What’s it like as an established muso with his own distinctive style to pair up with an artist who likewise has his own profile and following?
Of course, it depends on who it is, but if you mean Geoff?? Well, of course it’s a pleasure as it’s not really about all that stuff… really, it’s about getting together and making some guitar music.
Is it possible to preserve your own artistic identity and flavour when playing with and alongside your `opposite number?’ Can we expect you to shed some of your unique recent experiences (with Screaming Jets) in your solo set prior to the all-in jam?
Well, people who have seen me before, know I am prone to a bit of a chat… so I’ll most likely mention the Jets tour that has just wound up, it was a huge success so I’m still on a high.
How do you expect to manage and lead Kaliopi & the Blues Messengers during the jam?
Every band is different of course, and I like to play some tunes I have written. I actually get a real kick out of seeing different musicians spin on my songs. It’s part of what I really enjoy about the blues scene.
You’ve been paired with each other before – how might your upcoming gig for Double Trouble Blues Sessions be different or similar? What can your followers expect or is it always a case of `expect the unexpected’?
Geoff and I don’t really rehearse together per se, on the occasion that we have sat down together it’s usually just to decide what songs we fancy doing and to drink coffee.
Our shows together are very much ‘in the moment’… and that is only possible when you have a player of such a high standard.
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