British Film 'Chakara' shooting in India

I am very much looking forward to flying out to Kerala, India, to shoot a wonderful and moving film called 'Chakara' for Laidback Films, directed and produced by Nick Fletcher. I will be working with some fanastic actors including Ben Richards, Rez Kempton, Clarke Crewe, Catherine Nossier and Kevin Kemp. The film's story is that of a young aid worker who returns to her motherland in the wake of the 2004 tsunami. She finds herself unravelling the story of her mother's death back in 1988. I play the role of the mother, the wild and adventurous character of Kate, a singer and actress back in her day. I have also been commissioned to write some songs for the film with fellow friend and 'Young Busker of the Year' Jamie West. Very fulfilling to be working on this exciting project amongst some great talent!

 

 

European Tour with The Jive Aces Sept 2011 - (From my mini diary)

On the 8th September, The Jives Aces wisked me away to Paris, Champagne and Turnhout in Belgium for some fabulous performances. From car, ferry, then car we arrived at The Caveau de la Huchette. Little did I know that the cave before the 1500s was used by the Knights Templars and a while later The French Resistance. For all you historians check here: http://www.caveaudelahuchette.fr/1598/24102.html.

It was indeed a very hot but fabulous gig, packed in room of dancers. Early next day, we drove to the picturesque town of Champagne where we performed at The Jazzabar festival, again another wonderful and fun evening with the Jives and a very appreciative Jazz audience.

To round off the trip, we reached Turnout the next day for Radio Modern. Wow! What a show and a great sold-out audience of predominantly rockabilly fans, and over a couple of thousand at that! Yet again, with Vince’s incredible and genius acrobatic piano playing, the smooth tones of Ian's vocals and the singing of Big John's Sax, we once again brought the house down!

Caveau de la Huchette, Paris (darling!)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Around Champagne, France, before the show

 

 

 

Radio Modern, Tournout, Belgium

 

 

 

 

Rock on!!!

My European Tour with The Jive Aces Sept 2011

On the 8th September, The Jives Aces wisked me away to Paris, Champagne and Turnhout in Belgium for some fabulous performances. From car, ferry, then car we arrived at The Caveau de la Huchette. Little did I know that the cave before the 1500s was used by the Knights Templars and a while later The French Resistance. For all you historians check here: http://www.caveaudelahuchette.fr/1598/24102.html.

It was indeed a very hot but fabulous gig packed-in room of dancers. Early next day, we drove to the picturesque town of Champagne where we performed at The Jazzabar festival, again another wonderful and fun evening with the Jives and a very appreciative Jazz audience.

To round off the trip, we reached Turnout the next day for Radio Modern. Wow! What a show and a great sold-out audience of predominantly rockabilly fans, and over a couple of thousand at that! Yet again, with Vince’s incredible and genius acrobatic piano playing, the smooth tones of Ian's vocals and the singing of Big John's Sax, we once again brought the house down!

Caveau de la Huchette, Paris (darling!)

Around Champagne, France before the gig

Radio Modern, Tournout, Belgium