It's funny how things come together. On a family holiday in Florida last year, I was delighted when Beatle Fan Caitlin Larkin showed me the Lennon Room at the Hard Rock Cafe, Orlando. She gave me an amazing tour, and we became friends, As we said goodbye, Caitlin introduced me to a guy with an 'All you need is love' tattoo and a Liverpool FC keyring. He was an avid Beatles fan, Liverpool FC fan and played John Lennon at the tribute band in Epcot. 
We all kept in touch via Facebook, and Matthew's dream trip came true when he visited Liverpool to see his heroes play at Anfield (it was a draw!) He got to play on stage at The Cavern Club, and then I took him on a Beatle Tour. Matthew asked if he could bring along his guitar, and boy am I glad he did! We had an amazing day out, and you can see ALL of the videos on my you tube channel, but the one I love most is the one where he played for the lovely Margaret at Ringo's former home. If you meet Margaret, you'll love her! If you live in the Philadelphia area Matthew plays regularly at Howl at the Moon. Take a look at this: 

I was honoured when Melissa Storey called and asked me if I'd be involved with a new project the Lush Spa Team were putting together. Having been a Lush fan for years, I jumped at the chance to take the musicians and therapists on a Beatle tour with a difference. They wanted inspiration for a brand new treatment in their amazing spa, all inspired by The Beatles. Musicians Simon Emmerson & Simon Richmond came along together with the therapists who were to perform the innovative treatment, plus Hannah,who designed the whole experience. They were all very much committed to making this very special. I was treated to three massage experiences before the Hard Days Night was complete and was completely astounded by them all. The Sound Bath was ethereal, the Validation Facial left me glowing, and the signature treatment, Synaesthesia was the most relaxing experience I think I ever had! The  Beatle inspired massage was launched at the Hard Days Night Hotel, and hearing the absolutely sublime renditions of familiar tunes, I knew straight away that his was going to be something special. I wasn't disappointed. Take a look at the video, and make sure you book yourself some relaxation time during your visit to Liverpool to visit the Lush Spa on Whitechapel. Just around the corner from The Cavern Club. 

Hiya all, and welcome to my new website & blog. Its a work in progress at the moment, but I hope to build it up into something you'll visit regularly as I update  you with all things Liverpool and Beatle. Exciting news to start with is my expedition to New York on Feb 7th to recreate the journey The Beatles did 50 years ago. Together with Jean Catharell from www.liverpoolbeatlescene.com we'll arrive at JFK exactly 50 years and 10 minutes after out local boys conquered the USA. I'll be there at the Fest for Beatle Fans at the Hyatt hotel. So far I'll be hosting a chat about the UK Beatle Tours at 2.15 on Saturday, and will accompnay US tour guide Susan on walking tours of New York at 8.30am Saturday & Sunday. Will check back with more info as and when it happens. Excited to the max!!!