Live.
I've spent much of my working life on stage, from theatres and concert halls to jazz clubs, cabaret rooms and cruise ships.
Over the years I've played all sorts of music, worked with some brilliant musicians and found myself in some fairly unlikely places. I've enjoyed the variety enormously, and there's still nothing quite like getting on stage with a good band and seeing what happens.
Here are a few highlights.
Theatre.
Theatre has been a big part of my career, particularly playing Buddy Holly in Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story and Dean Martin in The Rat Pack.
Both roles brought together my love of acting and music, and I've since taken on more responsibility as a musical director and producer. I enjoy being involved in the whole process, from working with the performers and shaping the music to seeing it all come together on stage.
Concerts
& Cabaret.
Jazz, swing and rock and roll have been a constant throughout my career, and I've performed them in all sorts of settings, from intimate cabaret rooms to concert halls and cruise ships.
I particularly enjoy the freedom of performing outside a theatrical production, where there's room to respond to the band, the audience and whatever happens on the night.
My own shows, including To Be Frank and Buddy & Beyond, bring together some of the music I love most, with plenty of room for interpretation and the occasional surprise.
Bands
& Ensembles.
I've worked with a wide variety of bands and ensembles over the years, playing everything from jazz and swing to rock and roll, pop and original music.
Depending on the occasion, you might find me singing, playing guitar, bass, piano or even dusting off the trumpet. I enjoy being part of a band as much as fronting one, and there's something very satisfying about a group of musicians really listening to one another.
If you're planning a wedding, party or private event and think I might be a good fit, I'd love to hear what you have in mind. I perform solo and with a variety of bands and ensembles, so there's plenty of room to find something that suits the occasion.
Private Events.
I also perform at weddings, parties and private events, whether that's an intimate evening of jazz and swing, some familiar rock and roll favourites or a mixture of the two.
Depending on the occasion, I can perform solo or alongside some of the wonderful musicians I've worked with over the years. If you have something in mind, do let me know. I'd be delighted to help if I can!
Watch
& Listen.
The Rat Pack: Live In Concert –
UK Theatre Tour
Chris Weeks: Live Highlights –
Weddings, Parties & Private Events
To Be Frank –
Live at The Crazy Coqs
Uke Ellington & The Bandits –
Vintage Ukulele Band
Selected Appearances.
Hyde Park Winter Wonderland · Historic Royal Palaces Festivals
The Big Feastival · Twinwood Festival · BBC Gardeners' World Live
The Last Leg · Country Living Christmas Fair
Platinum Party in the Park · John Lewis Oxford Street