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Fil Ross

Guitarist, songwriter, sound engineer, lead and rhythm guitarist, bassist for studio recordings and live work. Can also play the keyboard, Piano and harmonica. Given time and space. Songwriter, producer, music maker.

Speaks; English, Portuguese, Spanish, French and brush up some good Italian too. I'm based at Mill Hill Recording studios part of Mill Hill Music Complex.

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Friends, bands, musicians, artists that I've worked with in the past and present.

BANDS, MUSICIANS, ACTS & FRIENDS

They come from the hometown of the falcon, from Vienna!
And they carry the unforgettable hits of the unique
World stars of Austria in your hearts. Everything live and preferably pure,
authentic and emotional! An evening that will be remembered!

Large affordable comercial recording studio for all recording needs. Acts, bands, groups and solo artists.

Rehearsals, recording, sales, repairs, tuition and hire.

Rock, blues, hardrock, metal, progrock, melodic contemporary, experimental, avantgarde rock.

Ska,
Madness with the one and only Mr: Lee Thompson

DAGOBERT WEISS
Is a Berlin singer songwriter & multi-instrumentalist.
He writes his songs in German. He learned percussion from the percussion teacher Vincent Riewe, (Max Raabe Band), in the well-known "Royal school of music" he got an exam in percussion with honors.
Dagobert has taught himself piano and guitar autodidactically.
He is inspired by the stories that life writes.

His work comes from the heart and is truly 'soul' music. His lyrics and melodies reach out to connect us all at a deeper level. In addition to making such beautiful music, Tony is someone who cares deeply about human welfare, animals, nature and the injustice and inequality that can often prevail in this life.

From our viewpoint the present socioeconomic conditions are spiralling downwards due to the increasing power of money, banks and the media. We strongly condemn this system through our music. Our songs are mainly about the way we experience the ill effects of this system in our everyday lives. Many tend to shun this reality, blindly focusing on their own wellbeing and forgetting that we share a community with others. Greed becomes overpowering and ignorance becomes bliss.

immigrant007 is a London based musician writing and recording his own music.

7 piece Jazz funk band from North London

ESP one of the best prog rock bands around.

Pop Rock

Jaxon, is a progressive rock saxophonist, flautist, and composer.

Funk collective

Piano prodigy

Urban Folk
Band Members:
Boz Boorer
Alex Lusty

Glam rock for your ears only.

Industrial goth, rock

Republic Of Brentford, Midland Hotel July 2018

Ed Bentley is a fine Pianist/Organist/Vocalist and multi-instrumentalist known principally for his work on Jazz Piano and Hammond Organ despite his early start with the double bass and electric bass at the age of 14 and acoustic and electric guitars at the age of 18. Ed arrived in the UK in 1971. Working musicians rated him as soon as he arrived, since then he has been winning friends all over England, Europe, the USA and most parts of the world with his music.

Quadrophenia - the album, LIVE! - pays tribute to the emotive music of The Who, the biggest-selling and most powerful band in the world for decades. Produced specifically for the theatre stage and appealing to all generations, it is a storming show (literally!) with full-on sound effects as used on the original album and state-of-the-art lighting to enhance the performance.

I am an Australian singer/songwriter recently settled to London. I have over 10 years professional performance and singing experience throughout the UAE, Asia, Australia, North America and Germany. Please see my Singing Reel movie for latest performances

Chris was also born in Ghana and studied at Goldsmiths College and Guildhall School of Music and drama. He was principle guitarist for Herbie Flowers Rock School, Lambeth music, founded Marlborough college Rock school course. Played in West End productions of Grease and Soul Train. Other shows include Fiddler on the Roof, Nat King Cole story, Up Against the Wall. He has toured with Osibisa, Courtney Pine, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley and many more, and brings the authentic sound of African guitar.

Kwame Knight known as DJ Knight one of the most versatile DJ’s around with his extensive experience and knowledge of special events, he knows how to read crowds to play the right music at the right time. A confident Master Of Ceremonies, he can compare your event. DJ Knight is based in the UK and is regularly requested to DJ worldwide. Having someone of his experience and charisma, you are sure to be getting an incredible DJ for any type of event.

