Links

Below are links to friends and associates of our band:

Les Watts Les Watts is a full time educational management consultant by day.  Visit his site for more information.
Dave Whiffin Dave writes and records loads of his own songs and has done for years. Visit his site for downloads and more info.
2tone Creative Photography Chrissie and Nigel from 2Tone took many of the photos on our website. We witnessed them first hand at a wedding where we were playing and we were really impressed.
Filter Services Ltd Sponsors of The Watts n Whiffin Big Band.  Manufacturers and suppliers of filter bags / dust bags for industrial and pharmaceutical applications.
Liberty Drums Drum kit sponsor for Ian Halford.
Paul Edis Paul Edis (our keyboard player) Jazz trio.
Paul Edis and Ruth Lambert Paul Edis and Ruth Lambert, a vocal and piano duo.
North East Jazz Collective Paul Edis also runs a jazz night (a very busy guy!).
Newcastle Drum Centre Roy Pearson is the Managing Director, and used to be a band member.  Nowadays he still plays the odd gig when Simon Ferry can't make it.
The Old Assembly Rooms A regular venue for us.
The Magnesia Bank We've been playing the Maggie for years.  Regular live music in North Shields.
Musicians Unlimited Bigband Mick Donnelly plays saxophone with us regularly, and he's quite frankly, brilliant...  He also runs a big band (you know, the old fashioned type!)
Laughing Jacks Laughing Jacks is a five piece function band ran by our old bass player, Richard Rutherford.
Sounds Live Newcastle musical instrument shop and supplier of much of our gear!
One Digital Image Wedding and Corporate DVD Production