2016

Thursday 10th March 2016 - It has truly been with great sadness that yesterday I learnt about the death of my friend and bandmate John Hutchinson. John passed away in his sleep and leaves behind a loving family and a wealth of friends and acquaintances. A fantastic guitarist who was, amongst many many positive things such an adaptable and skilful performer. I've never heard anyone play Matchbox by Carl Perkins and Mystery Train by Junior Parker as well as John. You were always too modest John, one of your many endearing qualities.

John, from myself, Tony and Roger, thank you for the laughs we have all shared in Memory Lane and thank you for being part of the band. You have left all of us with fond fond memories, something which will never dissipate.

John you will be missed.

 

2015

On Friday 12th June 2015 Memory Lane will be playing in a fund raiser for the cardiac unit at Castle Hill Hospital. The gig will take place at The New Cleveland Club in Hull. Taking part along with Memory Lane is RIO, a young lady who is just eleven years old with a fabulous voice. We also have the incomparable Bobby Diamond who will be our compere for the evening. Tickets are just £2 and you can get them from any of the band members or at The New Cleveland Club itself. Doors open at 7 PM and the show starts at approximately 8:45 PM. Thanks for the support!

2014

With the departure of Memory Lane's lead guitarist Steve Trice, we now welcome John Hutchinson to the group. John has a wealth of experience and we are looking forward to working together in order to bring our audience some much needed Rock & Roll TLC! We would all like to wish Steve well and if I may say it has been a pleasure playing with Steve.

Gigs are still booked and will start again in March of 2015.

2013

New drum videos - You can now find a selection of short new videos on the website including excerpts of Dave in the studio with Blues-Rock band 'Fado Rock'. To check these out, head to: 

http://www.davesmithdrummer.co.uk/audio-visual.html

Other videos include a variety of short drum snippets performed on a Roland TD9K-X drum kit.

New ten track 'Memory Lane' album completed - We have finished the recording and mixing of the new 'Memory Lane' album 'Memory Lane revisited'. The album will be available for purchase at any of our gigs and you can hear excerpts from all ten tracks on the audio/visual page on this site. Alternatively, visit Dave's Sound Cloud page at:

https://soundcloud.com/dave-smith-drummer/sets/dave-smith-freelance-session

You can also find several photographs of the band in and out of the studio courtesy of photographer Cheryl Jagger on the Gallery page.



'Memory' Lane featured in Buddy Holly article - The evening of March 19th 1958 at ‘The Regal’ in Hull featured a concert by the one and only Buddy Holly. You can click the link below to see an article about his gig and how 'Memory Lane' will be honoring this occasion by playing two local gigs in mid March in the Hull area (article dated 6th March 2013):

http://www.thisishullandeastriding.co.uk/Buddy-Holly-played-Hull-s-Regal-Cinema/story-18332096-detail/story.html#axzz2NSM1e3df



(Image - 'Memory Lane' in studio with sound engineer John Spence)

'Memory Lane' - All set for new album - The second week in February of 2013 will see myself and the boys from Rock n Roll group 'Memory Lane' start recordings for our new ten track studio album. Set to record at Fairview Studios in Willerby, the album is hopefully going to be ready by March and tracks will be available online and on our refurbished website. Gigs up and down the country are full steam ahead and with the release of the new album you can be sure to hear us on certain radio stations. Can't wait! More news to follow.



2012

'Memory Lane': Rock n Roll group - Really pleased to say that I'm now the full time drummer with the fantastic Rock n Roll group 'Memory Lane'. Whilst working with a select few agencies, the group are based in Hull but gigging all over the country. We've already racked up a number of gigs for 2013, both private functions and gigs for the public. Really pleased to be working with three highly skilled musicians who have been playing for upwards of fifty years!

'Memory Lane' comprise of an award winning vocalist, a top lead guitarist and a multi-talented bass player. A four piece 50’s and 60’s Rock n Roll group who cover the likes of: Chuck Berry, Carl Perkins, Eddie Cochran, Elvis, Bill Haley, Gene Vincent, Jerry Lee Lewis, Billy Fury and many, many more. Not to mention specialising in a tribute to the great Buddy Holly thanks to our frontman!

