Hey,

My name is Stuart but pretty much everyone call me Pockets. Self made touring musician who calls Edinburgh home. I am a recording studio engineer with my own professional studio. I do what I love for a living. Amateur film maker and YouTube content creator.

I watch way too much youtube. Game grumps, wheezy waiter, yogscast, vlog brothers and more. As a youtuber myself I call it "research" but that's just an excuse to watch more. Before you ask... I'm not famous... I'm infamous.

More people call me by my nickname (Pockets) than my real name... even my parents. Ukulele will one day rule the world... but I also play Drums, Cajon, Guitar, Bass and I sing (not all at the same time).
I spend all my time being creative, even when watching netflix I 'll be figuring out in my head a piece of music.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I would love to get out into the world and meed some like minded people. Music, Film, Arts.
I own a recording studio in Edinburgh and tour all over the world. I spend a third of the year on tour with a ukulele orchestra. Sounds strange I know.. and sometimes I find myself sitting on stage thinking "I make a living playing ukulele". Its surreal.
When I am not touring you will find me in one of three places...
My studio recording videos for my Youtube channel (which is mildly popular) www.youtube.com/pocketsuke
or The Royal Mile in Edinburgh playing music with some of my closest friends during the Fringe and summer months
or In my bed... as Its comfy and warm.

Interests

• movies
• video games
• traveling
• music
• travel
• youtube
• ukulele
• film
• good food
• touring
• fringe

Music, Movies, and Books

Bands I enjoy
Deerhoof, SOAD, Dr Stash, Polysics, Ninja Sex Party, Starbomb, the flaming lips......

Series I enjoy -
Game of thrones, house of cards, orange is the new black, battlestar galactic, breaking bad, stranger things, sherlock....

Movies I enjoy -
Scott pilgrim, Dr strange, the goonies, star wars (Not the prequels)

Books I enjoy -
FLCL, Hitchhikers Guide, fear and loathing in Las vegas....

Places I like
Edinburgh Scotland, karlsruhe Germany, Skagway Alaska

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I once got the chance to fly a 6 seat plane over a glacier in Alaska. I was sitting in the co pilots seat and the pilot asked if I wanted to have a go. It was terrifying and also super cool!

Teach, Learn, Share

I love sharing Ukulele with the world. If you want to learn how to play Ukulele or even improve some problem areas I would love to help.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I can play music and tell tales of my travels. From Germay to Alaska if got some crazy/funny/weird stories.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, England, Germany, Norway, Poland, Switzerland, United States, Wales

Countries I’ve Lived In

Scotland