Wow, what a whilrwind 12 months I have had since playing my guitar at a private party in September 2008. I have met Andy Powell and Wishbone Ash twice where the last time Andy signed my flying V at the 02 in London, I have met Martin Turner of MTWA and he spent nearly an hour talking to me about the music business. I then met a lovely lady called Chantel McGregor who plays a mean guitar and sings with her band, she let me play on her Ernie Ball Musicman on stage after her gig. I have also played in front of a couple more live audiences, one at a pub near Chesterfield and another at Hardstoft in front of an audience full of budding musicians.

I have recently been to Dublin to a Thin Lizzy tribute gig where Philomena, Phil Lynotts Mum was also there as it would have been his 60th birthday. The band even dedicated "Southbound" to me, they sounded wicked !. I also jammed with Brian & Paul Carroll who are two thirds of "Big Guns" a Rory Gallagher tribute band, it just so happens that they are my cousins too :-)

Then, a moment I will remember for the rest of my life, I was invited by Brian May of Queen fame to go and watch "We Will Rock You" in London with VIP passes to meet him. He chatted to me for over half an hour giving advice and encouragement, what a lovely lovely man !. Brian May also introduced me to Mig Ayesa who was shortlisted to replace Michael Hutchence of INXS fame, he was also really kind and ancouraging towards me (really funny too !). The next day I met Laurie Wisefield, another amazing guitarist that is fresh back from touring with Tina Turner and used to be in one of the best line-ups of Wishbone Ash during the seventies. A short drive and I was striding over the Abbey Road crossing of Beatles fame whilst carrying my Daisy Rock guitar that features with me in many of my photos, what an incredible weekend !. Very soon we are off to see Martin Turners Wishbone Ash again then on the 31st of October the gig I cant wait for, Andy Powell's Wishbone Ash supported by none other than Miss Chantel McGregor where I have been told that I can play Throw Down The Sword with Wishbone Ash on stage (at the soundcheck !)

I am so lucky, thanks to all that have helped me to do so much so soon, especially my Dad for making these things happen and my Mum for supporting me in many ways as only Mums can do !.

Amy J xx