Scott Ottaway. Professional Drummer

11/06/2026

Obscure indie band The Pocket Gods defy all odds to take on streaming goliath Spotify.

09/06/2026

06/06/2026

Dorset tractor fest yesterday with Steve Knight-Elvis Returns opening the festival on the main stage.
We had a blast and the early arrivals seemed to enjoy it just as much.
Thanks also to 'Dave' the drummer from Shania Twain tribute, for lending me his hihat stand!
I survived after breaking a finger & bruising my right hand the day before!

05/06/2026

🚜🎤 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🎤🚜

Me and my amazing band are on our way to Dorset Tractor Fest today, and we can’t wait to hit the stage and bring some Elvis magic to the Turnpike Showground!

It’s always a privilege to do what we love, and we’re looking forward to entertaining everyone attending this fantastic event. A huge thank you to the organisers for having us and to all of you who continue to support Elvis Returns wherever we go.

If you’re at Tractor Fest today, come and say hello, have a singalong, and let’s make it a day to remember!

See you all very soon… Dorset, we’re ready! 👑⚡️🎶

30/05/2026

First time I've ever seen John Otway & Wild W***y Barrett's full show & I loved every second of it!
Big thanks to Clive Dell (Dell Motors) for inviting Sam & myself.

28/05/2026

Just collected this Pearl Maxwin. I had one of these as my first ever kit! Traded it in for a Yamaha power V

just collected this stunning Pearl Maxwin 8 piece kit. all original...

24/05/2026

kit for yesterday's show at St Paul's church Addlestone.
It's basically a 5 piece kit with lots of novelty toys added!

Liberty Drums
10, 12, 13 concert toms
16 floor
14x 6.5 brushed brass snare
20, 22 kicks
18 pancake gong
Omete Cymbals
Code Drum Heads
Pellwood Drumsticks
Porter and Davies BC2
Pearl eliminator demon pedals
Mapex black hardware
Gibralter rack

22/05/2026

Went to Liverpool yesterday to say 'Rock on!' To Lou Rosenthal.
Drummer with the Merseybeats and what a drummer he was, as well as a unique person.
Lou was one of the first to give me advice after my 1st ever Searchers show at Shrewsbury as well as a few drunken conversations on various 60s shows & cruises.
Enjoy playing with the great musicians 'up there' Lou

19/05/2026

Great knock about at Oxford music services, Big Summer Sing.
Great sounding kit & all school choirs had really put a lot of time & energy into learning the songs and dance moves!

Song list
Blame it on the boogie.
Believer
Zoo
Don't you worry about a thing.
Never ending story.
Top of the world.
Mamma Mia.
Golden.

17/05/2026

Just heard Dr Hook singer & guitarist, Dennis Locorriere has died.
I was lucky to be on the same bill as him a few times, usually in Germany. I found him to be a very down to earth, friendly guy, who just loved listening and playing music.