News & Diary
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27 Aug 2008 On tour with Heather Nova I have been recording in Madrid, and in London, with Helen Boulding & Enfantsonic. I am on tour throughout October with Heather Nova. Tour dates as follows: Oct
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16 July 2008 Studio, Beijing, Glastonbury & Masterclasses I have been recording with Leona Lewis and also Jimmy Page. Recording continues with Leon Jackson for Sony BMG with producer Steve Robson and also Peter Gordino & Chris Porter. I have also been in the studio with The Yea You's for Island with producer Steve Robson. I've been recording the music for the Olympic's handover in Beijing with producer Philip Sheperd Live, I have been performing with Emily MaGuire at Glastonbury, Paul Carrick + Lulu and at the London International Music Show REMO night (see the pics below). I also did two masterclasses in the Mikedolbear.com room on the Roland TD20 kit.
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29 May 2008 Busy Month Recording I have been busy in the studio recording the new Will Young album at Olympic with Ash Howes for Sony BMG. Also at Metropolis studio, recording the new Natalie Imbruglia album, again with Ash for Upper 11 Records. Other work includes the forthcoming album from Laura Critchley at Olympic for Big Print, and recording the new Chris De Burgh album with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at British Grove with Chris Porter. Also, more tracks for Noah Johnson at Sphere with Chris Kimsey. Finally, I have also been recording tracks for Leon Jackson at British Grove with Pete Gordino and Chris Porter. |
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17 April 2008 Latest News The album I recorded for Sergio Dalma reached No 1 in Spain & the album for Gregory Lemarchal was also No 1 in France. I have been out on the road doing a small European club tour with David Knopfler, here are some pics for you:
I've been doing some loops for new act Alex Roots with Ryan Laubscher at Sphere Studios. I have been working on an album for Serge Vornon, also at Sphere with producer Chris Kimsey. The band included Jerry Meehan (bass / Robbie Williams) Hal Lindes (Guitar / Dire Straits) Adam (Guitar / Grace Jones ) Richard Causon (Hammond / Black Crows) & Paddy Milner (Piano). A great band to play and hang with! Here are some pics from the sessions:
Finally, you can catch me doing a few clinics this summer. At Drummer Live, I will be performing at the Mike Dolbear.com room on both days, and at the RMO groove night. Also, I will be doing a masterclass at the Rhythm course in Bath in August. |
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09 January 2008 Echoes... I have been recording tracks at Metropolis for Joe Echo with producer Chris Potter (The Verve). The tracks are sounding killer. Here are some pictures from the sessions:
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03 January 2008 Killing Joke The Killing Joke albums Pandemonium & Democracy are to be re-released on 4 February as limited edition coloured (blue & white) 180g vinyl. This from the www.killingjoke.com website: "Killing Joke, who were recently described as "the most devastating live experience on earth" (Classic Rock), will be reissuing two albums on 4th February 2008 - "Pandemonium" (1994) and "Democracy" (1996). Both albums have been re-mastered and contain bonus tracks. Pandemonium, one of the band's biggest selling albums to date, was recorded and mixed during the spring, summer and autumn of 1994 in York Studios, New Zealand (which Coleman co-owns) and Youth's Butterfly studios in Brixton, and saw Killing Joke returning after a 4 year hiatus with a new/old line-up. The album featured drumming by Geoff Dugmore (not a full-time band member) and vocal tracks recorded in the King's Chamber in the Great Pyramid in Egypt. Fusing sheer intensity, alongside fierce power and inventiveness, Killing Joke enjoyed their greatest success as the song Millennium received major airplay on US radio stations. Following the release of Pandemonium, Coleman retreated to Sedona, Arizona where the first seeds for Democracy were sown. The album features the immense Democracy, Prozac People a poetic statement of denial inspired by the 18 months Coleman spent on the drug while being treated for depression and Aeon, an eight minute, hypnotic adrenalin borne gale of chorded guitars." |
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01 January 2008 New Year Happy New Year to One and All! I hope we all have the chance to experience some magical musical moments in 2008. Geoff x |
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18 December 2007 Seasons Greetings Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy 2008! Geoff x
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20 November 2007 Yet another Number One I'm pleased to announce another No 1 album, Johnny Hallyday's blues album titled Le Coeur D'un Homme |
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19 November 2007 Paris I have been over in Paris, recording a special Taratata TV show with Johnny Hallyday, to launch his new album. Here are some pics from the sessions:
(Left) The great Laurent Verneray (Bass) (Right) Geoff and our leader, Yvan Cassar (MD)
(Left) The DW set in rehearsal (Right) Denis Benarosh, my percussive partner in crime !
