Paul has been playing bass since the mid 70’s, mostly in original material bands, gaining heavy radio and tv coverage and, in their early days, being voted the best unsigned band in Europe. Paul enjoys playing with the Bond Tribute Band – The Name Is Band as he sees a […]
Andy Allpass – Keys
Andy was born and bred in Bristol and educated in Bristol Cathedral School. He gained a vocal scholarship so was in the Choir until the age of 15. Andy studied piano and church organ at the Royal Academy of Music in London and has played in bands from his 20’s so has lots of […]
Stuart Paul – Trumpet
Stuart began playing the trumpet at the age of eleven and by the age of eighteen had performed concertos by Haydn, Bach and Arutunian. He studied at Birmingham Conservatoire and eventually played principal trumpet in the symphony orchestra and lead trumpet in the college big band. He has been based […]
Tony Hobden – Sound Engineer
Tony has the ear of an angel, the patience of a saint, the energy of the entire Duracell Battery factory and is a thoroughly awesome gent! A sound engineer, recording studio guru, teacher of music, incredible classical guitarist and video producer/director Tony ensures the sound of The Name Is Band […]
Nick Malcolm, Trumpet
Nick is an original, exciting and heart-felt improviser. His rich, warm sound and sense of improvisational daring inform each and every musical situation and he plays with a total commitment to the music in the moment, whatever the stylistic context. His own quartet plays original compositions combining the rhythmic and […]