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We played Shrewsbury folk Fest a week ago, as BOP3 with Dave and Helen. I've played loads of festivals but never camped over before. Always 'in and out' usually by car, although having arrived at Alton Towers with a police escort we then left by helicopter. I borrowed a small tent from a neighbor and packed a sheet and a blanket. 'Surely it wont get cold overnight in August' i thought. the others laughed at my naïvety and lent me a sleeping bag. I was very glad of it. That was our biggest BOP gig ever…

The summer months often see theatres close their doors for a summer recess, however this doesn't mean it all goes quiet for musicians. Snake joined the Woman to Woman tour for their last few dates including the finale in Cardiff. With a fabulous vibe backstage, he enjoyed catching up with Beverley, Julie, Jude and fellow musicians.

The Halifax performance with the Steeton Male Voice Choir was a resounding success - everyone saying what a thoroughly entertaining evening it was. Another couple of duo shows…

Last week Snake joined the fabulous trumpet player, Steve Walker, for two nights at the Riverhead Theatre in Louth with his Big Swing Band. A truly entertaining evening (Steve is a bit of a legend with his jokes) the band were on top form and the closing rendition of Wonderful World was a real highlight of the show - beautifully performed.

The Blackpool Northern Soul Festival is this weekend. Snake is busy with the last pieces of homework before he joins the rest of the musicians in rehearsals. It's…

We've just sent our 2nd Edition Snake Davis gig listing brochure to the printers. It takes just over a week to be printed, folded, stapled and returned to us. At that point, all on the Snakey team are drafted in to help print envelopes, stuff, seal and haul the brochures to the post office. 

They should be landing on door mats in about 2 weeks time. If you don't get a copy and would like one, let us know email here or if you'd like more than one copy.

If you're happy to see a digital version, it's…

We have a fantastic collection of wonderful venues that we return to year after year, that's just the way we like it and long may it last. Then every now and then we discover new ones, two in a row this weekend. We played Bramham Village Hall and Glusburn Arts Centre. Both in Yorkhire, and both villages i'd never been to before, even though i lived in Yorkshire for over 20 years. It's a big county! Sometimes we discover new venues when you guys suggest them, we always welcome a 'why dont you come and play…

Had a quick trip to Japan at the end of March, just 5 nights, 2 shows, with Swing out Sister. What lovely folks they are, I worked with them loads in the 90s, this was like a reunion, more reminiscing than playing. We caught the very start of the Cherry blossom season, massive deal to the Japanese, a photo of the first sighting made the national papers. Our UK blossom has seemed more impressive than ever to me this year, or is it that i'm finely tuned to it after Japan?

Lovely tour of Village Halls and…

Online ticket sales for BoP3 at Thirsk Town Hall on Friday 4th October are now available. You can also buy them at the upcoming BoP3 gigs over the next two weeks (pease bring cash or cheque if you wish to purchase at gigs as we do not have a card machine). Tickets will be available locally soon.

Thirsk tickets online sales:- 

Snake returned from a week in Japan with Swing Out Sister - performing at a couple of festivals. With his ever increasing knowledge of Japan, the time off soon became trips out with Snake San Tours. Once back in the Uk he was straight into rehearsals for his monthly Ropewalk Sax on Sunday sessions at Barton upon Humber. This months guest being Gareth Moulton; a packed house and a fabulous set  - next months guest is Helen Watson and Pat McCarthy will be the guest on the 26th May. (See gigs page for…

Snake fans have been given a special privilege of early access to tickets for the Snake Davis Band performance at the FEVA Festival in Knaresborough. Details on the gig page or click here for the link.

Snake has been busy with recording sessions in the last two weeks as well as working with music students at Huddersfield University. We met lots of new people last Saturday at the show in Goole Junction and hope we'll see them at another gig before too long.

This week Snake will be locked into rehearsals for a short trip to Japan with Swing Out Sister, performing at a couple of festivals. The Classic Sax Solos show rolls into Middlesbrough on Friday and then a mix of Classic Sax Solos and the Snake Davis…