More about us
Gigs - R - Us!
As a band we have performed in various
various other bands (Lazy Poker, the Jamie Harper Band),
festivals from Golspie to Gossport.
We are lucky to have as regular guest artist,
venues that are looking for a more
traditional "covers" band.
Taff Jeffery
A rebellious teenager stuck in a veteran musicians
body, Taff was born in the mining village of Meardy in Rhondda. As a youngster he played with the Whispering Dwarves, supporting the likes of John Martyn and Billy Connolly's Humblebums.
Our stand-by drummer Steve Hamilton,
is a Berklee graduate, and a major force in UK music today, having played piano with such notable
names as Ray Charles, Percy Sledge, the SNJO,
Bill Bruford's Earthworks and many many more.
Steve also helped produce and played keyboards
and drums on our album, "GAMBLING MACHINE"
along with some very special guests -
Donald Lang
Fraser Speirs Photo - Dave Acari
Owen Nicholson
Our Aims
Our long-term aim is to appear at festivals
UK wide, and after next year, tour throughout Europe.
We have appointed Anne Weight to help co-ordinate
our gigs and festivals in England and Europe
Anne Weight
Photo - Stuart Stott
Our Gear
Aside from our belief in great entertaining performance,
we strive to provide the best sound we can. We are
probably guilty of being obsessive about our gear, and
love it when folks ask us about our bits and pieces, so
for the anoraks among you here's what we use ...
Lewis uses -
A red Fender Telecaster Jerry Donahue signature
Home built relic Telecaster. Birds-eye maple
natural swamp ash body
Home built light relic Sonic Blue Telecaster.
fretboard and clay dot inlays.
Laney Supergroup Plexi head 1969 through
(Cannabis Rex plus Governor)
PA
Mackie C300Z tops, Isobaric Sub and QSC G3/Yamaha p45000 amps
Nick uses -
Fender 1989 Jazz Bass '75 Reissue
birch ply cab (Delta LF plus Delta Pro)
Fender Jazz Bass '62 Reissue and '75 Reissue
Santa uses -
Mapex 15th Anniversary Pro-M drums.Autumn Fade finish with assorted Zildjian cymbals.
Yamaha 9000 and Vintage Pearl Ltd Edition drums with assorted Zildjian, Paiste, Sabian and Stagg cymbals
Studio gear -
Mackie and Tascam mixers
AKG 1000s, assorted Shure mics
Mackie Onyx interface
Dell PC with Cubase 5
Mapex 15th Anniversary Pro-M drums. Autumn Fade finish with assorted Zildjian cymbals.
We gratefully acknowledge the help from
Stuart Stott - Photos
Stewert Maleki - Video and Photos
Liam Torrance - Technocut (van donation)
Heartland FM
... and thanks to the many folks that have helped, inspired and supported us over the years -
Alexandra Pawlitka, Kasha and the Nadolski Clan, Laurie and the Hamilton Clan, Steve and Denny, Isobel and John Haldane, The Dunn Clan, Michael McDonald, Boab Turner, Donald Lang, Fraser Speirs, Dave Acari, Beata Morawaska, Fiona and Bob, Duncan Findlay, George Futter, Tim Eday and Isobel Crowe, Jimmy Chadwin, Davey Guild, Stevie Gillies, Taff and Lyndon Jeffery, Aaron and The Starks, Tommy Millar, Mark Heavenour, Christine Bovill, Jim Perret, Bill Casey, Owen Nicholson, Adam Bulley, Ian McLaren, Pete (Bandwagon) Caban, all the other Wang Dang Deltas, Ananakofana, Ceilidh Minogue, The Lyndon Anderson Band, Dave Arcari, MarloweDK, Paul Bowtle, Tom Murray, Dennis Marshall, Jamie and Dale Harper, Steve Crow, Bruce Michie, Jock the Box, Lynsey and Callum Macleod (Pitcairngreen Inn) The Twa Tams, Scone Arms, The Drum Store and rest know who they are ...
Lewis Hamilton
and the
Boogie Brothers
