New Band

Good evening good folk,

I'm sitting listening to recordings from last week's rehearsal for the new EP, and it inspired me to write a new blog post.

I thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to the new studio band.

On the drums, all the way from Darlington, England..... STUIE ELLERTON. Stuie and I have known each other for donkey's years. Very well known on the session musician circuit, Stuie overseas the drum department at the NSCM (Northern School of Contemporary Music), and actually taught me to play the drums for several years before I picked up a guitar.

On bass guitar, KEITH PEBERDY. Keith is a very well respected bassist from Redcar, England. He has featured on countless records, including the Peter Kay remake of "Is This The Way To Amarillo?", and has been involved in music education in the North East for years.

On lead guitar, ATHOL CASSIDY. You all know Athol from the last few years of acoustic shows. He needs no introduction really. He's simply awesome!

On piano, all the way from Whitley Bay, JAMES PEACOCK. James is a regular on the North East music scene, performing in bands such as Mamacoca and the James Peacock Trio. I have known James for 8 years, after studying music with him at Newcastle College.

There you have it, the new studio band. I hope you're all looking forward to hearing the new recordings. We're having a blast rehearsing, so I'm sure that'll come across on the EP.

Studio dates resume in 2 weeks. I'll keep you updated....


Richard x