Violinist and singer from Derbyshire, UK
Have lived in Manchester for the last 12 years and have spent a few months in Mexico just, but am now back in beautiful Derbyshire having the summer off!
Looking to explore and meet people as I busk around the market towns!
Biggest aims: laughing, relaxing and helping others

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Its an opportunity to meet people who I wouldn't normally come across, its a really humbling experience being welcomed into someone's home and I hope I can give something back in return. I like to play live and improvise with singer songwriters and instrumentalists, as well as talk books and films. I also like to get out into the natural world, yoga and meditation, galleries, ceramics and textiles. Its always fun with a buddy!

Interests

• books
• literature
• singing
• yoga
• meditation
• painting
• drawing
• music
• classical music
• folk music
• violin
• cycling
• anthropology
• parks
• art
• food
• gigs
• exhibitions
• film
• playing guitar
• jamming
• ceramics
• psychotherapy
• singer songwriter
• musican

Music, Movies, and Books

Far far far too much music!
I like playing Irish fiddle and improvising with my violin. I also like to write songs and play guitar. I like listening to electronic music, folk, 'Manchester' music, new music, classical music, 60-90s pop.

The last 10 artists I listened to were: Joni Mitchell, Nick Cave, Boards of Canada, Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, Com Truse, The Kinks, Devo, Debussy and Aretha Franklin.

Some of the films I've watched recently are directed by Guillemo del Toro, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, P T Anderson, Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson

Books - I like American literature, Steinbeck most. I'm still trying to read a Philip K Dick book. I don't know many feminist writers of fiction but would like to know more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Got this far

Teach, Learn, Share

I wouldn't mind teaching folk violin and songs, its good for the soul!
And l'd love to hear and learn music and songs from local musicians
City or countryside - I like visual culture
And beyond that - spirit - things that go beyond language and sound

What I Can Share with Hosts

Music, art, tales. I like to make people laugh and smile and I like to go wondering around too so I am a good chance to stretch your legs

Countries I’ve Visited

France, Germany, India, Ireland, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Scotland, Spain, United Arab Emirates, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

England