There's been an interesting thread on another forum concerning Jake Day, a bass player into the more rock end of things.

http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=32468

In short, if anyone knows him maybe they could convince him to do the right thing before he lands himself in complete doggie do's.

Alternatively if anyone at Birmingham Uni would like to chip in with any info, like emails or the course he's attending, it would be gratefully received.