Chris Stringer & The Rocketeers

Sarah Kershaw is a professional pianist and singer who has been bringing a touch of class to weddings, events, and lounge bars in the UK and abroad for the past 8 years. A versatile musician, she is a classically trained pianist having achieved a first class honours degree from Birmingham Conservatoire, which means she can not only provide elegant piano music on it's own, but can also use her piano skills as a sensitive and dexterous accompaniment to her sweet and soulful vocals.

It’s always difficult to follow such a well received set - it’s almost as if the gauntlet has been thrown down. But follow it JFK Blue did and with some style as they tore through numbers from their debut album, ‘Rough Round The Edges’ and some new songs. This was, it seemed, a band on a mission. Ably fronted by on guitars and vocals the pace was frantic from the off but amazingly just built and built. Sol Ezra and Leslie Fleischman held down the back line with Sol also contributing backing vox.

We are London’s premier String Quartet, Bollywood Violinist, Electric String Quartet appearing regularly at major concert venues throughout Britain and Europe as well as those occasions that are special to you. Whether celebrating one of the life’s milestones or marking a specific event or occasion unique to you, we are proficient in a wide range of music to cater for your needs. Choose a string quartet,a wedding harpist, singer, violinist, bands for weddings and more.

Mill Hill music Mart.
Open: Sunday to friday 11am-11pm
Saturdays 11am until 8pm

All african music.
With some of the best musicians from Africa.

False dots, blues, punk, alternative, poetic.

David Cross BandThe music is often quite a journey and can be very emotional - we work very hard to achieve those spine-tingling moments on stage when the music lifts you and time stands still - but then we also laugh a lot - somehow it’s always a surprise when you play something just right (or completely wrong!)
I guess some things are just meant to be - and the David Cross Band is one of those things.

1930's 1940's vintage act.
Always on demand.

The band formed in 1977 in north London. The original line-up was Tim Worman (a.k.a. Tim Polecat, vocalist), Martin "Boz" Boorer, (guitarist and vocalist), Phil Bloomberg, (bassist), and Chris Hawkes (drummer), who originally played under the name "Cult Heroes."

TRC is a hardcore punk and rap infused band from London, UK. In total, they have released three albums and five EPs. They have played UK festivals such as Sonisphere Download Festival. Hevy Fest and Ghostfest as well as Xtreme Fest in France, Bergenfest in Norway, as well as tours across Germany.

Knossos would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that came out last night to support Crisis! It was a great night, for an even better cause.
We'd also like to give a special shout out and thank you to Liam Hayward for putting on the event and letting us play.
Watch out for more Knossos in the New Year!

"Special Kinda Madness perform either a Specials and Madness tribute show, or a Madness-only tribute. They perform throughout the UK at dedicated music venues, theatres and corporate events. They are also available for weddings and parties."

Knuckledust are a London-based hardcore punk band.
Since 1996 Pierre, Wema, Ray & Nic have been creating UK Hardcore music and taking it to the world.

Christopher John "Chris" Spedding is an English musician, singer, guitarist, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and record producer. In a career spanning more than 40 years, Spedding is best known for his studio session work.

Whether you're an Abba fan, a child of the 80's or love music from all decades, the Sing Out Sisters have something for you!!

London's best party band. We've become one of the most sought after and established covers bands over the last 17 years and overy 3000 performances.

British songwriter, guitarist and producer.

BASHIYRA – The Voice Having performed backing vocals for music industry heavyweights such as Patti Labelle, Michael Bolton, Diana Ross and Queen and many more.

One of the most unique and exciting bass music outfits to emerge in recent times, Koven is the production alias of producer Max Rowat and Katie Boyle.

maybe one of the best!

Mark Michael Brzezicki is a rock drummer, who is primarily known for his work with Big Country, and was a member of the groups The Cult, Ultravox, From The Jam and Procol Harum.