(Left) Geoff and the all round top geezer, Brian Ray (guitar) (Right) On the set of Taratata
(Left) Shakin' that maraca! (Right) As music should be... having fun! |
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11 November 2007 Madrid Here are some pictures, from PKO Studios in Madrid where I have been working on two forthcoming albums for Sergio Dalma and Luis Fonsi.
Geoff + the great Spanish percussionist Jose Carlos Rico
Oscar Vinader (Eng) My great friend, the wonderful John Giblin (Bass) Carlos (Arranger) and GD
John, Geoff, The amazing Spanish guitar player Juan Cerro + Oscar
Carlos, Geoff, John, Juan and Jose Luis (producer and all round top geezer!) |
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06 November 2007 British Grove & Realworld
I have been
at British Grove again, recording tracks with Noah
Johnson. It was great
to be reunited with Youth
and Geordie
from Killing Joke
and also Hal Landis and
the mighty Paddy Milner
(check out his site http://www.paddymilner.com
and his new single )
Here are some pics from my recent work at Real World Studio, with producer Cameron Jenkins and new artist PAUL:
Ahh... That great sound of Gretsch. More kit pics here and here
(Left) Handsome Beast & Saucy Minx (Right) The Artist
"Hey Marco! I know, you can't believe we just cut 12 songs in 2 days!" |
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18 October 2007 New TV Show I have been recording at Mark Angelo's Studios for a new TV show with producer Jez Poole.
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13 October 2007 Studio Tour! I've been working at Stone Room Studios with new artist Curt and at Mark Angelo's Studios recording a new musical soundtrack with Chris Porter. Also busy at British Grove Studios with Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corrish on their forthcoming album., with Chris Kimsey at the controls on the Wonderful EMI TG desk. Some pics from the sessions:
(Left) Vanessa, Chris, Geoff & Paul (Right)
(Left) DW VLT Set (Right) Vintage Gretsch Set
Vintage '62 Ludwig Set |
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12 August 2007 Video Page There is a now a Video page within the Multimedia section of the website, where you can see some video appearances from over the years. More will be added soon. |
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11 August 2007 Another Number One & News I am proud to announce that I have just had my 33rd No 1 Album, with Johnny Hallyday Live at La Cigale. The DVD of the show is also No 1. I'm currently at Olympic Studios recording with Sandy Thom for Sony UK. Also look out for two new sample CDs that I am recording for Zero G. They will be Brutal Beats 2, and The Songwriters Drum CD Listen out for the forthcoming Jack Savoretti single called 'Dr Frankenstein' |
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04 July 2007 Session photos Click here to see some photos from the recent Johnny Hallyday sessions in LA. |
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29 June 2007 Back to the studio I have been busy in the studio: Recording an ongoing album at Olympic Studios for Karen Louise with Ash Howes producing. At Britannia Row recording with Lulu. Writing TV music and doing jingles with my good friend Guy Farley at Metropolis. At Townhouse, recording a new single with Jack Savarotti with producer Rick Barraclough. Recording again with Japanese legend E Yazawa at Sonica Music Studios, with G Mac producing. Also working with Noah Johnson at Terry Brittens Studio with Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey
Finally, check out some great Johnny Hallyday Tour Pictures in the Photo Gallery. |
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13 January 2007 The year ahead Happy new year to everyone! It was a mad 2006. I am happy to say I managed to have another two No 1 albums. Thank you to everyone for your continued support and kind words as ever. It means a lot to me. I hope 2007 will bring great joy and happiness to everyone out there, and that we all have the chance to experience some great musical moments together. I have been in the studio with Paul Begaud and Vanessa Corrish from Australia with Chris Kimsey (Rolling Stones), doing their forthcoming album. I am now doing shows with Johnny Hallyday in Europe. I will be back in the studio in March (when the dates finish) for an album with new signing Nick Walker, with Mike Rowe (from Sheryl Crow's band) and Simon Tong (Damon Albarn's band) Also, check out my new myspace music page at www.myspace.com/geoffdugmore1 |
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01 October 2006 In the studio & on the road I have doing shows with Johnny Halliday. The live album of the tour, recorded earlier this year is now No 1 in France, as is the single. This makes 31 number one records! I have been in the studio with Marisa McBeth, recording her forthcoming album at Metropolis Studios with producer Rick Barraclough. I have also been recording with Laura , a new signing with Rich Cardwell. |
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23 June 2006 Live dates I have recently been doing some live shows with Ronan Keating. |
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29 May 2006 Recent Work I have been in Metropolis and Abbey Road studios, recording the new Chris De Burgh album with producer Chris Porter. |
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18 April 2006 Site redesigned Welcome to the new website! The popular features from the old site have been retained, plus there are many more new and exciting features, including lots more photos, Articles (now to be found in a Multimedia section along with Audio links!) plus an expanded CV that includes recollections and stories from Geoff about his many sessions. Tim Glasswell (site administrator) |
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