This coming weekend... I'm very lucky to be working with 2 extremely good guitarists/ friends - playing a mixture of standards and laid back jazz: Friday with Ben Hackett - for a corporate event for Fiducia Wealth, in Dedham, Essex... and Sunday lunchtime with Dave Mascall - at the Mangetout Grill & Smokehouse, Southend (between 1 & 4pm)... Sunday eve - I'm also back at my fav. Chinese restaurant - Zenxi in Chelmsford (7 - 9.30pm)... so if you're free - pleasec come on dow

A very Happy Birthday to Dasha, who held a fantastic party at Romford Golf club last night... It was great to meet her and Darren, as well as her family (who also had lots of Birthdays too!) The party was based around the James Bond theme, and I was asked to play 'Diamonds are Forever' (what a great song!)... However, as you can see - unfortunately, I'm no James Bond!... lol

Congratulations to Lana and Peter on their Wedding at Oakley Court, Windsor on Sunday. What an amazing day - with wonderful weather and the perfect venue.... Thank you both for inviting me to play for your Ceremony, Reception and meal... and for your kind words: 'Dear Ian Once again Thank you so much for helping us to make our big day unforgettable! We really enjoyed the music you played for us and how you played it for us. All our guests loved it very much too. We wish you

Congratulations to Olia and her staff on the opening of their new salon The Extensionist (www.theextensionist.com), in Battersea last night. I had a lot of fun playing for their opening party (including watching the belly dancing!)