Shir is the complete Jewish music group playing music of the Jewish Diaspora and Israel:
Klezmer, Israeli, Yiddish, Sephardi, Mizrachi, Ladino and Simcha music.
Since 1997, Shir (Hebrew for song) has been a major force on the UK Jewish music scene performing concerts and fulfilling the original function of Klezmer bands – entertaining at Simchas (Jewish parties).
Coming from different musical and cultural backgrounds (classical, jazz and gypsy folk)(English, Israeli and Polish), the five m

Hard rock Hungarian band.

Country folk singer song writer.

Creating a warped, bi-polar introduction rounded out by a 35-piece orchestra and 22 member choir. Like a thrilling manic descent on a violent helter-skelter ride its grandiose absinthe-soaked delirium never wavers...

I'm a singer, songwriter, keyboardist/guitarist from London.

Smooth acoustic vibes.

Kate Marie Nash is an English singer, songwriter, musician and actress. Nash rose to prominence in the UK with the sleeper hit "Foundations". Her debut album, Made of Bricks, peaked at number 1 in the UK and number 36 in the US

Exploding onto the international music scene in early 2015 with the acclaimed singles Live Rock ’n’ Roll and White Trash, JOANovARC’s status as the new ‘queens of rock’ is about to rise even higher with their debut album, Ride Of Your Life. Released on 9th November through Red Vixen Records/Universal, available through HMV stores UK and outlets around the world.

Official home page of the legendary English '60s mod/psychedelic/proto punk cult band John's Children, Marc Bolan's first band preceding T. Rex.

Two things to remember when playing in DCB (1) always play in time, even if it is 15/16, (2) don't forget your passport. I usually manage to achieve one of these fundamental tasks.
When I first joined DCB in 1995 after spending many years doing studio sessions, I was certainly overwhelmed by the bands incredible sense of time, ie not just playing in 4/4 and realized I had to get used to 'playing outside the box'.

The sound of deVience is defined by soaring vocal melodies, swaggering riffs and pulsating rhythms. If you like anything from classic rock to a more contemporary vibe, you're sure to be begging for more. The band's line-up draws together eclectic individual influences to form their distinctive adrenaline-soaked sound.

Peter Donegan is the son of Lonnie Donegan, the King of Skiffle. This year (2019) Peter auditioned for The Voice UK and made headline news when Sir Tom Jones turned his chair for him. Sir Tom then when finding out and taken back by who he was, performed an impromptu duet of a song with Peter.

Phil Dutton.
Lyricist, songwriter.

RECOMENDED TUTORS

Joshua Alamu

Guitar, piano, Bass, Clarinet, Saxophone, Violin and Drum lessons for all ages

Studio Forcada offers high quality music instruction from age 3 to adults (amateurs, professionals and postgraduates included)

Guitar Tutor at Mill Hill Music Complex.

An expressive performer, Telfer tells a story with every solo.
If you need sax lessons he is the one to talk to.

My name is Kris, and this page was created for guitarists at all levels, beginner to advanced, who wish to use this as a reference page for your music theory and practice.

I have been studying and playing guitar for the last 17 years and continue to find every area of it fascinating, the history, the ever advancing theory and practice playing guitar, and music through our evolution within differe...

Alex Lewis started playing the guitar aged 7, and by 16 was performing regularly in professional bands. Alex has played extensively in venues around Britain and Europe. Alex has also performed on BBC2, BBC3, and Australian television...

Pete Lockett is an English percussionist and recording artist. Lockett is known as a versatile and prolific percussionist, collaborating with many artists.

Leon Geis piano tutor at Mill Hill Music Complex

I'm a singing/songwriting/music theory/piano teacher based in NW London. I have over 10 years of music theory, singing and performing experience behind me. I know the industry inside out and will guarantee you the best standard of teaching.
Most of my students fall into the 10-40-year-old category, even though I am adjustable and open to talk to any of my new students that would be interested in the lessons.
I focus on each individual's needs and adjust my lessons around them...

