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Innovation and Products at Datalanguage.com. Founder at Business-docs.co.uk. Founder of BBC NEWS LABS (@BBC_News_Labs). Drums in The Krill and The Dees. View all posts by Matt Shearer →

The Dees recording at Angel Studios

February 10, 2004Bands, Music, Recording StudioAngel Studios, Dan McCabe, David Walter, Dean Gardner, Drums, In Studio, Islington, N1, Niall Acott, NJA.me.uk - NJA Audio, Rachel (BVs), Sarah (BVs), Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees are in Studio, at Angel Studios in Islington, London.

King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys @ The 100 Club Jan 2004

January 18, 2004MusicAmy Shearer, Ed Shearer, Gigs, Ian Guest, Jazz, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Saeed Shah, Swing, The 100 Club, Virginia Shearer, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Yesterday marked another great evening at The 100 Club with King Pleasure playing.

Mugshots of Fred Shearer – Dad

November 23, 2003Family RootsFred ShearerMatt Shearer

A few shots of Dad – for what purpose I cannot remember.

The Dees – Gig at The Garage – November 2003

November 15, 2003Bands, Music, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Gigs, Islington, London, Tarkan Algin, The Dees, The GarageMatt Shearer

Great memories of a raucous gig at The Garage. We had a full compliment of backing vocals, from the amazing Rachel & Sarah.

The Dees – Gig at Infinity

October 21, 2003Bands, Stage AppearencesDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, Drums, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

The Dees had a gig at Club Infinity, on 21st October 2003. At the moment, no other evidence of this gig exists. Here’s the flyer.

The Dees – band photos in East London

August 26, 2003BandsDan McCabe, Dean Gardner, London, Niall Acott, Photoshoot, Tarkan Algin, The DeesMatt Shearer

Took a few pics in The City to go with some promotional gig material.

Barcelona with Brother Ed

August 20, 2003TravelBarcelona, Ed Shearer, SpainMatt Shearer

Just had a great trip with Brother Ed in Barcelona. What a fantastic place.

My Birthday at DreamBags

August 8, 2003Catch-upAdam Guy, Birthday, Charlie Furniss, Conal Jones, Dean Latchana, DreamBags & JaguarShoes, Gary Sandell, Ian Guest, London, Nathan CarrMatt Shearer

What a night – hot, packed, and everyone out on the street. Glorious night at DreamBagsJaguarShoes – thanks Nik!

King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys at The 100 Club

August 3, 2003MusicAlexis, Andy Cameron, Dan McCabe, Ed Shearer, Eddy Pittson, Gigs, Ian Guest, Jazz, King Pleasure & The Biscuit Boys, Steve Andrews, Swing, Tarkan Algin, The 100 ClubMatt Shearer

Last night we went to another great King Pleasure gig at 100 Club.

Ray Gellato at The 100 Club

May 18, 2003MusicEd Scotcher, Ed Shearer, Gigs, Jassy Amer, Jazz, Kersten Bepler, Ray Gellato, Rob Hall, Swing, The 100 ClubMatt Shearer

Last night – another great gig from Ray Gellato at The 100 Club.

Visiting Ginny in New York

May 6, 2003TravelCentral Park, Fordham University, Ginny, Manhattan, New York, NYC, Studio 54, USA, Virginia ShearerMatt Shearer

Just had a great trip visiting Ginny in New York – Ginny is at Fordham Uni, doing Film Studies. Wicked.

Visiting Andrew Hunt in Dublin. Wicked.

March 28, 2003TravelAndrew Hunt, Cindy, Dublin, Ed Shearer, Golf, IrelandMatt Shearer

Brother Ed and I popped over to see Andrew Hunt, an old old mate of brother Russ and ours from Woodford WAY BACK.

Visit Ali Shah in Copenhagen

March 8, 2003TravelAli Shah, Copenhagen, DenmarkMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. I popped over to visit Ali Shah in Copenhagen.

Jaunt to Hamburg with Eddy

February 16, 2003TravelAdventure, Eddy Pittson, Germany, HamburgMatt Shearer

Just had an adventure in Deutschland with Eddy Pittson. Crazy Hamburg evening, followed by a party in the sticks, followed by a nuts farewell in a dusty station pub in Hamburg…

Prague with Adam Guy and Ian Guest

January 30, 2003TravelAdam Guy, Czech Republic, Ian Guest, PragueMatt Shearer

Retrospective post. In a cold January of 2003, Adam, Ian and I popped to Prague to visit all of Adam’s old buddies. Including Ben, Jirke, Vladja et al. Ian and I both told our favourite stories: Ian’s: Dread Vader (tall guy with dreadlocks who was giving him hassle in a bagel shop late at night) … Continue reading Prague with Adam Guy and Ian Guest →

Visiting Amy in Vienna with Wendy – April 2002

April 18, 2002TravelAmy Shearer, Austria, Vienna, Wendy ShearerMatt Shearer

Wendy and I just had a great trip in Vienna visiting Amy. We saw all the great sights, just hung out, and had some great nights out at the lesser known clubs and bars.

Trip to Berlin – to see Foo Fighters

January 28, 2002Music, TravelAndy Matthews, Berlin, Foo Fighters, Germany, Gigs, Ian GuestMatt Shearer

Just had a short jaunt to Berlin to see The Foo Fighters, with Andy & Ian. Andy did not bring a jacket, and got sick,… even though he repeatedly stressed that “you don’t get ill from being cold”. He did.