Where to Begin

On Friday I had to play LPW and the track was Never Be Lonely by The Feeling. Really fun tune, everyone hated it so I kept quiet. We were first to play as we didn't play last week. Went wicked, kept my cool and played it great. Really fun and the response was great. Tutor said;

'your the only one of the drummers to actually put the accents in. Its really nice to see a sensible drummer and even better, a drummer who sings along with a cheesy grin'

I had to do a cheesy grin the the crowd. Not cool.

I then thought now i've played first I might as well leave and catch my train instead of listening to the same song played 12 times.

Went home very happy and got ready to go to Sean's in Portsmouth. I got on the train which was about an hour. What a great train, went through all little villages with like 50 houses, little streams going through all in the hills. Was so cool.

Got Greeted by Sean at the Station. Loved it. Great to see him, he is having a fab time at Portsmouth, I stayed there for 2 nights and lucky for us the camera's were still rolling.

That night I met all his flat mates who are sooooo nice and cool. Really laid back easy cool guys. That night we went to a club called TigerTiger as it was Sean's flatmates birthday. Was great night out. Really nice to let myself go. There's me with me with Craig and Sean.


Next morning me and Sean wen out to TigerTiger again to have lunch. Sean had a free lunch coupon so we thought we'd use it. I scrapped my plate. Ain't ate a proper meal in ages. Portsmouth is WICKED. really really really nice place to live, Sean's got it so cushy. We had lunch and then walked around the see HMS etc. Was lovely. That night we had the fittest stir fry ever. Although we didn't have any noodles. Whats with that.

We were going to Baywatch party so I had to wear beach clothes which Sean told me last minute. I borrowed Sean's Trunks and wore a tank top. Bit Gay. Also took the shades and Hat.

Drank quite a bit before we went out. Was also another fantastic night. met some great people, many of whom are just randomers as I just went up to people to get a photo. There's me Dan and Sean.


Got up next morning and went to pub for breaking with Sean's Gang. We ended up going on a massive walk for about 2 hours. Was lovely.

Went home to good old Guildford. Steve came back with Dean. was really good see Matt and Steve after a weekend away and nice too See Dean.

Monday had a rehearsal with a band that I have been emailing. Was a nice little jam/chat. Came home and got drunk with Dean and Steve. Good times!

Much Peace and Jazz, x

Got up and went into ACM. Some kid on the stairs was comparing the music being played to the O.C and Gilmour Girls. I really didn't know what he was going on about. Started talking to me all the way down. really annoyed me.

'This music is like.. something like...er.. off of the OC or some shit, where everyone is like...er... ultra good looking and fucking beautiful... even the men i'd give it to them'

Mate, shut up, I don't care.

Went into Costa coffee and sat there for 2 hours reading. Was so nice and peaceful. Love it there.

Came home and then had a rehearsal. Went to pub after with band. Was quite good. As I had to spend over £5 to use my card I was there with the bassist, just like

'erm pint of Abbott Ale, er... Crisps... Er, how much is that?...ok erm.... 2 shots what the hell'

Came home and now sitting here... My blogs are getting worse and worse.

Funkadelic, x

Got up and went to ACM. Had a lesson about technical development. My teacher got really annoyed with a part of the syllabus so just put on Drummerworld.com and showed us loads of videos. Great lesson.

Came out and had a presentation lecture. Few bands got up and played acoustic sets which were actually really good. Really enjoyed.

As soon as I came out went to a rehearsal at Hayden place for a 2 hours rehearsal. I weren't in the mood. Was starving and had a massive head ache. Rehearsal went well.

Came home and had a nap. Now got a massive headache. Just arranged with Sean that i'm going down to Portsmouth this weekend. Cant wait to see Sean.

What a crap blog.

x

Upminster, the way I left it!

Friday

Had to play LPW, the song was Black Dog by Led Zeppelin. Luckily my band had practised night before so I was ready for once. Just annoying that I didn't get to play this time around. Oh well, it don't matter.

Came out and had a lesson with Windsor. Fantastic drummer, his got long ginger hair in a pony tail and a very very strong Scottish accent (cos he's from Scotland). He's my teacher for Session styles, and his the one where he tells you to rub the kid next to you's shoulders. So I had a great lesson, I said I wanted to learn basis of funk. He said play something funk for me. I did and he goes

'So who do you look up to in the funk world of music?'

I listen to a fair amount of funk but I was put on the spot and couldn't think. And about a week previous me and Steve got into a drummer called Dennis Chambers who plays great funk music so I just replied...

'Erm... Dennis Chambers init'

'Oh, great, so you know blue matter then?'

'..Yep'

Came out of lesson and had Burger King. Got on the train went home. Really nice to see Upminster again. Went home and saw family, so weird as me and me brother moved out at same time so the house is empty. Very strange, me Mum and Dad have turned so weird. All my Dad does now, is eat monkey buts and pinch me Mums arse as she walks past. As long as it keeps him off the streets. That night I went round Mikes and had a Will Ferrell night. Was wicked.

Saturday

Got up and went to see me brother with me mum. We got completely the wrong trains. I knew I was right but oh well. He lives with his girlfriend in proper nitty gritty East London. He took us around his local area to all these really weird exhibitions. Was really amazing some of the stuff. Too long to explain. Ask me sometime.

Came home and Nan, Grandad, Aunt and Uncle were there. All came over for me. Was great. Really nice to see them all as I won't see them till Christmas.

