ARTIST : BJ COLE :
I had known Kenny for a while before he asked me to perform at the first secret concert at his apartment.
I suggested a performance with cellist Emily Burridge as our music seemed perfect for such an occasion.
The whole context of the event made me think of Chamber Music in its original setting - an intimate soiree
where the host provides musical entertainment for friends and acquaintances.
Kenny had certainly sold us well - we were greeted with rapt attention and appreciation.
The chemistry between Emily, myself and the audience made us feel relaxed and natural, even though the
listeners were sitting just feet from our instruments.
The feeling of 'us and them' was removed, we felt more at ease, knowing we'd get to know the guests
after the performance, make new friends and sign and sell our recordings. It made a refreshing change
from the impersonal atmosphere of most performance spaces.
I'd recommend this to other musicians as a truly rewarding experience. We can't wait for our next one.

B.J. Cole July 2007


GUEST : David McGeachie :
I was intrigued when Kenny said he was having a concert in his flat. It's a big loft-style apartment but still, the idea of having professional musicians play there, for invited friends only, sounded great. It was...  MORE


GUEST : Haystack :
'A barmy summer evening' was promised on the invites to this 'secret concert' .. and it delivered in ways that
we could never have believed.
I love the experience of seeing musicians perform in small venues, where ...  MORE