hideaway blog

It’s not any exaggeration to say that Antonio Forcione is one of the best acoustic guitar players in the world – and he certainly showed this at his recent live concert at the Hideaway. Two 50-minute sets of exquisite live jazz with inspired musicianship from six-string prodigy Antonio and worthy accompaniment by the Quentin Collins quartet. The product of the union was simply breathtaking. Antonio’s delivery was dynamic and dextrous just as we’ve all come to expect of him but also this performance came with passion and verve as well. Read more »

“Wes” Weston’s Bluesonics came to the Hideaway’s Speakeasy Sunday for a live blues gig in association with JazzFM and Four Roses Bourbon and promptly treated the crowd to a master class in harmonica lead rhythm and blues playing.
Whether playing through his bullet mic or delivering a more country styled acoustic sound Steve “Wes” Weston has rightly built the reputation of one of the top harmonica players in the UK, and as such is able to hand pick the best players to fill the band. Read more »

It was standing room only for the James Hunter gig at the Hideaway in Streatham, which was no mean feat seeing as it was the first Sunday back from the Christmas Break. But the back-to-work blues didn’t have any effect on numbers to see this amazing intimate live music show in south London. Read more »

This band rock! Will actually they probably swing but either way if you get a chance to see them go go go go.  Read more »

So, Giant Steps - what can I say that doesn't repeatedly juxtapose the words 'oh' and 'dear' whilst simultaneously shaking my head.....? No, there is nothing else, that just about sums it up! Read more »

Duncan has offered to pre-prepare the sheets/ tunes info for each class. If you send him your email address inculding your name, instrument and preferred key he'll email out the details for the class in advance.

Cheers, happy practicing.

duncan_eagles@hotmail.com

So, having taken advantage of the two week break by:   A. reminding myself that a balanced diet does not mean bacon AND a roll and rediscovering veg, B. learning to live without a respiratory system full of tree pollen and dust and C. getting the feeling back into my hands - nice!
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Well, the class continued but so did Chelsea and by this week having done nine 12 hour days straight carrying plants, compost, gravel, more gravel and did I mention the gravel...? I was well and truly finished. While the great and the good headed to SW3 admired the gardens and supped on champagne I was passed out at home by half six knowing I had a 6am pre judging start on Tuesday. Read more »

I've tried several times to get down to writing this entry and couldn't work out why the spirit and flesh seemed so unwilling despite the intention being there.
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