scott ottaway

Samsway presents, From The Ashes at the Launton Arms, Launton nr Bicester, on Saturday 20th August 2022.

This is part of the Launton Arms family Funday. 

There will be activities, food and drinks all day long, with From The Ashes…

I was fortunate to be asked to play for Drumathon 2022. I played for 3 hours and on the video page, is a very edited video of those 3hrs. It was rather rushed from my point of view. I was…

Really sorry, no updates since January! Thats poor.

Since then, The Pocket Gods have released another album and received another Guinees World record certificate for most downloadable albums, 75!

We also have a new album coming out soon and are…

The Pocket Gods have just picked up their 5th Guinness Book of Records Certificate.

Hi. Sorry it has been so long since an update, but Happy New year and lets hope 2022 is a much better one.

So far for me, it has been.

On January 11th I joined 'Drums In Schools', teaching junior…

Sorry the site has not been updated since August, but there has been so much going on.

Theatre shows with Bella Popera (Pictures and video to follow) Miracle Cure, Pocket Gods and a few last minute dep gigs thrown into…

Statement released on Thursday 7th October 2021.

You've probably now heard that John, Frank & Spencer are bringing The Searchers back for a solo tour in 2023.

I have had the honour of being a custodian of the Searchers drum…

Bella Popera. 

Performing in exclusive venues across the UK, and with their exponentially growing online presence, the acclaimed pop opera group Bella Popera consists of three young sopranos who are a crossover sensation. They sing classical. They belt rock. They…

A time of reflection on 4 gigs which has seen me travel to Reading, Lincoln, London, Bath over the last 2 weeks, 2 rehearsals, 2 stand in teaching jobs and 2 drum wellbeing workshops.

Started with a dip gig, with…

The Pocket Gods will again be playing the 100 Club, Oxford St, London on Thursday 29th July.

Doors at 7.30pm and over 18s only

this will see the band launch their 70th album, Tin foil hat Chameleon.

There will be…

On Saturday, July 3rd, I presented my first drumming for mental health and wellbeing seminar at the the Aylesbury, Mind Body, Spirit, Wellbeing event.

It was a huge success and many people going away happy after realising they did have…