Acoustic/Solo
Born and bred in REDDITCH !
Also plays in the local band KEMASTREE ....which is featured under the Cover /Classic genre ..............
Martin " Just thinking about the genre, and my influences...I definitely go back to my prog days with bands such as Tull, ELP, Genesis, BJH. But also like good 'ole rockers like Deep Purple etc. But I also feel there's a blues/jazz feel to some of my stuff."
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Steve Hill & Martin Adams from REDDITCH also play in the band KEMASTREE... featured under the Classic Cover Band genre ...... Martin Adam's Music also above on this page.
The other two members....
Gavin Petrie is from Kings Heath ,B'ham
Jonathan Hill [ Steve's twin brother ] lives in Bretforton, near Evesham.
“ The first time we sang together was on a beach in Anglesey in the early 70s. As part of the Beatles generation, we knew all of their songs backwards. We were immediately drawn to the close harmonies of the Everly Brothers, which we supplemented with a bass line. It was a natural progression to move on to Crosby, Stills and Nash, the Eagles, the Flying Burrito Brothers and Simon & Garfunkel. Of contemporary harmony performers, there are few better than the Milk Carton Kids, whose beautiful harmonies and wonderful guitar accompaniments still influence ”.
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Luke Gage and Sam Fannon are from REDDITCH
Drew Evans from Bromsgrove
Ian Merry from Stoke Prior....... Ian and Luke also play as a duo ...the NSM duo
Ian " Our influences are eclectic, a combination of metal, blues, funk, 80s new wave and 90s rock "
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From REDDITCH...also in the band Harpoon Coyote under the genre Alternative
Catchy, emotional and honest are 3 words to describe Mikey Marks' music. With strong influences from the 1975, John Mayer and Kings Of Leon, his music will be hanging around your head for days. Catchy melodies, funky guitar riffs and punchy tones are the bread and butter of Mikey's music with a filling of honest and relatable topics he writes about.
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Originally from Birmingham....has lived in Malvern for the past six years ..... Jonny has close links locally as he has ran a successful jam night for the past eleven years in REDDITCH and Studley ...he is also an established guitar and bass teacher ...to date with over 25 students.
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ALAN J MASON
Alan is from Birmingham and now lives in REDDITCH .... he is an acoustic finger style guitarist and vocalist. A solo artist with his own unique finger picking and lyrical style. Now retired from playing live, mainly due to health reasons, Alan is currently working on a variety of recording projects.
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Lee is an Electric/Acoustic guitarist is available for session work. All styles.......he comes from Alcester.... and also plays with QUILL and THE BEV BEVAN BAND.
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Sam & Clem Dallaway are from REDDITCH
Totem are perfect for "Chill Out" evenings, with a difference. They are a stylish guitar and vocal duo based in Worcestershire, performing pure acoustic versions of some of your favourite songs. Their arrangements are simple, yet beautiful and their performance style has led them to become one of the most respected duos around offering what has been described as a "world-class performance in a portable and affordable package” This duo is the modern alternative to your usual entertainment for all types of events. Totem are also able to provide a full rock band or, for smaller venues, the duo with electric guitars with quality backing tracks.
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Matt is from, and still lives in Studley ........." Hi all, and thanks for looking :) My name's Matt, I love to play music, it's my job and this is my page-simples ! "
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Debbie Joynes is from Beoley
Dave from Alcester.
Deb and Dave collectively make up the acoustic duo Imaner...... Performing a heady mix of covers and original material, with a liberal splash of banter...
A well known duo who have been together for 9 years, playing covers and originals across the midlands and beyond. Their USP is their slightly unhealthy obsession with percussion instruments, audience participation, and bringing the two together. There is nothing they enjoy more than cajoling people to get their maracas out and join the band!
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Caroline grew up in Wythall
Rich lives in Solihull.
also featured under the Folk genre
" We first came together through our joint love of folk music inspired by songwriters such as Steve Knightley ( Show of Hands ) and Richard Shindell "
The current Carrick sound has its roots in folk, but has broadened to include Rich’s passion for rock music and Caroline’s Irish music background. Merge all this with a modern twist using more folky instruments, and you have the unique sound and style that is Carrick!
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JACK BLACKMAN....
From Alcester..... also featured under the Blues genre
" Exceptional guitarist, sounds just great!" - Whispering Bob Harris
" Already a standout artist in this genre" Blues Matters Magazine"
"A singer-songwriter at work delivering some seriously good music"- FolkWords
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Originally from Wythall and has lived in Redditch since 1990
Calling on a wealth of over 25 years experience, Steve will provide a wide variety of music stripped down to the intimate sound of just solo voice & acoustic guitar.
Covering songs from the genres of Funk, Rock, Soul & Indie, he adds his own twist on well known tracks, performing a set of chilled out tunes or more up-tempo material for weddings, parties, corporate events, restaurants, clubs & pubs providing the complete package for the smaller to medium size venue.
All shows are a pure live experience and no backing tracks or looping is used. Also, as a separate project Steve has two albums of his own material available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon etc...
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Lampshade bring their very own blend of light & shade to some of their favourite tunes, mixing & mashing things up or just generally tinkering around the edges to create something new!