Band Member Profiles
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Alli Brown; Singer Singing has been part of Alli's life from an early age. From choirs to karaoke compere in Oz to cruise ship entertainer, music has taken her on an amazing journey around the world. Influences include Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald, Motown and many others. She also performs with Romsey based theatre group RAODS and by day, shares her love of music with young children through her Kindermusik classes. She is really pleased to be a part of The Soulcatchers and hopes to catch you singing along too! |
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Blake Troise; Saxophone Blake Troise is an ABRSM grade 8 saxophonist and composer who enjoys a whole load of different musical genres. When he's not composing or staying awake at University, he likes cucumber and peanut butter sandwiches, getting letters in the morning post and ordering the same thing from Subway each time. |
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Dick Jones; Bass Guitar Dick Jones has played bass in such diverse bands as Watch That Man, 'Ere We Go, Perfectly Frank, and the legendary Band With No Name. Described by the Southern Echo as: 'the ever smiling Dick Jones', Dick lists his influences as: Mark King; Bob Babbitt; Sting; Jaco Pastorius; James Jamerson and, bizarrely, Postman Pat. |
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John C. West; Percussion "Bongo John" is a conga player and percussionist who has played in many bands and acoustic jam sessions locally. John collects many different types of drums and has a vast collection of percussion instruments. |
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Jonno Earp; Lead Guitar Having played guitar most of my life, at last due to life's changes I have found myself with a wonderful group of people to express my passion. The best! Love many types of music styles including flamenco, soul, funk, rock, rock n' roll etc; whatever the mood. So much to learn! |
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Natalie Sussex; Singer Natalie has been performing since the tender age of 11 where her experience ranges from acting, dance, musical theatre and singing groups. She loves the Motown and soul music genre and is so excited to be part of the Soulcatchers. Natalie hopes you the listener/watcher will be just as excited and that she does the songs justice. Enough of all this talk let's get on and make some music! See you on the dance floor. |
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Julian Caesar; Drums Jules is a ‘world rhythm’ king and is able to turn his hand to any style. Jules is a widely-respected drummer who has played with a number of professional bands in the UK and in Europe. His solos will literally blow you away! |
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Martin Brisland; Keyboards Martin is a very talented keyboard player, who has played semi-professionally for years covering many different styles from early Motown & Soul to modern Dance and Reggae music. Martin’s powerful sound and a charismatic presence on stage ensures a lively performance at any gig. Previous bands include King Rock and Dub'allup. Martin currently plays in Lanterne Rouge, The Untouchables and top UB40 tribute band RU40. He also knows far too much about all aspects of music trivia! |
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Ian Troise; Sound Tech and Dep Bass Ian is a very talented musician and sound tech. In a career spanning 4 weeks, Ian has managed to play in a number of different bands. Ian has eclectic music tastes from Chris Rea to Dire Straits; Level 42 to... well other bands. His musical influences are Dick, Jono, Nat, Blake (well you get the idea)! |