Sam has been playing since 1998, and is a regular performer on many stages throughout the country. Sam studied at Drumtech under Paul Elliot, Richard Beasley, Tom Meadows and Justin Scott, earning himself a bachelor’s degree in music. Sam currently plays in six different bands, touring all around the UK and Europe, giving him a wealth of live performing experience.

LOCAL MUSIC SHOPS

At Mill Hill Music Complex we provide a level of service unrivalled elsewhere in London. We have a full range of Musical Instruments: guitars, ukeleles, drum kits, strings, drumsticks and other accessories.
As musicians don’t work 9-5 shifts, we are here when you need us. As well as top-end pro gear, we also stock a full range of budget instruments for students and young people, including violin outfits, acoustic guitar packages, budget drum kits, reeds for saxophones, clarinets and much more!

Here at Edgware music we are celebrating our 32nd year on Station Road. Throughout the moving of the shop, and the end of Rock Around The Clock, we have remained firm selling endless instruments and repairing for our loyal and newly welcomed customers. Ed.

The SoundGarden music shop has been trading since 1994 and is a general music store specialising in guitars but also offering a broad product range including accessories for most instruments.

Vinyl Boutique Records Camden. Dec 21,2017. New display up at Vinyl Boutique records 88 Parkway (in the basement) thank you Boz Boorer.

For the first time in London, all the best brands under one roof! Come to guitarguitar's newest store and see the largest and best selection of guitars, amps and pedals in London, all available to try out in our private demo booth. Find your next dream guitar here in the heart of Camden!

All studio and live equipment that you need.

Guitars set ups, Amps and speakers repairs.

Amp maker, guitar repairer an much more!

Most guitarists are familiar with the term harmonics. When a string is touched lightly above the 12th fret and plucked, it produces a note that is exactly one octave above the fundamental or open string note. If the same string is now pressed at the 12th fret and the note played, it should sound exactly the same pitch as the harmonic. If it does, then intonation at the 12th fret is correct

Watford Valves is a U.K company that was established in the early 1990s’ and has become one of Europe's leading suppliers of tested, graded and guaranteed valves and components to the professional music and audio industry.

FESTIVALS & COMMUNITY EVENTS, NORTH LONDON

North London finest rock fest.
It speaks for it self!

Bi-annual music festival held in venues around Mill Hill covering all types of music.
From Jazz to Country from blues to rock,

Local bi-annual Jazz Festival

Mill Hill Broadway is a quality shopping destination in North West London with many independent shops and restaurants plus the best of the chains. Several times a year the street is transformed by a series of Continental Style Markets with a myriad of stalls selling everything from hot street food to crafts and designer items. Some markets have a live music stage and street entertainers.

Held in several venues across north Finchley
A three day display of local talent and more.

The annual Fortune Green Jester Festival offers two days of fun for all the family. Entry is free and so are many of the activities. There will be a wonderful and varied line-up of stage performances as well as a great variety of stalls: including arts & crafts, charities, local community organisations, bric-à-brac, books and much more.

Every year over 200 bands perform at various venues around Camden.

The High Barnet Music Festival is held in August and is intended for the community of High Barnet to celebrate music and art in aid of charity.

Summer Festival and Theatre in The Park - June to August

LOCAL VENUES

The Three Wishes is a traditional London pub.
With live music.
The Three Wishes is a pub for all seasons with a heated enclosed rear beer garden where you can still enjoy all sporting events on our external plasma screen.

We believe our building was originally a hotel called The Railway Hotel, with The Midland Railway hotel on the opposite side of the road, and both being positioned next to St Albans City Station. The hotel used to have the occasional band or acts perform back in the 60’s, then in the early 70’s the site changed to a public house called The Horn of Plenty.