We are due to record a full ten track album in January/February 2013 along with a video. Pictures and website details to come soon!



Fado Rock update - Monday 19th November saw the last night of over-dubs and certain tweaks to our new ten track album. Mixed by our guitarist Spike, it's sounding great. Hoping to release it Spring 2013..........

2011

May

Into the Valley 2011 Fest - So, last night (30th April) myself and the guys from Fado Rock played the main stage at this years 'Into the Valley' MAG festival. It was simply unbelievable. On behalf of myself and every member of the band; huge, huge thanks to everyone who came and watched us perform. Over 3,000 odd tickets sold and 2,000 people watching us and singing. We played a 75 minute set and our reception was unreal considering it was not even a music festival. Our thanks again! To everyone.

April

New session work track released - You can now find a preview from the latest of Dave's session work. The track is titled: ‘XYZ’ written and part-performed by Ryan Jarvis of ‘3 Man Bench. You can find a snippet of the track on the Audio/Visual page. Music written and composed by: R. Jarvis of ‘3 Man Bench’. Music performed by: R. Jarvis (Guitars, Vocals and Synth), S. Humphrey (Bass Guitar) and Dave Smith (Drums and percussion). Mixed by legendary producer Ken Thomas of ‘Moby’ and ‘Sigur Ros’ fame.

March

RIP Joe Morello - The death of legendary Jazz drummer Joe Morello was announced on the 12th of March and came as a big shock to many of us. Joe was a true jazz legend who inspired me to play solos in a melodic, delicate, yet powerful way and taught me to cross over the beat more and more. Immeasurable thanks Joe, you left a legacy to all drummers.



If you're not familiar with Joe's work; check his videos out on Youtube and let his work live on.

January

Officially on the Regal Tip drumstick website! - That's right! I have officially been listed on the 'Regal Tip' Artist Roster page. It's fantastic to be listed on the same page as drummers: Alex Van Halen, Max Weinburg (of Bruce Springsteen), Chester Thompson (of Genesis) and Joey Waronker (of REM)



Session work tracks - Received word the other day that my session work tracks working with Simon Humphrey and producer Ken Thomas of 'Sigur Ros' and recent 'Moby' fame are fully mixed and are on their way up the country! Snippets of the tracks are soon to be uploaded onto the 'Audio/Visual' page for you to listen to!

As you may know... - Recording has begun for the new ten track Fado Rock album! We're back in the studio mid January to lay down the guitars with John Spence! Remember; Anybody who would like a FREE copy of our 2008 EP 'Six Feet South' can: e-mail, text or ring me and I'll send you a copy!



2010

November

The recording is officially under way! – Well, the new 'Fado Rock' ten track album is under way! The recordings on Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd went really well; it's going to sound great! Keep in touch for regular updates!

(dated 26th November)

October

It's official! – Fado Rock are set to record their 10 track album. Recording starts at the famous Fairview Studios on the 22nd of November. Working with John Spence will again be a highlight of the album! Keep an eye out for more info and news. Our album will be available on www.amazon.com and iTunes.



August

GOSH Drummers press article #2 – As an update to the 'Drumathon event, the GOSH Drummers were featured on page seven of the Pocklington Post today (12th August). I would basically like to reiterate what was said in the article on here:

The five of us raised the handsome sum of over £1,000 which surpassed all of our expectations and we would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who sponsored us and supported the idea and the event itself. Huge thanks go to Lisa Brown design, Craig Hall, The Market Weighton School, members of the 'Weighton Waytes’ Choir and staff at P&O ferries Hull, both for their sponsorship.

Special thanks go to Steve Langley for giving up his time and working on a fantastic photo shoot with us and also, special thanks to the committee and staff of The Market Weighton Community Shop for their generous donation.