Went out to pub with Matt, Mike, Chris, Harry, Jamie, Jack and Capon. Was really good to see everyone.

Sunday

Got up after having a nice lay in. My bed at home is so comfy. Me and me dad watched You've been framed, then Harry Hill's TV Burp and then David Gilmour Live in Gdansk. Then had a nice home cooked dinner, which was lovely whilst watching Grand Prix. Typical Sunday programme.

Then went to pub with Iain. So lovely to see him, only had a few pints with him. But was just me and him so had a really nice chat. He's getting on fine. I really miss him loads. Made me realise how special college was for a social life. Everyone I met there was amazing and I love them all.

Today

Got up at 7.30 which was mental. Had to catch a train at 8.30 to get back to Guildford as I had a lesson at 11. Met Matt at the station and the trains were all running smoothly. Got there at just before 10.30 which was handy.

Had such a hectic day. Had my lesson at 11 till 1. I then went to find our local music store to buy some ear plugs. I got lost so I gave up. Went into Waterstones and bought a Pink Floyd autobiography book. Sat in the Costa Coffee there and read. Really nice and peaceful, Was great. Might have to do that more often when i'm bored. Was there for hour and half and then had my drum lesson which was also wicked. Met a guitarist who i've been emailing about starting up a funk band. He seemed really up for it and we're starting to jam next week. Shall be wicked. Came home and had a little nap. Natasha came over with Steve. I then rushed to make dinner as I had rehearsal at Hayden Place at 8. So I left a little late, walked fast in the rain to get there. The band didn't turn up. Really frustrated me. Got soaked and they didn't even boffer to contact me.

Now, just sitting here listening to Pink Floyd. Masters


'Everything under the sun is in tune, but the sun is eclipsed by the moon'

- Dark side of the moon. Pink Floyd

Peace, x

DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS FLIPPING CHICKEN!?

- Garth Marenghi (From Garth Marenghi's Darkplace Episode 2, Channel 4, 2004)

Yesterday went to the Boiler room. Was savage. Had a funk band there and 7 different drum tutors at ACM all got up and played. Was so good, got a little drunk but the tunes were amazing. The man from BDC was standing in front of us. I think I mentioned him before how he thinks that me and Steve are a gay couple. Well it doesn't after what happened last night. The only time he turns round to look at us I put my hand in Steve's pants as a laugh (must of been funny at the time cause thinking of it, it ain't). Definitely thinks we're gay.

Came home and watched Pulp Fiction. I made Steve get it as he said he fell asleep through it last time. He loved every minute of it. Which I'm really pleased with, how can you not like it. Mental Film.

Woke up and went into ACM. Had a theory lesson with the guitarist who played last night. Said how amazing he was, arse licking. He then was trying to get the piano to work through the sound system. There was a massively huge hiss coming through the speakers so you would expect a sound. He tapped the piano, nothing came out. He adjusted the settings, tapped it again once again nothing. He done this about 5 times after which he shouted;

'OH FOR FUCKS SAKE!'

I found it so funny. He then managed to get a tiny little sound to which he said;

'You think with the size of the fucking hiss coming through the fucking speakers I'll be able to get a louder fucking sound than that'

Made me laugh at least.

Came home and done a little bit of work and napped. I went to rehearsal at 8 until 9. Was really worried about the song for tomorrow. Even my singer said its very difficult and she was scared. Had a fantastic rehearsal. Went down a storm. Played it wicked, got everything sorted out, now just gotta play it tomorrow. Very happy bunny.

Gonna watch Reservoir Dogs in a minute. Got Steve into Tarrintino.

I'm going home tomorrow. So hopefully, LPW goes ok and then have a great weekend. Cant wait.

Smile for us, x

First potato in ages...

Woke up and went into ACM. Had a really enjoyable lesson sight reading, played a song in front of the class and got called 'great' which really boosted my ego.

Met Steve and went pub, all we do is sit there not ordering anything and Steve gets out his bottle of water and buttered shortcakes. The staff must not appreciate this at all.

After watching Steve scoff himself. I then had to go to a business lecture. On the way, a kid walking up the stairs in front of me got his guitar caught in the banister and fell completely onto his stomach. He looked round and saw me and had to bowl away didn't he. I tried my hardest not to laugh.

Had a great business lecture about live music. Really makes me want to get out there and start playing.

Came home and watched heroes with Steve. I dunno why i'm still watching this season, its terrible. Don't understand any of it. I then had a nap which was far too late so probably won't sleep tonight.

I made dinner, I had a marks and sparks Yorkshire pudding with gravy, potato and beef in the middle. Ain't had a potato for ages. It was such a nice dinner. Perfect size, perfect taste, perfect.

Matt then helped me turn my computer into a mac. It looks the dogs nob. So neat and tidy. I now wanna clean up my 600 gb hard drive. Won't have the time though.

Ciao, x

The past 3 days...

Well, doing a post for Saturday, Sunday and Today as didn't do as not much happened.

Saturday was a pretty boring day, just got up late and went down Guildford for a bit. People who started reading this now are like this kid is so boring.

