Familiar Noises 2005-2013

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It recently occurred to us that any trace of Flight School has long since been deleted from streaming services. And despite never playing more than one gig a year and sporadically releasing only a handful of EPs throughout their existence, it turns out that there are just enough tracks for a compilation album.

Amongst the collection is a new version of ‘Open The Door’ and some forgotten live tracks – remastered together for a Flight School greatest hits collection that literally no one had asked for…

Available on all streaming services – or have a listen on Spotify here:

‘Lullabee’ new single

Tuition

An ex-student of mine released another new single today. I taught Katie guitar for a few years when she was at school. She’s since gone on to do a degree in songwriting and performing, and release her own music. The track ‘Home’ features the Budapest Orchestra and it sounds great – such creative arrangements. Another proud tutor moment.

grade certificates

Grade success and video

Tuition

Congratulations to Issy and Asher for passing their Grade 7 Acoustic and Grade 2 Rock guitar exams. A great result for both.

We recorded Issy playing one of her pieces – ‘The Way Home’ by Stuart Ryan. I’ve taught her since she was just six year’s old – very proud!

Loop Project

Music

Currently planning to play a few London gigs with my solo loop project. I’ll update this post with more gigs as they come. I’m also looking to release an EP soon.

  • Sat 4th May 24 – Oval Tavern, Croydon – with John Hogg
  • Tue 19th Dec 23 – Cart & Horses, Stratford – supporting Luna Marie EP release
  • Wed 18th Oct 23 – Mezzanine, Tooting – Wicked Wednesdays Collective
  • Fri 16th June 23 – Oval Tavern, Croydon – with Marenghi Beat

New band video

Tuition

Dix Neuf – a band that I tutor at school have made a music video for a track they have written. I helped them to create the parts, arrange the track, record it and edit the music video. It’s a rather spooky dream with a great twist at the end (and some superb acting!)

2022 Solo Gigs

Music, News

I’m playing a few London gigs throughout 2022 with my solo loop project.

  • Thur 14th April – Oval Tavern, Croydon – with Dave Sears Band and John O’Reilly
  • Sat 16th April – Escape Bar, Dalston – with Of Kings and Captains
  • Sun 29th May – Progressive Arts Collective Open Mic (featured set) – Ram Jam Records, Kingston (raising money for Mind – mental health awareness)
  • Sat 2nd July – Belgian Brasserie, Merton Abbey Mills, Colliers Wood – with Sarah Dearlove
  • Fri 19th August – Belgian Brasserie, Merton Abbey Mills, Colliers Wood – with Luke Godwin
  • Fri 16th September – Bread & Roses, Clapham – with Yaz
  • Thur 6th October – Oval Tavern, Croydon – with Tom Johnson
  • Friday 11th November – Brasserie Vonne, Balham – live set & DJ set (with live looping)
Oval Tavern Gig Poster