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new zealand photo glleryNew Zealand photos now online

Posted by Simon Dring on 19 August 2010

Check out the gallery page for photographic evidence of our New Zealand visit.

new zealand photo glleryBritish Blues Awards - voting closes 31 July!

Posted by Simon Dring on 26 July 2010

Voting ends on 31st July, so if you haven't voted yet, visit www.britishbluesawards.com and make your mark!

Voting is free and only takes a few seconds. Oli Brown (guitarist, vocalist and young artist categories), Roger Inniss (bassist category) and I (drummer category) are all nominated.

 

Glastonbury Festival 2010 - photos by Lime PhotographicGlastonbury photos now online

Posted by Simon Dring on 26 July 2010

Glastonbury 2010 Festival photo now online. Thanks to Lime Photographic for the excellent images.

Click here to visit my Gallery page

paiste artistPaiste artist page online

Posted by Simon Dring on 08 July 2010

My Paiste artist page is now online at Paiste.com

Click here to visit: www.paiste.com

drums for saleGear for sale

Posted by Simon Dring on 29 June 2010

Making some space, so selling off a kit, cymbals and bits and bobs.

Details here

paiste cymbalsPaiste cymbals

Posted by Simon Dring on 11 June 2010

I am now officially endorsing Paiste cymbals.

My setup with Oli Brown now consists of Paiste 2002 crashes, rides and hi-hats. More details on my gear page.

 

 

British Blues Awards 2010 nominee Simon DringBritish Blues Awards 2010 nominee

Posted by Simon Dring on 04 June 2010

Excited to hear that I have been nominated in the "Best British Blues Drummer" category in the British Blues Awards 2010. The final result is decided by public vote - head over to www.britishbluesawards.com to vote :)

Don't forget to vote for Oli Brown and Roger Inniss too!

simon dring bbc radio2 session broadcast Radio 2 session broadcast - 10th May 2010

Posted by Simon Dring on 05 May 2010

Tune in to Paul Jones' Blues show on BBC Radio 2 on Monday 10th May (7-8pm) to hear the session I recorded with Oli Brown. More info and session photos will be online from 10th May at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sbbmj

New gig date

Posted by Simon Dring on 05 May 2010

New gig date for May has been added - 31st May @ Fibbers, York.

This one will just be The Oli Brown Band.

Simon Dring HMV Oxford StreetHMV, Oxford Street, London


Posted by Simon Dring on 10 April 2010

I will be performing with Oli Brown at the HMV store, Oxford Street, London on Wednesday 26th May 2010 promoting Oli's new album. The event begins at 6pm, and then we're playing at the Jazz Cafe in Camden that evening.

Simon Dring Glastonbury festivalGlastonbury Festival update


Posted by Simon Dring on 02 March 2010

Dates confirmed: We will be playing on Friday 25th and Saturday 26th June (yes, twice!) at Glastonbury on the new Jazz & Blues stage.

New blues Genration Tour 2010 Simon DringNew Blues Generation UK Tour 2010


Posted by Simon Dring on 11 February 2010

Dates have been confirmed for the New Blues Generation Tour, featuring Oli Brown, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Virgil & The Accelerators. Check the gigs page and the Oli Brown Band website for more information.

Simon Dring Radio 2BBC Radio 2


Posted by Simon Dring on 11 February 2010

The Oli Brown Band took a trip to Maida Vale studios in London last week to record a session for Paul Jones' Show on BBC Radio 2. It's likely to be broadcast April/May time - more details soon.

In the meantime, you will find some shots taken at the session on the Gallery page

simon dring baskey advertisementBaskey advertisements


Posted by Simon Dring on 11 February 2010

I am featured in Baskey adverts in the current issues of Rhythm Magazine and Drummer magazine.

The adverts promote Baskey's excellent DrumRuggs.

Glastonbury festivalGlastonbury Festival 2010


Posted by Simon Dring on 11 February 2010

Thrilled to confirm that the Oli Brown Band are playing at Glastonbury Festival 2010. Unsure of exact day and time, but we will be on the brand new Jazz & Blues Stage.

new websiteNew website goes live


Posted by Simon Dring on 11 February 2010

New website online