Anyway, on Sunday me Mummy and Daddy came down to pick up my lizard (take it home not hold it). We went out for lunch at Nando's. My Mum went up and ordered, but she didn't ask me and my Dad what type of flavour chicken we would want. For some reason she got me Lemon. Lemon chicken, one thing that doesn't go with chicken is lemon. Was horrible. Me and my Dad just sat there watching the locals walk up and down. Had one geezer playing a guitar and singing (busking). Halfway through he got a call and got out a really expensive Samsung phone. One little girl went over and tipped him whilst he was on his phone. I was tempted to stand next to him on my phone which is probably not as good to see what i'd get. One fella picked up his little toddler son and went to throw on his shoulders. The kid didn't have a clue what was going on and went over his head and caught his feet round the fellas neck so his face was right near his arse. It's good watching people. The fella nearly choked.

We then ate up and went to a park nearby as me Mum and Dad wanted to talk to me, see how I was getting on. After finishing my 99 which is now £1.45 (why call it a 99). We decided to have a little walk around a little lake (more of a pond). The mean age was literally 5 years old. I must of looked like had downs walking with my parents. My Dad then got all excited that he saw a 'secret passage'. My dad really wanted to go through, so we went through and a sign read a little riddle which i've now forgot but it was basically saying how there was stepping stones ahead. We were walking across these stepping stones behind some young kids, I then looked behind me to see we were in front of young kids. So we was in the middle of a group of young kids (by young kids I mean 3-6 years old), look around and see all the parents waiting for their kids to come across and there we was. Me, me mum and dad walking across these childish stepping stones with all the parents watching and laughing. I definitely had downs.

This week we have to learn Black Dog by Led Zeppelin. A pretty wicked song, but hard to play in a band due to all the stops. I was very nervous about today, but it all went ok and it's put me in a good mood.

Steve came home today. I've missed him a lot. Weekends are boring without him, I was planning on going away for the next 3 weekends but may have to change somethings around.

jazz, x

Why don't you come on over?

Woke up and went into college. Had a great lesson learning some more James Brown drum licks and grooves. Absolutely love this funk of that fella, loved sitting there playing some funk.

Had another LPW and this week had to play Valerie, the Amy Winehouse. Now, i'm not sure if you would know but i've played that song a fair few times now with a great band Onec5oneS. We didn't practise this week so I was hoping to wing it. It went ok, nothing major went wrong, kept my cool, kept the time and played fine. Made the rest of the day great.

Came out and walked Steve to the station as he's going back to Uppy. His sooooo lucky. Anyway saw him off and walked home. One the way back I saw a policeman wheeling a bike down the road, I felt like saying to him 'Whats it done officer?'

Came home had a nice little nap and then talked to my parents. Ain't done much, but still gotta blog it aint ya,

Jazz, x

Untitled (too much happened)

Where do I begin. Might not sound much but had a pretty hectic day. Most of which were embarrassing cases which you would only see on TV.

But anyway, got up and went into college. Had a very boring lecture about theory, but was cheered up by Dean texting me halfway through, Thanks Dean.

Came out and met Steve, we decided to pop our faces into the BDC (a place in College which help you get auditions and job etc). So met a fella who seemed alrite, however he must of thought we were gay. Not only did we walk in together and finish each others sentences but also the fact that we were so polite for musicians;

'Thank you very much, i'm Richard!'

We wont be getting any auditions soon.

We then went to the pub and saw the 51 year old bassist. Started laughing to myself and then felt sorry for him as he was sitting on his own bored. Wanted to go over and make a friend. So we ordered our stuff, sorry I ordered for us both (typical) and we sat down. After 5 minutes Steve had to go as he had a lesson. So I was left in the pub on my own, sat there for about 15 minutes drinking, then realised I was in the same seat as the 51 year old. I looked just as bad to on lookers. I drank up and went to the toilet.

In the toilet they were advertising a Halloween/dance night they have at the pub. The most cheesiest poster ever, it said and I quote;

'Don't be scared of the boogie, man'

Found it hilarious. As I was taking a picture of it a man just came in and gave me the dirtiest look. Taking pictures in the gents. Cool.

Later today I had a drum lesson with Pete Riley. A great drummer, in his late 20's who's bald. So as I walked to my lesson I held the door for him. Well, at least I thought it was him.

I said

'Oh, I've got a lesson with ya later'

'Me?'

'Yeah, doing some Latin stuff aren't we?'

'I don't have tuition on Thursdays...You don't mean Pete do ya?'

'Yeah you ar... what?'

'Pete and I look alike, I can see where ya went wrong ha ha'

As you can tell, it wasn't Pete Riley at all. What made it worst is that the man I was talking to is my sight reading teacher and will always now bring it up I bet. They are both bald in my defence and look very much alike. He was cool with it though, laughed it off. Lovely chap.

Got home and had a nap. Didn't do much at all, just went Tesco's.

Came back and drew another picture. Yesterday, I drew one of me and Steve, today I done one of myself and Lindsey. Was trying to do Sean but a hard character to draw, plus Lindsey's hand is covering her face.

Not a bad day...

Love not Money x

Pasta Hut

Woke up very tired as always. Seems weird, I go to bed normal time as I did when I was going to college and I had to get up and like 7.45 and I wasn't tired then. How comes, I get up at 9.45 and completely shattered. hmm strange.

Anyway, went into college and had a lecture about communication and found out we have to do a presentation in our band in two weeks, which by the way, all ready got the skid marks i'm that scared. So anyway, we had to get into our bands. Turns out every member of my band is in another band which they prefer to be with. I saw them all laughing and chatting together, getting on like a house on fire. It's like in a film, I saw it in slow motion then they played some Coldplay, sad music.

