JOCK Jock plays harmonica, congas, washboard and any other percussion required. Because the harmonica is not the most common instrument I had to ask how he ended up playing it. This story began with a bit of giggling and grinning and although I have no idea what Jock had done to inspire his partner Tanya to ask him what he would like as a reward. And possibly I’m better off not knowing. Anyway jock asked for a harmonica and Tanya returned with one...and hastily added how this resulted in weeks of ‘Oh when the Saints’ and ‘Polly wolly doodle’ . Tanya’s eardrums were eventually saved when a mate in a pub showed him how to bend a note properly. Then the original Mike Porter Collective drummer bought Jock the congas as a thankyou for something...I don’t know the full story here either but if I ever need a favour Jocks the guy to ask as long as Im willing to buy him a triangle, castanets or similar !! Jock tells me that during the day he’s a ‘responsible adult’ - No really he works at a day centre for adults with learning difficulties and challenging behaviour. Apparently he’s more outgoing at work, although I find this hard to imagine. He also tells me he’s a Karaoke host or as Tanya puts it a ‘musical prostitute’ When asked about the possibility of the Mike Porter Collective playing Wembley Stadium or appearing on the X factor. He very quickly ruled out the X factor on the grounds of “I don’t do queuing!” As for Wembley “That many people singing Der, Der, Der would be horrific....although there is still a chance it will become a footie anthem for Torquay united”
Jock Mc Ilveen