Well it's been a while, but I'm super stoked for tonight's gig at Jaks... Thanks to the technical wizardry of Don't Fret, I'm reunited with my primary guitar.

So here's the #officeshot … instagram.com/p/BtYqtXWg2tw/…

Some lovely news to wake up to. Congratulations to david_holland_iom for his cup and certificate as NODA North West's Best Musical Director for centrestageproductionsiom Back To The 80s… instagram.com/p/BskiMsUl9T8/…

...and so after the crazy Christmas season, it's straight into a second consecutive rehearsal night. Dusting off the summer program for Roc Vannin, adding some new tunes. #barljoents … instagram.com/p/BsWMcRnnNDt/…

It's been a quiet few months with one thing and a other, but no rest for the wicked. Here's my #officeshot for the next ten nights.
I'll be rocking out on guitar for @centrestageproductionsiom in Back To The 80s until Saturday 20th October at The Gaiety… ift.tt/2QE4xH4

WE ARE GO FOR #MINECRAFT MONDAY PEOPLE! (link in bio etc). The big aquatic update hits the ps4, and we're all over it! #instagamer #gaming #YouTube #instagaming #ps4 #playstation4 … instagram.com/p/BoZlAtElvhe/…

Well, it's been a while dealing with real life, but tonight we return to the #basement for #stardewvalley Sunday! instagram.com/p/BoWxy4ql47J/…

A brief break from harvesting make-believe crops with a pixelated tractor... I was very happy indeed to get a call this week from @taylorianproductions to make some guitar noise for their showpiece at The Gaiety tomorrow. Only a few tickets left, but the… ift.tt/2MGhjn6

Cheeky Sunday Evening Office shot for Douglas Town Band's Shaken not Stirred Concert in St Ninians.

Some belting Bond tunes in store! #barljoents #fidelityguitars #guitar #livemusic #chickenpicks #007 #jamesbond #shakennotstirred ift.tt/2HoGRFy

Just my sort of rehearsal... tea and cake... nom!! #barljoents #fidelityguitars #guitar #livemusic #chickenpicks ift.tt/2HrnucA

Vodka Martini anyone?

Great rehearsal last night for the Shaken, Not Stirred Concert this coming Sunday, featuring Jack @alexandra_slaterrr and Roc Vannin Choir with Douglas Town Band, with proceeds to be split between DTB and Hospice Isle of Man… ift.tt/2qlj8N0

Uke... I am your father... #ovationguitars #ukulele #starwars #barljoents ift.tt/2D0T7Gp

Final night #officeshot for 9to5 by @douglaschoralunion
It's been an absolute blast, and a joy to be part of a group of fantastic musicians (even in such a small space as the Gaiety Theatre's orchestra pit!) #barljoents #fidelityguitars #ovationguitars … ift.tt/2sS30WL

I've been quite quiet about this (mainly dowdon to personal confidence!) But I am delighted to be playing for the DCU's production starting tomorrow.

It's all about girl power before there was girl power. Do come and see.

Being part of a wonderful show… ift.tt/2Gfmxm2

Sunday afternoon and evening office shot. It's band call and sitzprob time.
What a way to make a living... #barljoents #fidelityguitars #guitar #theatre #dollyparton #9to5 ift.tt/2EZt8BP

I could hardly be more thrilled for @fidelityguitars for their six-page spread in @guitarist_mag
A magazine I've been reading for 20 years, an article penned by a writer whose name I've known for just as long. Incredible.
If you see a copy, buy it (I m… ift.tt/2mLQyBB

Awesome 80s band at Jaks tonight everyone. Followed by a dj until the crazy small hours!

The picture is from the last time we played there. I call it 'gigception' . From where I was stood I could see their big screen. Which was showing me watching a sli… ift.tt/2mmasmR

For those of you lovely people just arising from your disco naps ready to paint the town a particular shade of rouge, here's a preliminary #officeshot
Totally 80s will be rocking the infamous Star Wars Bar later tonight from half twelve until the early … ift.tt/2m9TTv9

Office shot time!! #barljoents #fidelityguitars #guitar #livemusic ift.tt/2pYmPuo

Tonight, the Ultimate 80s Party Band will be giving it maximum groove at Jaks. We're on a highway to the danger zone (song likely not included in the set!) I don't know about the rest of the band, but I've only just recovered from our last gig on Boxing … ift.tt/2EeA8K1

It's boxing day 2017, and the Ultimate 80s Party Band are playing at Sam Webbs this evening. Blow away those Christmas cobwebs!! The photo is a quick #tbt to boxing day 2016, when the Ultimate 80s Party Band were playing at Sam Webbs. Funny how things wo… ift.tt/2lcYbAr