So I was a bit annoyed that I have to arrange everything and the best I will get out of them is half their best. My singer seems really into it and enthusiastic but that's just one person, maybe we'll become the ting tings. Actually come to think of it, looks like her, never thought of that before.

Got home and was in a right mood with everything, missing home, too much work here, just a lot on my plate. Steve reminded me that Natasha was coming for the night. He decided to tell me after I had put on my pyjama shorts with my size XXL Woolworths top tucked in which says Woolworths worthit! Kids Clothing now in stock! And my Ugg boots. Thanks Steve. I didn't mind.

Didn't do much at all, just sat on my computer and then made dinner. I am now listening to Onec5oneS (Good band by the way, really great drums).

P.S Oh and I found out that Pizza hut is changing it's name to Pasta Hut, it won't catch on as me and Steve discussed.

Jazz, x

Single McPringle? Na mate i'm taken McBacon... kl

So this post is for both yesterday and today as I went out last night and would of just been a lot of faffing if I would of done it then.

So anyway, went into college and had a great lesson. Never played Valerie so much in my life. As its our song this week we had to learn everything about it which was actually interesting, then played it about a zillion times. But all in all was cool.

As I was waiting for the bus, Steve walked past and told me about what was going on that night at Rubix (the club on Campus). It was traffic night or something. I didn't know what it was but apparently you wear green if your single, yellow if your not decided and red if your taken. All a bit silly if you ask me.

I got in and found a letter on my laptop and was so excited that my Nan and Grandad had replied. I ripped it open and my letter had fell out. They had sent it back? I then found a little note attached that read;

'Rich,

Your nan and grandad have not lived at this address for over 4 years now. They moved to Ireland from here, not sure of there address, sent back your letter'

Unbelievable. Very pleased however there are some nice people in this world to boffer sending it back. Bit embarrassing however that they must of seen me little drawing of me in y fronts and cleaning gloves on.

So got home, had a nap, cooked dinner and got ready. Steve wore a yellow cardy, and I couldn't be boffered with the whole shi-bang. But apparently I had to so Steve made me wear my pyjama top as I don't have anything green. I wore it under a top so I didn't look all silly and desperate.

We went out way too early. Got to the pub there at like 9 and no one was there. So desperate that Steve actually text Jack asking if he could come to his knowing he had friends over. So anyway, we had a few drinks at the bar. One kid next to me, (who had a lisp which made him sound gay) ordered a massive jug of drink. I wanted to make conversation so I asked him what it was. He was so flabbergasted that I had never heard of a snakebit. He gave me a sip and as I sipped, he turned to his friend and said

'His never had a snakebit'

his friend just replied 'OH DEAR'

Definitely a gay couple. They then started to get a bit chatty with me. I thought this was very cool, only when I looked down and saw my green top that I realised why he wanted a chat. I then butched up and was gonna order a lager instead of the usual shorts in a deep voice to show my heterosexuality. They left so I could order normally.

Me and Steve had a nice little drink and then shooted over to the club. Was actually a really good night. Met many many people, who of which stole our glasses thinking it's funny, well done to ya, your an idiot (in the words of Garth Marenghi). Had to much to drink in the club, ordering 2 drinks at a time, dancing, raving, this was actually turning out to be a good night. The awkwardness of wearing green had all slipped away as it was dark.

We went back to a girls hall, more of a room to be honest but who cares. We just sat there whilst Steve read heat. Keeva and James were there who I know from back home and was good to see some familiar faces. Overall a good night. There I am with my little green top.


The next morning however was not good. I had to be up at 9.30. So woke up, feeling fine, just a little tired. Sat up and my head was spinning, felt sick, weren't cool. Steve jumping on me did not help at all. I wanted to be sick on him. I didn't get up for my first lesson, so I laid in for extra 2 and half hours and went in for 1.30. Had a great lecture about money in the music industry. Came out and met Steve and Matt.

We then had a masterclass with Phil Maturano. A fantastic Latin percussive drummer. One of the best. It was amazing watching him play this style of music which is so so vast and the different ways of playing, his philosophy of rhythm (just had to look at Steve's arm to spell that). It was however very off putting as he had this picture (below) of him displayed on a massive projector screen. Never laughed so hard in a long time. Reminded me of David Brent.


Me and Matt came out and went to Burger King, on the way we saw a massive queue of girls queueing to get into Topshop. I was very curious as to what was going on. Was it a celebrity signing, new clothes line, massive sale, I didn't know. So on the way back I decided to ask a little stall assistant (Hitler reincarnated) selling a nail thing or something.

'So whats going on a Topshop?'

'WHAT?!?!?'

'Topshop, whats going on down there?'

'WHAT?!?!?!'

'Topshop yeah? There's a queue? whats it for?'

'Yes Topshop is there'

'No, why is there a queue?'

'I don't know, sale or something!'

Her face was so fat and round. Such a rude person, shouting at me every time, I was explaining myself properly, but she was just shouting at me. She then laughed with her friend at me as we left. I felt like pulling the sleeves down.

LOOOOOOOOVE x

The Cock (Rock)

Woke up at 12 today. Wasn't a happy bunny. Ate breakfast and had quite a large range to choose from seeing as I went shopping yesterday. I had crumpets. Even though I had a choice, why did I choose the ones I don't even like.

Was getting bored around the house so I decided to take a bowl down to Guildford and do a bit of shopping. I was in need of some clothes, was looking on the internet and figured out what I would like. So anyway, left Matt playing drums and took the long grueling walk down there in the rain. I then remembered Steve was coming back today so gave him a ring and decided to meet him at the station.