The GOSH Drummers would like to express our thanks to all of the above people and it truly is fantastic to see so many people get behind our idea and support us in order to raise money for The Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Thank You
Dave x



July

GOSH Drummers press article #1 – On the 8th July 2010 the GOSH Drummers were featured in the weekly issue of the Pocklington Post (pictured below).

The event is drawing closer and myself and the guys have been doing what we can to promote the event in the hopes that we can get sponsors and donations for the Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital.

Our two hour ‘Drumathon’ will take place on Wednesday 14th July at The Market Weighton School. It will commence at 4:30 and finish (providing we have enough energy to complete the two hours!) at 6:30. We’re ending half an hour before the School concert begins and we’re basically saying to people feel free to drop in and see what we’re up to!

Additionally, as stated in the article; we have been approached by certain schools and summer festivals around the UK to see if we wanted to take our group to the specified venue and perform there, still for Great Ormond Street Hospital. So, this certainly won't be the last time you see us.......without doubt................

On behalf of all the GOSH Drummers: Thank you to everyone for your on-going interest, support and donations so far. You can still sponsor us at: www.justgiving.co.uk/goshdrummers or follow the instructions in the June news feed below.

It's been fantastic to see such a good response from people! CHEERS! X

(dated Saturday 10th July)



June

GOSH Drummers update – The GOSH Drummers online sponsor form is now complete. You can find it by simply clicking on the 'donate' button on the blue 'JustGiving' box to the right.

PLEASE NOTE – If your computer does not direct you straight to the GOSH Drummers account, the full address is: www.justgiving.co.uk/goshdrummers

Or alternatively, search for: GOSH Drummers on www.facebook.com where you can find: more information on the event, a collection of various photographs courtesy of Steve Langley (www.stevelangleyphotography.co.uk) and a link to the online sponsor form.

Feel free to add us as a friend on Facebook!

For any enquiries or for any further information:
contact us at: goshdrummers@yahoo.co.uk
or alternatively: davesmithdrummer@yahoo.co.uk

Please note - the facebook account will not be going 'live' on the internet until Tuesday 22nd June. THANK YOU x (dated Thursday 17th June)

May

- Introducing the 'GOSH Drummers' Event – This event is to take place in mid July. Half a dozen local, Market Weighton-based drummers will be collaborating and drumming for charity. Similar to a mini-marathon we’ll be drumming in unison, taking solos and perhaps generating a bit of showmanship for a two hour stint. The event is to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital.



Age-wise, the six of us range from sixteen through to twenty-three and will all be spreading the word nearer the time with sponsor forms on Social Networking sites, the likes of: Facebook and Twitter! Keep your eyes peeled for this one, there’s some great drummers joining together and it's for a great charity organisation!

- Recent testimonials – Check out any recent testimonials on the website's homepage! I've been fortunate enough to get a fantastic testimonial from RHYTHM Magazine!

"Dave Possesses great technique that would be an asset to any band. Just check out the tracks on this very site. He deserves to go far."
Chris Barnes – Chief Editor of RHYTHM Magazine

April

- Fado Rock News – A brief update on what’s happening in the world of Fado Rock: We’ve got plenty of gigs lined up; simply check out our Facebook account or the 'Gig Dates' link on this website for more information. Fado Rock are also continuing writing in the studio for the release of our first full length album. We are hoping to have it complete by August 2010. Along with the album there will also be a video in conjunction with one of our singles.



March

- Recently joined a Hull based Jazz Quartet featuring highly professional session musicians. Keep checking for new Gig Dates around the UK to be added.

- New Videos added to the Audio/Visual Page, along with a new Youtube Channel.

February

- Dave and the other band members often feature in Gear Magazine, Guitarist Magazine and others. Keep your eyes peeled!

- Currently in the studio writing for a 10-12 track album with Fado Rock. To be released Spring 2011.

       



















 

Charity Drumming event raising money for Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children.

For more information please click the link below.

Alternatively you can search for: "GOSH Drummers" on www.facebook.com

THANK YOU