NEWS...............
18th June 2009
Stick It To M.S. update
Things are marching on in the '600 Drummers' project, which is happening on Monday 13th July at the National Indoor Arena in Birmingham.
600 'shed builders' will amass to smash the current Guiness World Record for the most drummers playing a piece together in one place (and hopefully in time too!).
We'll be joined by famous drumers such as Jojo Meyer, Karl Brazil, Don Powell (Slade), Mike Joyce (The Smiths), Craig Gill (Inspiral Carpets), Dave Verner (Badly Drawn Boy), Jason Bould (Pitchshifter), Craig Blundell (Session), John Coghlan (Status Quo), and the event will be M.C'd by comedian / actor and drummer John Thomson (is there no end to his talents!?).
The event is primarily to raise funds for the Multiple Sclerosis Society, and I am pleased to say that I am over half way to my target of £1000 in donations.
Please donate by visiting www.justgiving.com/andyperfect !
Visit www.stickittoms.com for more info.
18th June 2009
Young 'Perfect' To Be Announced!
My fantastic fiancee Rachel and I are delighted to announce that we are expecting our first baby in November! HUZZAH!
Further news will be posted when I can, but you can be assured he or she will be introduced very quickly to drums, Manchester City FC and stupid cars!
And maybe I'll finally get a new Skalextric!
14th June 2009
Dante Fox to play Southport's SKF Acoustica Festival
Dante Fox will be playing the Southport SKF Acoustica Festival on Saturday 4th July, alongside headliners 'SHY', and others.
Despite the 'Acoustica' moniker, Dante Fox and SHY will be playing completely electric and LOUD sets!
The event is in aid of the Southport Kidney Fund, and is held between 10am and 5pm on the famous Southport Bandstand on Lord Street.
Hope to see you there!
26th May 2009
Highwood Drums Have Landed!
At last, and following delays due to difficulties sourcing parts to my exact specification, I am delighted to say that the new Highwood kit has landed - and - it is MORE than worth the wait!
Apart from looking absolutely the mutt's nuts, the tone and projection from these drums in absolutely incredible - it really has blown me away. If you've not checked Highwood's works of art out yet, then I recommend you do so.
Beauties, ain't they!
Dante Fox BBC Radio live broadcast
I'm delighted to say that a new date has been set for the BBC Radio Shropshire 'live set'.
The band will perform 4 tracks live in the studio on Friday 5th June from 7.00pm.
You can listen in at www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire .
Watch the 'Extremely High Quality' (!!!) vid here http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=58554398
Stick It To M.S. update
Thanks to everyone who so far has donated to my charity fundraising page for the 'Stick It To M.S.' event. At last count there was over £500 in my pot!
Plenty of famous drummers are now enrolled, including Jojo Meyer and 'celabrotee drummer' John Thomson.
All 600 places are now pretty much taken, but please feel free to donate at www.justgiving.com/andyperfect .
21st March 2009
Stick It To M.S. World Record Attempt July 13th 2009
Hi Everyone!
I will be among over 600 drummers attempting to break the world record for the number of drummers playing simultaneously in one place, at the Birmingham Indoor Arena on July 13th.
The aim is to raise huge amounts of cash for the MS Society, who fund care and research for the sufferers of Multiple Sclerosis, a horrid and debilitating condition.
Some of you may know why this cause is close to my heart - my Dad suffered terribly with MS before he died, aged just 55, back in 1995.
I really hope you can spare a few quid and donate on my 'Just Giving' page.
www.justgiving.com/andyperfect
www.stickittoms.com
CLICK AWAY!
Thanks so much,
Andy
11th February 2009
Dante Fox Live Session on BBC Radio Shropshire
It looks like the live broadcast on BBC radio Shropshire will be on Friday 13th March from 7.00pm on the 'Friday Night Gerbil' show
Don't worry if you're not in the Shropshire area - you can listen live on www.bbc.co.uk/shropshire.
9th February 2009
Andy joins Midlands hard rockers 'Dante Fox'
Following a long search for a replacement for the superb Mick Hales, who left the band in 2008, 'Dante Fox' have announced that Andy Perfect will take over the drum stool.
The female fronted A.O.R. band have three highly acclaimed albums behind them, and are planning to begin recording the fourth with Andy during 2009.
The band features the superb Sue Willetts' searing vocals, Tim Manford's lead guitar and backing vocals, Mike Dagnall on Bass and backing vocals, and Roman Wieckowski taking keys, additional guitars and backing vocals.
Check out www.myspace.com/dantefox
29th October 2008
New HighWood custom kit on order!
After a long search to find a replacement for the fabulous Premier Signia drums that Andy has used for many years, HighWood custom drums of Wakefield, West Yorkshire, have been commissioned to build the new main kit.
The drums chosen are from HighWood's 'VG' birch range, with a mean 22"x20" bass drum, quick toms (10"x7" and 12"x7.5"), plus two floor toms, all in 4.5mm Finnish birch. The kit, to be finished in classic Vintage Marine Pearl, and fitted with Black Nickel hardware and rims, is expected to be complete by the end of February 2009.
This does not mean the end of Andy's long held affection for and association with Premier drums - he'll be using the Artist Birch kit in the meantime, as well as his two Premier snares.
Check out HighWood's excellent range of custom drums at www.highwooddrums.co.uk.
Thanks to Gareth Heeley for the advice and guidance in specifying the kit, and to the guys on www.mikedolbear.com/forum for pointing in the right direction!