During the 70’s it became known as a great live music venue, and was run by Bob Andrews and then by Vinnie Jones mum! We are not sure about o

Music Venue: The Black Horse, Union Street, High Barnet, London EN5 4HY, Venue Type: Pub,

In June 2014 we re-opened this magnificent building in the heart of North Finchley as a London Brewing Company brewpub. We developed this vast building to deliver a design which compliments the space whilst bringing something new and exciting to the area. Our mission is to provide a great beer and food experience alongside regular events to keep you coming back for more.

www.chandosarms.com
OPENING HOURS MONDAY 4pm - 11pm
TUESDAY - THURSDAY
12 noon - 11pm
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
12 noon - 11:30pm
SUNDAY
12 noon - 11pm

The Legendary Fiddler's Elbow - Home OF live music.
The Fiddler’s Elbow Camden is an award winning, no-nonsense, retro live music venue with a fantastic atmosphere. For cutting edge nights out, this is where it's at!

The Devonshire Arms is Camden Town's devoted home to the musical underground. It has a rich-though volatile-history, and today charges on stronger than ever. Though having had many faces, and having changed countless hands, The Dev has persevered through it all to remain the undeniable and immovable anchor of Camden's roots.

Trinity is a late licensed music venue/pub/club in Harrow, North West London. For 25 years now Trinity has bought a bit of Camden into the suburbs. Set on two floors, with unique gothic decor Trinity’s aim is to promote great live music, bring you the best DJs and provide an unpretentious yet safe and friendly atmosphere.
We do live music, club nights, big screen Sky & BT Sport, student promotions and private party booking.

Established indie haunt that plays host to popular and budding talent, and has regular club nights

ive music pub for rock, punk and indie, decorated with religious icons, fairy lights and posters.

Live music pub for rock, punk and indie, decorated with religious icons, fairy lights and posters.

Camden's legendary arts venue and centre for young creatives.
Service Yard · Circle Balcony · Technical Support · Water And Power Supply
Highlights: The Roundhouse Is A Hub Of Inspiration, Power Of Creativity To Change Lives...
Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, London‎ - 020 7424 8495‎

We're the most established music venue in Watford, with live bands gracing our stage most weekends.

Situated in Islington and a stones throw from Highbury & Islington tube station, The H&A is a magnet for the music lover where legendary bands like U2, The Police, The Stranglers and Madness first started out. Rock jukebox in the main bar. We put on live music events on several nights a week and have a theatre upstairs.
Band bookings Ruliee Rock (Ents manager)
bookthehope@gmail.com

PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO & ART

Kwame Lestrade

Illustrator.

Sally is a London based Multimedia Artist working with craft and a dash of wit to make Sculpture, Embroidery, Land Art and Embroidery. Over the last 4 years, she's been developing various techniques using textiles to make site-specific installations and low relief sculptures. This work explores contemporary theories of astrophysics, cosmology and environmental science and aims to question what we take for granted and to extend the limits of our perception.

karolina urbaniak
Hypnosis Colour
DARKLEAKS - The Ripper Genome Alien Existence by Philip Best unofficial trailer
No Breath of Sound - The History of Drowning
Artifacts of Self Destruction
DES: Still-Life
Death Scenes - Part I
Tunguska Event
TOUR
Sketches for Georg Trakl - To the Boy Elis
DIY Lobotomy
To Putrefaction.

Indre Kusleikaite
Fotography

OTHER STUDIOS

RADIOS

Dj of Indie Hard Rock/Metal & Blues @ Emidio's Rock Den on Mixlr.com & alternating Saturday's @ CHRW 94.9 FM University of Western,Ont. Check out my web site.
inspiredactionrecords.com/emidiovaz.

CD, VINYL, PRESSING, PUBLISHING

FX RENTALS HIRES AUDIO EQUIPMENT 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK.

video transfers and much more.
JH VIDEO is pleased to offer you unique entertainment services. From Booths to Laser Cutting and Graffiti wall we have something for everyone. Our aim is to bring you new, fun and modern entertainment that will keep your guests amused.

HOME TOWN, PORTUGAL

Beachcam, Costa da Caparica

Almada city across the river from Lisbon

Convento dos Capuchos
it use to be where my second primary school existed.
Beautiful place with great views over the Atlantic Ocean.

