Playing piano is one of my favourite things to do and since I moved to Casa Slick, I’ve been itching to buy a keyboard. Sadly my piano was too big and raw to transport.
Recently, Sam Reed (AKA Dott Reed, her new stage name) had her first gig in over a year. It was held at this art shop place and she played songs on a piano painted like a British flag. There were 4 pianos and over the coming weeks all the pianos will be placed randomly around London so people can play.
Sam "Dott" Reed on the piano
Sammie was rusty to start, as she was so nervous not having performed in such a long time. As the gig went on, so did the rust and she loosened up. Her new song, “Mon Amor” I really liked.
Speaking of rust, I’ve been itching to do the Playtime Customised 11 Fashion Show for a while now. It has been nearly 2 years since I’ve produced a show. I’ve consulted in shows but there is nothing like a Playtime Customised show. I’m thinking mid-August? Sammie of course will be part of the line-up along with the designers.
sing-along at Carnaby Street
the swingin' 60's
Georgia Goodrick and I randomly saw one of the funky pianos on Carnaby Street. A woman was playing songs from the swinging 60’s so classics from the Beatles et others were played. The public were given the words to all the songs so they can join in. Really old school and nice! More of these fun things should be around the city all year round.
Georgia Goodrick et Albie Espinola on the piano
Albie Espinola, the piano master
back to the 1960's
Georgia Goodrick
My favourite song was “Follower of Fashion” by The Kinks. Twas fitting I guess. Georgia and I were dressed more 1980’s style if anything though. However, London Tonight still did a television interview with us.
"The Hoff"
By the way, I met "The Hoff"! I saw David Hasselhoff randomly while he was filming some programme at Charlotte Street Hotel. According to the producers, it's a reality television show. I asked if I can grab a picture with him and they looked at me like I was dumb. "We are filming...?" they said. A few seconds later, the producers thought it was a good idea and said to intrude his conversation while they were filming and ask for a picture. He was like, "sure, but it's £5 please". I gave him a "high five" instead. Unfortunately I somehow stupidly took a picture of someone’s feet instead of me and The Hoff.
Inspired by Sammie’s gig and playing the random piano on the street, I went to Argos and got me a keyboard! It’s a dream. I’m gonna practice on my roof and everything, play in style.
Anyone out there that can play piano? There's only so much I can learn with books, I so want piano lessons...
xx
Albie!!
Recently, Sam Reed (AKA Dott Reed, her new stage name) had her first gig in over a year. It was held at this art shop place and she played songs on a piano painted like a British flag. There were 4 pianos and over the coming weeks all the pianos will be placed randomly around London so people can play.
Sam "Dott" Reed on the pianoSammie was rusty to start, as she was so nervous not having performed in such a long time. As the gig went on, so did the rust and she loosened up. Her new song, “Mon Amor” I really liked.
Speaking of rust, I’ve been itching to do the Playtime Customised 11 Fashion Show for a while now. It has been nearly 2 years since I’ve produced a show. I’ve consulted in shows but there is nothing like a Playtime Customised show. I’m thinking mid-August? Sammie of course will be part of the line-up along with the designers.
sing-along at Carnaby Street
the swingin' 60's
Georgia Goodrick et Albie Espinola on the piano
Albie Espinola, the piano master
back to the 1960's
Georgia GoodrickMy favourite song was “Follower of Fashion” by The Kinks. Twas fitting I guess. Georgia and I were dressed more 1980’s style if anything though. However, London Tonight still did a television interview with us.
"The Hoff"By the way, I met "The Hoff"! I saw David Hasselhoff randomly while he was filming some programme at Charlotte Street Hotel. According to the producers, it's a reality television show. I asked if I can grab a picture with him and they looked at me like I was dumb. "We are filming...?" they said. A few seconds later, the producers thought it was a good idea and said to intrude his conversation while they were filming and ask for a picture. He was like, "sure, but it's £5 please". I gave him a "high five" instead. Unfortunately I somehow stupidly took a picture of someone’s feet instead of me and The Hoff.
Inspired by Sammie’s gig and playing the random piano on the street, I went to Argos and got me a keyboard! It’s a dream. I’m gonna practice on my roof and everything, play in style.
Anyone out there that can play piano? There's only so much I can learn with books, I so want piano lessons...
xx
Albie!!
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