MUSIC FOR MEMORIES

I sing live with a guitar in care homes and community centres across London and Surrey, booked directly or through my agent, Mack Entertainment. This work began over a decade ago when I volunteered at the care home where my mother lived and saw how much the music meant to her and the other residents. It became my full-time job in 2024, and since then I’ve played hundreds of sessions at homes and centres across the region. I particularly enjoy singing for residents living with dementia, which my dear mum had, as music can open channels of connection in such powerful ways. Staff often tell me how moving it is to see residents engaging who rarely respond to entertainers. I keep it fun and friendly with jokes and stories, which I gauge based on the people I’m playing for. My set focuses on songs from the 1950s and 60s, the music many residents grew up with, including well-known favourites and others that are less often heard today, yet still familiar to them. Sessions are usually an hour, but I often carry on longer at no extra cost because we’re all having such a great time. Here are some more examples: