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Photo Credit: Dirk Pagels Photography<\/strong><\/p>\n Hi Steve thanks for agreeing to speak to us!<\/strong><\/p>\n How are you?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019m really well thanks Del – it\u2019s 9am and I\u2019m sat on a flight heading to Austria for my final show of 2018 with Anastacia. <\/em><\/p>\n How did you get your start in playing drums?<\/strong><\/p>\n My father is a massive fan of music and I grew up in a house full of music. Genesis, Led Zeppelin, Rainbow, Pink Floyd and Deep Purple blasting out of the family stereo was the norm.<\/em><\/p>\n In 1980 (when I was 9) Dad took me to see Genesis play in Great Yarmouth – it was an incredible experience witnessing the band that night (In particular, watching Phil Collins & Chester\u00a0Thompson\u00a0on drums) and I walked away that night saying \u201cDad, I want to be a drummer when I grow up!\u201c<\/i><\/p>\n You have gone on extensive world tours with Anastacia, what\u2019s been your highlight of playing with her?<\/strong><\/p>\n I\u2019ve had many highlights with Anastacia that it\u2019s hard to focus on one particular event. It is by far my longest standing gig & I\u2019m very grateful of her loyalty. As a band we\u2019ve travelled far and wide with her – from the UK to all over Europe, Australia, Russia… this last summer countries included Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan & Belarus (which were all firsts for me). <\/em><\/p>\n If I had to choose a couple of highlights – playing Teatro Greco Taormina (Sicily) is a breathtaking outdoor theatre overlooking the Ionian Sea. Opening for Elton John in Italy at Arena di Verona + finally getting to tour Australia in 2015.<\/em><\/p>\n You also have an interest in keeping healthy with juices, and have a facebook page for this, what\u2019s your best health tip for being on tour?<\/strong><\/p>\n My \u201caffair\u201d with juicing was beyond helpful (health-wise) & enlightening. I was so incredibly focussed on it that it eventually became a bit of an obsession – ultimately going back on the road and 100% focusing on my health wasn\u2019t (for me) easy. A mix of sharing a bus with so many touring personnel & daily distractions + post-gig elation can easily lead to one partaking in a late night glass of red (or 2) & naughty carb snacks! <\/em><\/p>\n What\u2019s your favourite juice blend?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are so many tasty combinations – but a real classic is Carrot, Apple, Lemon & Ginger. In addition, another great recipe is a \u201cMean Green\u201d – Kale, Celery, Cucumber, Apple, Lemon & Ginger (blended with Avocado). <\/em><\/p>\n What songs do you like to warm up to when jamming?<\/strong><\/p>\n It\u2019s very rare I jam to a particular song as part of a warm up – but, at sound check we always run key songs from the current set list.<\/em><\/p>\n Being on tour for extended periods of time, what\u2019s an essential for you?<\/strong><\/p>\n WiFi, regular contact with family back home, a bath\/shower, personal space, noise-cancelling headphones, laughing… most importantly, reminding myself how fortunate I am to do this for a job. <\/em><\/p>\n What\u2019s in your live set up?<\/strong><\/p>\n I use & proudly endorse : Natal drums, Zildjian cymbals, Vater drumsticks, Remo drumheads, Porter & Davies BC2, Protection Racket cases, Roland (sampling pad & triggers), Baskey (mat markers)<\/em><\/p>\n If you could play drums for anyone who would it be?<\/strong><\/p>\n Thomas Dolby, Peter Gabriel\/Genesis, Cocteau Twins, Parliament Funkadelic …<\/em><\/p>\n What music are you listening to at the moment?<\/strong><\/p>\n Always a mix of styles, but most recently… Anderson Paak, Pink Floyd, PJ Morton, Soundgarden, August Greene, The Meters <\/em><\/p>\n Tell us about Three Drummers.<\/strong><\/p>\n A short film about the improbable but true story of 3 Norfolk boys who grew up in 3 neighbouring villages and all went on to tour the world with their drum kits. It features UK drummers\/friend\u2019s – Luke Bullen (Bryan Ferry), Nathan Curran \u201cTugg\u201d (Basement Jaxx) & myself.<\/em><\/p>\n Eventually it will be uploaded to YouTube for people to view, but prior to that we\u2019re going to do some live events & screenings. <\/em><\/p>\n The first is taking place on 23rd January 2019 in our mutual birth home of Norwich at a venue called OPEN. <\/em><\/p>\n Tickets here: What\u2019s next in 2019?<\/strong><\/p>\n Anastacia is taking a well deserved break from her touring schedule next year – so I\u2019m looking at the prospect of working with new and exciting artists\/projects + continuing to share the \u201c3 Drummers\u201d film with a wider audience. <\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Follow Steve on his socials – @barneydrums Photo Credit: Dirk Pagels Photography Hi Steve thanks for agreeing to speak to us! How are you? I\u2019m really well thanks Del – it\u2019s 9am and I\u2019m sat on a flight heading to Austria for my final show of 2018 with Anastacia. How did you get your start in playing drums? 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