After one of my sets I was invited by someone who told me he really enjoyed the set and invited me to join him for a drink. After talking with him for about 10 minutes he told me who he was -- Ed Sheeran! He then requested that I sing "American Pie," and to my very pleasant surprise he came up to sing it with me!
Musical Director and Bandleader With the Jacksons at Art on Ice
These guys are the coolest! At Art on Ice, www.artonice.com
Ipanema Guitarist
Loved this statue on the beach in Ipanema, Brazil!
Introducing Emily (MLE) Bear to James Slater and Nashville
I had the pleasure of introducing the piano prodigy Emily (MLE) Bear to some of Nashville's well known musicians and songwriters, including my good friend Grammy nominee James Slater. Check out Emily at https://mlebear.com, and James at http://www.jamestslater.com
Bandleader & Musical Director with Nelly Furtado at Art on Ice
Such a classy and talented person, what an honor to work with Nelly Furtado for Art on Ice, www.artonice.com!
Symi imptomptu jam
Walking along the water at the beautiful Greek island of Symi, I heard a fantastic duo (part of a well known Greek pop band) playing and stopped by to listen and have a drink. After awhile they took a break and we started talking and they asked me to play a few songs, then we all played and sang together, making for a great evening with wonderful new friends!
Jammin' by the Acropolis in Athens
Stopped for a dinner after seeing a beautiful concert at the Acropolis, and listened to a wonderful band who invited me to return the next night for a jam, really enjoyable! The restaurant is the Cave of Acropolis Tavern,http://spilia-akropolis.gr/en/
Art on Ice Musical Director and Band Leader with Hurts and Loreen
Back to Zurich to lead the band and perform with Hurts and Loreen
Jingle Bells Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Coming back to my hotel one afternoon I caught these cute kids singing Jingle Bells in the hotel lobby. How times have changed!
Playing for Schoolchildren in Myanmar
While traveling in Myanmar I visited the beautiful beach area of Ngapali, and learned of a charitable school program run by "Mama Sue" in a nearby village. I called Mama Sue up to see if she would like me to come play for the children. She said sure, and that I could come that afternoon. So I hoped on my bicycle with my guitar on my back and rode over. The kids were just wonderful, as is Mama Sue's program! Here's a video of the kids singing along with me. And here is a facebook link for more information on Mama Sue's program, Mama Sue's
Backstage with 2Cellos Las Vegas
In 2013 I had the pleasure of working with the amazing 2Cellos at Art on Ice. It was great to also see them performing with Elton John in LAs Vegas. Here we are with some friends backstage before going out on a night on the town. Check out 2Cellos at http://www.2cellos.com
Playing in the Jordanian Hills
I was fortunate to be invited to a wonderful barbecue on a ranch in the hills of Jordan near Amman, beautiful!
Jammin' with Roge in Brazil
While in Rio De Janeiro we visited the very cool area of Lapa, to check out the wonderfully talented musician ROGÊ and his great band at the the club "Carioca da Gema." ROGÊ and I chatted during his break, and I was surprised and pleased that he invited me up to play with him! Here's a short clip. You can check out ROGÊ on facebook by clicking here: ROGÊ facebook
Musical Director / Bandleader with Leona Lewis at Art on Ice
What a pleasure to be performing with Leona as Musical Director for Art on Ice, www.artonice.com!
