Geoff Chalmers

Cant wait to catch up with the guys tonights gig with the Dave Speakman band. Really great musicians and tight function band.

check out their website: http://www.davespeakman.co.uk/

Good luck to all my Hull University students for this weeks exams and recitals. Im sure you will all do great.

Ive also had a couple of new starters this week for private lessons at my house in Leeds. Get in touch if you want any information on rates and availability.

Last week I played some great gigs with bands led by Karl Mullen, Mark Ellis and Richard Weeden. This week is more of the usual mix. Jazz gig tomorrow, Afro Levy function band on Friday and Dave Speakmans function band on Saturday. Then a classical concert on Sunday. 

Always a good weeks work when getting to play with so many great musicians.

If you run a music related website and would like to exchange links then drop me an email via my CONTACT PAGE. 

Nice weekend of gigs with Mark Ellis Trio, Mini Big Band and Stirling Austin. Looking forward to playing some double bass with great musicians. 

Please visit this link to find out more about the Richard Devine Appeal. Richard is a professional martial artist and the brother of bassist Scott Devine. In March 2012 was paralyzed from the chest and elbows down.

Please support the appeal.

http://www.facebook.com/TheDevineJourney

I love playing with Brian and Jon Melville in our jazz trio. Click on the picture to view the website.

I had a good time this weekend playing in a production of Bizet's Carmen at Theatre Clwyd in Wales. Great piece! 

Classic version of Aqa Jan. How do you out do your recording? Do another on an amazing mountian!!

I have space for more bass guitar students in Leeds. Check out my tuition page for more info.

http://www.geoffchalmers.com/tuition

Great final show for Cautionary Tales show last night. Superb cast,crew and musicians. Its been a project which Ive really enjoyed.

After a great bunch of shows last week in Hexham and Thoresby Riding Hall we are now on the last leg of the tour in Halifax Square Chapel. 

Its a great venue right next to the amazing Piece Hall.

http://www.squarechapel.co.uk/en/event/412

Cautionary Tales tour continues to Hexham Queens Hall today and tomorrow. Then onto Thoresby Riding Hall on Friday and Saturday.

Im playing a private function tonight with a fantastic London band led by swing singer Stirling Austin. Nice to see the guys again.

http://www.stirlingaustin.com/

I'm on my way to Lancaster Grand to continue entertaining/scaring children with Cautionary Tales chamber opera. 

I had an enjoyable trip to see luthier Martyn Bailey last week. He did some superb set up work on my double basses and whilst I was there I had the pleasure of playing some of his instruments. Both his flatback and swell back models were fantastic and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fine english double bass.

I also had a chance to take some quick pictures on my phone of his current builds. The pictures only give a rough impression of the amazing workmanship. Im looking forward to seeing how these next two instruments turn out.

I'm playing a jazz gig tonight in Churchills hotel, York. 8pm start, free entry. Fantastic pianist Karl Mullen on piano and Trevor King on drums. Pop in for food or a drink. 

Got the tech run today. Looking forward to starting the tour in March.

http://www.operanorth.co.uk/productions/performance-cautionary-tales

Playing at the Bistro in Doncaster with Mark Ellis and Graham Garside today. Its a great little gig and its free. Playing 5-7.30.

I just love this version of Donna Lee. Check out the phrasing!