So I done my shopping, got my jeans and top. Not a lot but i'm happy. Then got call from Steve and met him. He was telling me how he had a good weekend with Dean and all the things he got up to. I felt like a mum picking his kid up from school. I was even tempted to offer to hold his bag and then buy him a lolly, or a kebab for a 18 year old.

Got home and made a spag bol. Way too much mince meat. We bought like a tonne of it for a pound or something stupid.

We then decided to watch 'The Rock'. Steve was always going on about this film to me saying how great it was. So I gave it a shot. Shame Steve watched the first 10 mins and then the last 10 mins due to being on the phone. It wasn't a good film at all. A good story, but way too Hollywood for my liking. Steve weren't happy. I came to the conclusion, its The Cock.

Now sitting here, Steve next to me in his dressing gown, me in my Woolworths t shirt, listening to Linkin park typing this. Student life aye,

Jazz, x

Read all about it, wheel chair for sale!!!!

Got up and watched Bid-up Tele. They were selling a Wheel chair. If you was that desperate for wheel chair you wouldn't look on Bid-up tele. It went for £129.99 which I thought was quite cheap for a wheel chair. It made me laugh as the man presenting was bragging about the size of the rims. He was saying it has 26" rims. It reminded me of cribs and then made me think of a proper flash old man with a medallion and a pimped out wheel chair with a CD player, neon's etc.

The kitchen was in a mess so I decided that i'll take this wasteful day to do something productive. It took me an hour just to wash the cutlery. The whole thing took about 3 hours and I hadn't had any food all day.

We then went Tesco's. For what I bought i'm very surprised on the prices. But that's Tesco's for ya ;) thought i'd plug them. So if any Tesco's owner are reading maybe send me some free stuff.

Came back and ate dinner. I'm now sitting on my computer bored as hell whilst Steve is out having fun. Oh well...

Funk and Spunk x

Comfortably numb...

Yesterday was a bit depressing really. I had to once again play in the LPW a song called 'Easy Lover' by Phil Collins. Not a hard song, but when it's your first time playing it, you will mess up. So anyway, listening to other peoples performance and there all going great and smoothly mainly because they had rehearsed with they're bands etc. Last week I did get a bassist number but we never organised a rehearsal, you'll find out why later. So anyway, I was second from last to play, we got up and a bassist was really happy, never seen him before. I said

'So, you wanna go sit down or...what?'

'Na, i'm in our band'

'Really?'

'Ye, don't ya remember?'

'...ooh ye'

I didn't remember.

So I looked into the audience and found out that I got the phone number of another bassist. I must of looked so gay asking for a random boys number.

So my band, considering we had no rehearsal played the song, it didn't go too bad I suppose, could of gone worse but still the ending was pretty bad. Oh well, not much I can do now.

Came home and waited for Matt, we ordered Indian and it was tasty. I then asked him if he just wanted to go out for a few drinks down the union bar. He said no, I was annoyed. really felt like going out and socialising.

It came to 11 and I watched the whole IT crowd second series. Love that show. Matt was playing Comfortably numb solo and asked me if I wanted a go. I couldn't do it basically, so I got my acoustic and done the backing chords behind the solo. We then created a drum track on Cubase and made our own lil song. It was great!!

Bit of a depressing day really...

Funk + Jazz = A musical integration of greatness

x

Got up and got ready to go to college. As I was walking to school a black cat went to walk past me, I quickly ran to get past it, the cat then started running away from me. It crossed my past so I was really annoyed, I can't have any more bad luck. The cat then thought I was playing around so it started chasing me. This amount of bad luck is gonna be silly now.

Got to college and had the most boring lesson of theory. A really nice geezer, great teacher, but i've been taught it all now and it's all so easy that's its starting to annoy me. I really wanna tell him that i've done all this but don't wanna seem too big for my boots.

Came home and slept standing up apparently. I was on half my bed and half standing up according to Steve. He had to do a little impression didn't he.

Woke up and decided to have tuna pasta bake, we cooked it great and came out lovely.

I've got LPW tomorrow which i'm not looking forward to tomorrow. Everyone else has practised with their band apart from me, so i'm not looking forward to it.

O well, Love and Lust x

Letter to thee ol nan init!!

Day started as always, very very tired with no means to get up.

My day at ACM was actually surprisingly good. I should really cut out that beginning part shouldn't I, contradicting myself. But anyway, I had a really good drum lesson, in which my teacher was really pleased with my playing. I then had a lecture for 2 hours. I sat on my own as always whilst everyone talks as they already know each other. People talk to me but its usually the kids who cant do anything better than make up musical puns, some of which I was told;

'To be a singer you have to have good oral technique to blow people away'

'I broke a G string by fingering A minor'

Its not even funny. Yeah so they're my friends during lectures. good.

But anyway, halfway through she said put your hand up if you live alone and most people put there hand up including the old man I talked about before who was 3 rows in front of me. I kept my eye on him. She then asked put your hand up if you paid for this course yourself and he kept his hand down. I was like THATS MENTAL, his 50 and still didn't pay for the course, who did? His parents? Just annoyed me. She then asked if anyone had a mortgage. He looked around all rosy cheeked and put his hand up all shy. The lady obviously didn't think anyone would of said yes so she didn't have a question prepared. She just went '...OK' Tom Text me during this lecture and said that the retirement age is 56 so he'll come out of ACM try and find some work and then retire.

Came home and went on the computer. I done the usual, popped up facebook, msn and itunes and sat and chilled. What a boring life.

Me and Steve then worked out which was great. Shame that we started when Sean was on web cam, looked a little gay.

I then wrote a letter for my Nan and Grandad. They've just got back from holiday so would be a nice surprise for them. It was 2 pages long of full in detail student living. I even attached a little drawing I done of me in my kitchen. I was wearing y fronts and shirt with holes in with washing piling up in the background. Was lovely.

Steve offered me a box of pringles. He said, 'I had some yesterday and didn't like them'. I started eating them, had 2 and he snatched them out my hand. He took a handful, ate them and said 'O, I like them now' Typical.

Make Love, Not War x

U KNOW YOU WANNA SHOOK UP....

Tonight was mental!

During ACM, Steve asked me if I was going to ACM Live Link that night, and if I was being honest, I didn't really have a clue what that was. Another kid next to me in Business lecture said its a time that the whole of ACM get together in different venues, listen to live music and get drunk. I didn't need to ask anymore. My drunk cap was on.

So home we went and watched heroes season 3. This season is starting to annoy me. So many slapstick comedy moments its unreal. Totally missing the point of a serious show. But however I enjoyed it. Steve after it finished said 'well that was shit'

I just replied '...yep'

Had another nap and was awaken by Ricky Gervais' laugh. Its too annoying now.

Got up and starting drinking some Malibu and Cranberry juice. Drank 4 glasses of the stuff in half hour whilst dancing to some heavy music. This didn't go too well on my stomach. Was being sick in the toilet and Steve just asked 'You gonna be alright for tonight'

'Oh Yeah!!!'


Off we went to the electric theatre, a venue that ACM owns. Four bands were playing there including mine and Steve's favourite. A Band called Free Peace. A fantastic band with a very very attractive lead singer ;)

We took our signature hat and glasses but this didn't really get a good response at first as everyone was sober. We went to another pub that some more live music was at. Once again drunk some more and started chatting, getting some good pics and getting people to wear the hat. We got a few people to move back to electric theatre, we took the hat and people couldn't get enough of it.

Talked to the lead singer of free peace and she said she will dedicate a song to us. Was mental. We raved to them and people with us were having a great time, wearing our hat and glasses etc, Was a fantastic night. I can't really do it justice on here. Fit free peace singer wearing our hat :)


Came home and had a kebab on the way. Was absolutely disgusting. Ate a whole chili, just said to Steve 'This is absolutely gonna burn my arsehole tomorrow'

Was a great night. . .

Jazz, x

Yesterday was another ordinary Monday. I had to play a new song called Easy lover by Phil Collins in my lesson. A really cheesy song but had a good laugh playing it.

Came home and had another nap. I love my naps, get so regenerated afterwards. I'm looking forward to one tonight. Although Steve said that heroes is nearly downloaded so we have to watch that. I shall have one afterwards.

Steve and Matt came home and we all just sat in our rooms. We were talking on msn. It came to about 9ish and Steve wanted to go to Tesco's. We all got ready then got into a programme about hat they put in really bad food. Matt and Steve were disgusted and Matt said, i've never ate a sausage since i've seen this programme. I dunno why he was surprised. Everyone knows that absolute junk goes into our food these days, and a little programme on tele will not change anything.

Went to Tesco's and saw a kid there from my class. I saw him there yesterday as well so it just made it even more awkward. Turned down an isle and was like 'oh for fu...'. I was about to turn around but he saw me, can't do that then, would just be embarrassing.

Got home, made dinner and watched Lord of the Rings. We started watching this at 10.30 and it finished at 1.30. Matt was not happy as he had an early start.

Ill continue this blog tonight as I have to go to ACM.

Bye bye x

Chocolate Ice Cream

I know I blogged one this morning but I need to blog at the end of days instead of morning. Also i'm bored.

I woke up at 12 today with a little bit of a head-ache from last night. I hate waking up at this time, its such a waste of day and it didn't really help that I didn't do anything today either.

I sat on my computer with Steve next to me in my bed for about 2 hours as always. We decided we'd give Lord of the Rings another go. So we told Matt and he went downstairs and cleaned up. Steve said to me

'When Matt comes back up, make out we're asleep'

I don't know why I thought this was a good idea. But I loved it. So we waited and waited, and eventually actually fell asleep. Another waste of time. I was awoke by Steve asking me for toilet paper because he had a nose bleed. I've never had a nose bleed. I always find a nose bleed strange as it looks like your brain is bleeding. Not that that's the reason for me never having one.

We watched Lord of the Rings and loved it as always. I made some burgers for dinner and they were great. Steve told me a joke the other day which I was trying to remember

'Why do candle-makers have the easiest job? because they only work on wick-ends'

Sitting on my computer now about to go to bed. I was offered chocolate ice cream from Steve. We got all the way downstairs and the ice cream was too hard. I thought of putting it in the microwave.

I hope this week at ACM is ok and that I have some fun.

ciao, x

Virgin Balloooooooooon

After Mike and Matt left. Steve came home shortly afterwards but was in a stress so I found it hard to talk to him, he still managed to slumber into my bed though. I make out it annoys me but I secretly enjoy it. Spend all this time with him, literally at school, walking home and I still love his company at night times. Just to know you have something to come home to. Its just a shame Matt doesn't get to walk to school with us.

