Welcome
My name is Carl, and I am a UK based musician who likes to be involved with Positive, Happy, Energetic FUN people, who enjoy music as much as I do.
I love to write and record instrumental music such as my Small White House album and Gratitude EP, and I also enjoy working woth songwriting partner Steve Berrington in our partnership called Small Mercies.
I provide Remote Session Guitar services from my studio, and you can find out more by visiting my Session Guitar page, or my Fiverr.com GIG profile.
Small White House – Album
Click the ‘‘Music’‘ link to find out more about my album, ‘Small White House‘, and how to listen to and buy my music.
Gratitude EP
Click the ‘‘Music’‘ link to find out more about my 3 track EP called ‘Gratitude‘. There’s info about the tracks, who played what and details about where you can listen to and buy my music.
What’s happening…
Punk & 2 Tone at The Rigger 31st January 2026
Come and join Clash of the Beat for an amazing night of Punk & 2Tone at The RIGGER, Marsh Parade, ST5 1BT. Tickets are £10 in advance, and details of how to purchase tickets very soon, or visit The Rigger website. There will be support for the event, it is yet to be confirmed. Doors … Read More
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Punk & 2 Tone Ipstones Village Hall 1st November 2025
Clash of the Beat are performing a night of iconic punk and 2 tone songs from the legendary era in the late 1970s and early 1980s at Ipstone Village Memorial Hall on the 1st November. This should be a GREAT night of fun. £10 Entry, for Tickets call John on 0753 566 8984 Doors at … Read More
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Clash of the Beat at Skamouth 2025
Was great fun to play with Clash of the Beat at Skamouth 2025. We played our set just before Bad Manners ended the event. Thanks to Christine (Sugary Staple) for putting us on, and we look forward to returning to perform at Skamouth 2026.
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Performing Gangsters with Neville Staple of The Specials
It was great fun to perform again with Neville Staple from The Specials. It’s 10 years since I was in his band and was great to see Neville again. Fantastic fun to have Sugary Staple on stage also with Neville, and the Clash of the Beat band also backed Christine for a couple of her … Read More
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Stoke 40th Beer and Cider Festival 2025 Kings Hall, Stoke
Brilliant to be asked to perform at the Stoke 40th Beer and Cider Festival 2025 on 18th October 2025 at the Kings Hall, Stoke, ST4 1JH. The band on stage at 9:30pm – 11pm playing some awesome Punk and 2 Tone. https://potteries.camra.org.uk/viewnode.php?id=202073
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Skamouth Weekender, Vauxhall Holiday Park 5th October 2025
Clash of the Beat are delighted to be performing at Skamouth Weekender at the Vauxhall Holiday Park, NR30 1TB. Clash of the Beat will be on stage at approx 7:30pm just before Bad Manners. Skamouth website
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Coppenhall Working Men’s Club 28th September 2025
Clash of the Beat are appearing at Coppenhall Working Men’s Club on Sunday 28th September 2025. There are 3 bands on in total. The day starts at 3pm and Clash of the Beat will be on stage at 4:30pm. https://www.thecoppenhallclub.co.uk/ Clash of the Beat https://clashofthebeat.co.uk/
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Clash of the Beat YouTube Channel
I have been playing with a band called Clash of the Beat for the last few months, and it’s great fun playing with some good friends. Take a look at our YouTube channel and let us know what you would like to hear from the era 1977 to 1983. https://www.youtube.com/@ClashoftheBeatBand Clash of the Beat are … Read More
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Depping with Benidorm Tom at Glastonferry
It was great fun to dep with the Benidorm Tom band at the Glastonferry festival on 29th June 2024. Great guys, didn’t take themselves too seriously and had a good laugh. Hopefully I’ll be back to cover for their regular guitar player again soon.
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Neville Staple The Specials Ghost Town
I was talking to a friend the other day about Ghost Town by the Specials and I mentioned earlier to him just how good the drumming is on it. I looked on YouTube for an example of Matt from Neville’s band playing and came across this video that I haven’t seen before with myself playing … Read More
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Guitar Lessons & Guitar Equipment Advice
Guitar Lessons I am again offering lessons to both beginners who wish to start the wonderful journey of learning and playing the guitar, and intermediate players who maybe wish to expand on what they already know, or are looking for a change in direction in their playing, and if I can help, then that would … Read More
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I’m Available to Record Session Guitar Parts
Are a PRODUCER, SONGWRITER, or an ARTIST who needs professional guitar parts that will ENHANCE and COMPLIMENT your music or tracks? I am super passionate about recording and producing music. I have worked with clients & artists from all over the world, gaining their trust, respect, and delivering guitar parts that totally compliment and … Read More
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‘Gratitude’ instrumental track
I am very proud of this track. It’s called Gratitude and is from my 2022 Three Track EP called ‘Gratitude‘. The whole vibe of the track was kind of a ‘Jeff Lorber’ feel when I started developing it, and after Nigel Hopkins added some lovely keyboards it was a done deal. Musicians who played on … Read More
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Left Behind
Here is a track of mine from my Gratitude 3 track EP, called ‘Left Behind‘. I am quite proud of this track having played all guitars and keyboards / synths and I particularly enjoyed my use of the Ebow in the middle guitar solo. The other two musicians who helped me record the track are: … Read More
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Never Look Back
Here is an instrumental track I did last year for a bit of fun. This track idea originally started as a snippet of a pop idea I did when I had a music Workshop business running workshops in primary schools. I always liked the original 30 second idea so I thought I’d just develop it … Read More
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