Looking fwd to gettin out for a good run of gigs including a slot at the famous
Blues Dragon Club in June 12th. Meanwhile, we are delighted to be joined on drums by Mr Ben Tipler who brings real youth, energy and class to SHM's sound. Originally from Blackpool, cabaret capital of the UK, Ben took in orchestras, brass bands, the drumcorp in the cadet force, end of the pier shows (bitch of a load-in), and getting together with friends in the garage and knockin' out Hendrix/Beatles/Stones covers. Inevitably there were pantomimes too and one memorable job as drum roadie for Sir Norman Wisdom. Ben moved to London and gained a Bachelor of Music in performance and has over 500 gigs under his young belt along with a spell with the
Worried Men . Wedlock brought a move to south wales in 2003 along with a son (Liam) and in March 08 this year a daughter (Caitlin). Rosie and Ben run a childcare setting in Cardiff so its kids, kids, kids all week long, which brings Ben to SHM for some escapism and what a fine way to spend a few hours a week, playing the finest blues compositions. Ben's set up is a Pearl Session Select kit 10" 12" 14" toms, 22" kick and a standard size Premier maple snare drum.
Cymbals are a mixture of Zildjian As Ks and a Sabian AAX ride. We are very lucky to have Ben escaping with us, hears why.
Cheers SHM.
It was great to kick off a run of gigs with a fab birthday celebration in Cwmdu. Congratulations Jean. Lovely to meet you and all your friends.
Looking fwd to gettin out for a good run of gigs including a slot at the famous Blues Dragon Club in June 12th. Meanwhile, we are delighted to be joined on drums by Mr Ben Tipler who brings real youth, energy and class to SHM's sound. Originally from Blackpool, cabaret capital of the UK, Ben took in orchestras, brass bands, the drumcorp in the cadet force, end of the pier shows (bitch of a load-in), and getting together with friends in the garage and knockin' out Hendrix/Beatles/Stones covers. Inevitably there were pantomimes too and one memorable job as drum roadie for Sir Norman Wisdom. Ben moved to London and gained a Bachelor of Music in performance and has over 500 gigs under his young belt along with a spell with the Worried Men . Wedlock brought a move to south wales in 2003 along with a son (Liam) and in March 08 this year a daughter (Caitlin). Rosie and Ben run a childcare setting in Cardiff so its kids, kids, kids all week long, which brings Ben to SHM for some escapism and what a fine way to spend a few hours a week, playing the finest blues compositions. Ben's set up is a Pearl Session Select kit 10" 12" 14" toms, 22" kick and a standard size Premier maple snare drum.