We saw a massive virgin hot air balloon above our house, when I say above I mean like a good 50 metres above. Was a great sight. It was massive, they never seem that big.

Yesterday was pretty boring really until we got a message from a girl from ACM who said she needed a place to stay and come back to. We offered her into our humble home.

Me and Matt went to Tesco's to buy 'necessities'. Thought it wouldn't be that expensive. Was £50. I had foam at the mouth when I had to hand over my card. We bought a 24 pack of fosters and a litre of Malibu so i'm not surprised actually. Got home and Stacy was here. We was trying to make our chicken kievs whilst she was there.

Steve thought it'd be a good idea just to drink randomly so I took him up on the challenge. We got through a good amount of beers and malibu. Stacy was not impressed especially when me and steve started arguing because Steve hit me on the head with his spoon. We had a proper little row like children... 'why ya do that?

'I dunno'

'well don't....'

'all right I won't next time'

'good'

Stacy just laughed. And so did we eventually.

She had to go out so being a little bit drunk I thought it'd be funny to reverse her car off our drive. If you haven't seen our drive, its probably a big hill than Everest its that steep so finding the biting point was like solving a rubix cube. I managed to do it, but she didn't laugh when I said i'm taking it round the block.

Me, Steve and Matt tried to watch lord of the rings 2. A great film but couldn't concentrate with Steve watching porn in the background and hearing the occasional 'yeah..that's it, right there' We turned the film off.

Kept on drinking and then went to bed. This morning is not the best I must admit. Sundays suck.

Keep rocking, x

The Fellowship

Yesterday was once again our LPW (Live Performance Workshop). It didn't go too great last week so I was really worried about walking in in front of people that might remember and be like...

'is that...is that the kid that messed up?'

The lesson was delayed due to a girl in Steve's class had as Steve said a 'fit/faint its all the same'. It turns out the girl had an eppy due to stress or something, I weren't really listening as I was so worried. Anyway I hope my 'PEER (matt)' feels better. The song this week was Walk this Way by Aerosmith and Run DMC, a really easy song as its one beat but still its playing in front of other musicians. I got up and played it and it all went smoothly. Our teacher had bought in an electric pad which when you hit it, it makes the sound of a DJ deck. I was scared to other use this, but when I put it in I sounded like a bellend not a DJ.

Got home and Matt and Mike were there before we were. They had gone to Tescos to buy beers and a pizza. They came back and met us, I was really happy to see them and don't want them to leave :(

Whilst I was doing my business Matt thought it's be funny to unlock the door and watch, we had a little fight and broke the 'saw' door. It came off its hinges and now to close or open the door we have to literally use it as a plank of wood lifting it up everytime. Not good.

Steve was pestering Matt to give him a lift to the station turns out that Matt got stuck in traffic on the way back. Steve was going to London to see his well i dunno what she is to him. They were going to a club where apparently his on the VIP list. I doubt this because the biggest name they've had is that Dal fella from Big Brother. And I think he just turned up not knowing.

Us 3 got stuck into our beers, turns out we drank 20, not bad. I say we, I only had 5. Came 10 o clock and I was pestering Matt and Mike to go to a club as they came all the way here and just wanted to stay in. I said we cant go the cheap club on uni as its a school uniform night and we would look silly if we went so we would have to go to a club called Harpers in town. I warned them its £10 and that i've never been on a Friday. After an hour they decided to give it a shot. We thought we'd walk past the uni club to see if everyone was actually in school uniform. They were.

We then walked back on our self to Harpers. There wasn't a queue so I was a bit curious. We sat in Wetherspoons for an hour and then decided to walk over. I said to the bouncer

'Is it busy in there tonight?'

'Its RAGING!!!'

I then asked his friend, the other bouncer.

'Is it really???'

'Ye mate, Packed out'

So went in, I handed over my student card to the lady thinking like Monday she would make it £6 instead of a tener. She just nodded.

'No'

'What?'

'Its a tener'

'For fu....thats mental'

So embarrissing in front of Mike and Matt. We walked into the club. Never been so annoyed in my life. About 20 people at max in the main part of club. We sat there for 10 mins and decided to go. What a waste of Money. Mike had also paid £3 to put his 'jersey' in the cloakroom so it was £13 for him. Un-fucking-believable.


We then walked back and basically went to bed. Me and Mike had them little tired conversations you have when you want to go asleep. All done was talk about films. I don't remember falling asleep.

Woke up to Matt pestering us and jumping on me. I wasn't in the mood.


I made them a cup of tea and now here we are. They are leaving today and i'm sad :( Its great having visitors even if they do break things. Hopefully Jamie will come down soon. Steve is coming home today so its all good. Ive missed my roomy!

Jazz, x

Lord of the guildfordshire McRings

Mummy and Daddy came over today, they brought us sheperds pie and snacky snack snacks. This made me very happy. Mum burnt the sheperds pie though.

Found out that Matt and Mike are gonna come down tomorrow for a party night out. Shame Steve wont be here though.... I got over that.

watched Lord of the Rings with Matt as his never seen them. He werent impressed... 'Why wont he die already' grrrrr o well...

Not a great day, why did i blog it?

Cheers for now, x

They call me her, they call me stacy, they call me ZANE LOWE!!!!

