In 1998 I cofounded the blues band Rollo Markee and The Tailshakers, featuring in this band as guitarist until 2008.  During this time we toured UK and Europe, recording for the BBC and Channel 4 and playing in some of this country's most prestigious venues including London's 100 Club, and recording in some of the world's best studios including Maida Vale for BBC Radio 2's Paul Jones Blues Show.  We supported the likes of Hubert Sumlin (Howlin' Wolf and Muddy Waters' guitar player) and Geno Washington, and played on the same festival bill as Jerry Lee Lewis and Ike Turner.