RESPECT

Following a comment from someone at a gig last week can I just say that my Tribute Act is performed with Total respect for Mr Connolly. In no way am I "taking the mick" - he has my admiration for how he has handled his career etc and just because I sometimes perform without the "swearies" does not mean that I disapprove. There - that's off my chest! NOW - I see they've found a food that stops women from ever needing to have sex again - it's called WEDDING CAKE!!!!

Monday Monday...

Well here's another week - Spring is just around the cornoer - cornoer? - my typing is getting worse and I've run out of Tippex! Corner. Ah well - back to the Banjo practise!

Back from Scotland!

Got back from Fife last night - the weather up there was amazing - 15C last night. West End Bar a gas - check out youtube!!

Happy Valentine's Day

A fond Valentine's Day greeting from all at the Al Capone Appreciation Society!!

Oh I do like to be beside..........

Sunny Bognor Regis seafront last week!

Music of the Future

Been to Chichester College tonight to see my Godson Joe on drums - he is blinding - he is better than I was at his age and I did all right!!!

TWITTER!!!

I've just discovered Twitter - like Facebook but better! Hooked already!

Bonnie Scotland here we come!

Appearing in the West End this weekend!!! (the West End bar) Leslie, Fife!! so near and yet so far - if only!

Summer Wine

Ah've had an enquiry about a bookin' in Holmfirth, where they film "Last of the Summer Wine" - Ah hope they don't expect me tae go slidin' doon a hill in a tin bath!!

Burns Night at R.A.F.A. Bognor Regis Branch

21st January 2009 - Music from David Smith (Bagpipes and Guitar/Vocals), Dancing from the Glen Grant Dance Group, Haggis - address by Andy Watson, Whisky by the RAFA Club, Compereing and Comedy by Me and last but definitely not least - Guest of Honour Sgt. David Imrie Black Watch (Retd) from the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Organised by David Batcock, can I thank Keith Hellyer for introducing me to the RAFA in the first place.

2009?! Is that the time awready?

A Happy New Year to everyone out there in Cyberspace! - How do you stop your violin from being stolen? You put it in a Bagpipe case!!

Latest gigs

Last week's gigs at Hayling Island and Bognor best venues yet! Especially Saturday at the Family Tree. Audience participation outrageous and so easy to work with! Fun for all!!

November Gigs

Family Tree Bognor Regis 8th Nov - 1 hour Show a song , a smile and an athletic support!!

2009 bookings

Jan 21st...RAFA Club Bognor Regis

Scotland Gigs

2 gigs at weekend - 7.30 - 8.15...Dovecot Bowls Club, Glenrothes. 9.00 - 9.45...West End, Leslie.

Excellent audiences - great night at both venues! ended up singing Karaoke!!!

Age Concern

They say that growing OLD is compulsory but growing UP is optional! Well ah think that's true - ah mean take ma Granny fur instance - her body is 91 but she has the mind of a 2 year-old !! Ah was just sayin tae ma pal, Jimmy, you have got tae have a positive attitude in life - ah mean the way ah see it - Alzheimers means a new set of friends every 5 minutes!!

Newsflash!

It was announced from Dublin today that a book which will revolutionise Irish Dancing has been found by workmen clearing out a house in the city. It's called - wait for it -
"Irish Dancing Part II - What To Do With Your Hands"

New DVD

Coming soon - a new (much funnier) version of "My Heart Will Go On" - in studio next week!

Dates for Autumn/Winter 08

BILLY CONNEARLY - An Audience With The BIG YIN performance dates for this year -

August 29th - Sept 5th - Madeira.
September 26th - 29th - Fife, Scotland
Monday November 3rd - RBL Hayling Island Showcase
Saturday November 8th - Family Tree, Bognor Regis

Life Community Services

The charity do was a great success and raised over £1000.00 for the people of George, South Africa. Thanks to everyone involved. I drew the raffle and also auctioned off three flower arrangements!! We had a brilliant laugh, especially with the ladies who helped me with my colour-blindness!!