Yesterday was pretty great. I found out that a friend from gaynes and Havering sixth form has just moved into the halls of Surrey Uni which is just around the corner to us. We talked and decided we would go to a club that night. After college Steve went on the internet and found out that Zane Lowe (MTV2, Radio 1, XFM, Muse Gig) was DJing for a club in the university. I couldn't let this oppurtunity slip by. I got all excited and Steve didn't even know who he was. Typical.

We walked to the University and found Jack. He took us to his room which is actually very 'roomy' and comfy. We had a few beers and off we went to a pub on campus. Was very very cheap and full of kids that were eager to have a chat as much as we were. Was great fun, it mainly consisted of me and Steve going round to people who done law and maths and stuff and us making out we were really cool because we done Drums for degree level. We started to show off to people that because we lived on our own we could do wild things. I remember such quotes such as...

'Guess what? I went to bed at 11 last night'

'We're meant to practise 2 hours a night apparently, but you know me, only done hour and half'

Was great fun due to us being quite drunk.

We then went into the club which took about an hour to queue for. Met some kids in line who were from Essex (the rough part) so we had something to talk about. Mainly us again, taking the piss. These are them....


We finally got into the club. Was great fun, great music and cheap drinks. Met some people we actually knew like REECE WAITE!!!!!! hahaha. We even got some free budweiser glasses which we bassically wore all night.

Was a great night.
Jazz, x

'Come dance with me'

Yesterday was my first Friday. These are the days at the end of the week when we have to perform a song in front of our fellow 'piers' and classmates. I was a little bit nervous about the whole thing, a few people got up and there were a few mistakes which is natural, then I got up. I got put with a band who were good musicians but just couldn't work together. We sorted out an ending to do where the guitarist will solo for 24 bars then it will do a 2 bar like fill and finish. I said 'look at me when you want me to finish'

He thought it'd be funny to carry on for 48 bars and would look at me for the whole thing. I just didn't have a clue when to finish, so I finished where I thought was right. The guitarist then came over and said 'Why finish there?'

The tutor got the microphone and said to the audience

'Was it me, or was that shite?'

I was like 'That's mental, no one helped me at all'

And I basically got the blame for it all, so embarrassing especially the fact that it was my first time to perform in front of other musicians and now i'm going to look terrible. :(

That's behind me now though....

Came home and had a massive headache due to stress and what not so we thought we'd end the night with a nice little Indian, turned out it was so expensive and took about an hour to get here. We still tipped him.

Steve was on the phone to Natasha and I thought i'd take this time for my advantage and go on his mac. I started a IChat with Dean which was great. Steve was not impressed.

Love x

Pete Riley?? Yep...

Today I had a drum lesson with Pete Riley, its like having a drum lesson with a celebrity. He is one of my favorite drummers, some of your might know him from Guthrie Govan. A little name in Chelmsford who plays on thursdays. A fantastic drummer who help me on my long journey of perfecting my Samba/Latin style. He wrote down some notation for me, felt like framing it when I got home.

Came home and watched The Last Samurai, this film was mostly missed by a lot of sexual innuendo's and silly jokes (mainly refering to Ricky Gervais).

Quite a boring little day part from my great half hour drum lesson,

Stay Funky, x

51 years too old...

Today wasn't nothing special at all, I don't even know why i'm blogging this. Had a nice little day at college and then had a lecture. I was sat behind a student who looked like he had a wig, only until he turned round and talked to me I realised he was about ermmm 51 years old roughly, so I was very sympathetic with the wig. I don't understand why he is at this academy, it helps people to get into the music industry and he is way way too old and he would never look good on stage. Below is a picture I drew in my lecture of what I thought he would look like at the ACM awards.


Didn't do much tonight, just came home and went straight to the workout station (my bedroom). Worked out with Steve to some funky arse Marcus Miller

Love x

The long, long day...

Dean had to leave today so he thought he would walk to college with me and Steve. There wasn't much of a conversation going on between us as we we're all too tired. It was just like;

'lets go'

then 20 mins later at the station

'Well, alright, give us a call when ya get in'

I had a business lecture by some black guy who was called Jim, I don't think it was his real name. He was without a doubt the coolest black guy ever, knew everything and out-smarted everyone, he was so funny 'oi come on, shut up now your wrong'

We left college at 8 tonight and had nothing planned, Steve is moaning because he has pins and needles in his feet and i won't massage them.

jazz, x

My First Entry

My first entry.

This entry was meant to be done yesterday on my first day at ACM but as I was so busy I didn't have time.

The day started off with Matt, Steve and myself all going into college early to book some tuition with some drum teachers as they all go so fast. So we went all the way there 2 hours early (or 5 hours early for Steve and Matt) to find out we could have just stayed at home and phoned. So for the next half the day we just sat in Wetherspoons watching Steve try and connect to wi-fi in the pub. What a waste of time.

It was my first lesson today and on Mondays we have to learn a song and basically play it in front of an audience on Friday. But before I went into the class I saw some little band jamming who sounded pretty good, only until I looked at them and realised how ugly they all were. One had a beard bigger than his face. The lesson went on for 2 hours and really enjoyed it!

Dean Barber came round today to see how we're settling in and to see Steve before he goes to uni. Steve, Dean and myself all went to a club called 'Harpers'. What a club. Although the place was all too sexiest, only girls could sit down and dance on the platforms, when I tried I got pulled off by a bouncer who actually grabbed my spinal-chord to pull me. I found it hard to boogy after that.

P.S Rick Wright of Pink Floyd had died of Cancer today.












Shine on Richard Wright, our love goes out to you.

Jazz, x