden O10 and Alvarez classical guitar and use a Yamaha QY100 to record my backing tracks on a Boss BR1200 recorder.  I also play a Godin electric guitar and Yamaha bass.  I have various pieces of percussion, although I haven't recorded any percussion yet.

 Inspirations
My songwriting inspiration is from Del Amitri, The Beatles, Jose Gonzales, Damian Rice and Crowded House.  I like songs with good imagery and an implied rather than explicit story.

Other Projects
Just published my first novel called "Is That All There Is" as an eBook on Kindle.  You can download it from http://www.amazon.co.uk/Is-That-All-There-ebook/dp/B007WEE6SE.  Its Facebook page is http://www.facebook.com/SC.IsThatAllThereIs.

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Acoustic singer/songwriter. Play gigs in various venues all over London. Enjoy making my own tunes and playing the odd cover. Hope you enjoy!  

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