Steve Chapman - Bass

"I started a life-long interest in bass when I was at school playing the cello in an orchestra and a spin-off jazz band. I bought a fretless bass around 15 years ago and joined a band playing classic rock and blues. I now have 2 five-string Bass Collection basses (one fretted, one fretless) and play through an Ampeg head with Ashdown and Carlsbro cabinets with a Line6 bass pod for those different sounds. Influences - John Entwistle, James Jamerson, Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius and a whole range of music from Blues to Rock to Jazz to Folk."

Jonathan Barry - Lead Guitar

Guitarist, writer / producer from the New Forest.
Played the London circuit regularly, as well as touring in the UK and Europe, before moving from London to South Hampshire. Has written music for EMI and film.

Fave bands: Spocks Beard, Frost, Yes, Rush,
Fave players: Jeff Beck, Allan Holdsworth, Robin Trower Sonny Landreth

Guitars: Gibson Les Paul Standard
Fender Stratocaster
PRS CE22

Amps: Peavey Delta Blues 210
Fx: Digitech MXR Tech 21 Vox

Vicky Fludgate - Vocals

"I have been involved with bands and singing since I can remember, taking vocal lessons at an early age and being steered towards musical theatre. However, I chose a different path and have worked with local cover bands and artists ranging from pop, funk, rock and dance music. I love to be challenged vocally and singing in folk clubs was an early highlight for me. It was there I was truly inspired by hearing some of the most genuine artists giving the most memorable and heart felt performances that remain with me to this day. My influences include Nina Simone, Carol King, Simon and Garfunkel with my favourite bands of the moment being U2 and Keane."

Rob Haines - Drums

Based now in Southampton, but I grew up in the Bournemouth area. I started playing in rock bands while still at school. At seventeen I went on the road with a gothic-rock band called "Bram Stoker". Various bands and projects followed, embracing a wide variety of music, including jazz, funk, rock, pop, country and disco music. For many years I toured Europe, Scandinavia, Far East, Middle East and India in a hard-working covers band. Travelling is another one of my passions - I have an adventurous spirit and love to visit new places.

I enjoy most styles of music. I like the melodic pop/rock and harmonies of bands like The Eagles and Fleetwood Mac. I appreciate the smooth jazz of George Benson and find Latin rhythms interesting. However, a drum kit is not an instrument to be "tickled" - it needs to be played. Rock music gives me that opportunity to stretch out and have fun!

Equipment:
Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum
Pearl MLX kit (maple, 12", 13", 16", 22" bass drum)
Pearl DLX World kit (mahogany/birch, smaller toms, 20" bass drum)
Paiste and Zildjian cymbals
Roland TD-6V Electronic Kit

"I'm a songwriter rather than a technical musican although I have been playing guitar now several years! I have many influences from African music to folk, jazz and the latest pop hits and bands such as Snow Patrol and Kings of Leon plus Fleetwood Mac and The Eurythmics & special songwriters such as Steve Knightly, Mike Silver, Billy Joel, George Michael, Elton John and The Beatles. I also liked David Grey's White Ladder album, love Show of Hands, Roxy Music, the Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, and Led Zepplin.

Gear: Line 6 amp and foot board