Costa da Caparica

Aldeia dos Capuchos Golf & SPA Hotel in Costa da Caparica

O Sol da Caparica Festival

Costa da Caparica

Sports Bar - Food - Darts - Top Gins - Smoking Areas - Jam Session - Djing - Events - rock / indie / alternative / electronic. Live Jazz - Live Music in Costa da Caparica

Great food in Costa da Caparica

A tasca do Joao Marreta.
Some of the best seafood in Caparica.

Situated opposite Tarquínio-Paraíso Beach, this sophisticated conference hotel in a modern building is 12 km from the Arriba Fóssil Protected Landscape of Costa de Caparica

Lufisurfschool.
Costa da Caparica

O Santuário Nacional de Cristo Rei, Almada

MARGEM SUL, ALMADA, SETUBAL COUNTY, LOCAL CELEBRITIES.

Jose Mourinho.
Football manager from Setubal

Ex-Footballer from Cova da Piadade, Almada.

Joao Cancelo. Football player currently playing for Man. City.
From Barreiro, Setubal.

Ruben Vinagre. Footballer playing at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
From Charneca da Caparica

Matheus Pereira.
footballer born in Brasil.
Moved to Trafaria, Caparica, when he was still a kid. Formed at Sporting Lisbon youth academy

Footballer born in Lisbon and raised in Charneca da Caparica

Miguel Oliveira
MotoGP motorcycle racer from Pragal, Almada

UHF formed in 1978 one of the most influential rock bands in Portugal.
From Costa da Caparica. my home town.

Xutos & Pontapés
the biggest rock band in Portugal. formed in 1978
From Almada. My birth place.

Melech Mechaya
is a Portuguese quintet of klezmer music, traditionally Jewish, inspired by Gypsy, Arabic and Balkan music
From Almada

Sara Tavares
is a Portuguese singer and songwriter with Cape Verdean ancestry. The music she interprets is defined as world music.

Trio Odmira. Probably one of the longest lasting bands in Portugal.
Sadly two of the brothers passed away recently.
My former neighbours from down the road in Capuchos, Caparica.

Fernao Mendes Pinto
Explorer.
From Pragal, Almada

Fil Ross

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Friends, bands, musicians, artists that I've worked with in the past and present.

BANDS, MUSICIANS, ACTS & FRIENDS

Falco Platinum

Mill Hill Recordings Studios

Mill Hill Music Complex

Rock And Roll Sons

The Silencerz

Dagobert Weiss

Tony Lowe

Sold For Evil

Immigrant 007

Kado

ESP

Aimee Bowey

David Jackson

Jack Terroni

Curtis Elton

Happy Martyr

Sonic Jewels

Nosferatu

Carlos And The Bandidos

The Candy Girls

Republic Of Brentford, Midland Hotel July 2018

Ed Bentley

Painted Smile

Quadrophenia

Sara Louise

Chris Cobbson

DJ Knight

Chris Stringer & The Rocketeers

The Bandits

Maids Of England

Sarah Kershaw

JFK Blue

Giardino String Quartet

Mill Hill Music Mart

Zong Zing All Stars

The False dots

David Cross Band

The London Belles

The Polecats

TRC

Knossos

Special Kinda Madness

Knuckledust

Chris Spedding

Sing Out Sisters

Lettuce Heads

Boz Boorer

BASHIYRA

Koven

John Mizarolli

Mark Brzezicki

Shir

Romeo Verzik

Emily Mae Winters

The Red Paintings

Rebecca Turner

Vic Sharma

Kate Nash

Joanovarc

Johns Children-pic-With-band-name

Mick Paul

Devience

Peter Donegan

Phil Dutton

RECOMENDED TUTORS

Music lessons @ MIll Hill Studios

Claudio Forcada

Stone Bezhardi

Matt Telfer

Kris Lilley

Alex Lewis

Pete Lockett

Leon Geis

East London Music & Arts School

Gareth Burnett