Justin started playing at the age of 11. He enjoys playing music of all styles and is a freelance musician often found in many Big Bands, Theatre pits, Brass Bands, Function bands and orchestras. The Bond Tribute Band – The Name Is Band offers a real challenge and is something […]
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Paul Newton – Bass
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 […]
Gavin Lazarus – Vocals
Gavin has been performing professionally since he was 17, fronting all sorts of rock, pop, jazz, swing and big bands, combining his innate showmanship with smooth and soaring vocals and an impressive range. Gavin is much in demand as a singer, guitarist and compere all over the country and hosts […]
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 […]
Steve Hacking – Saxophone
Steve joined the RAF at the age of 17 and has been a professional musician since this time. He can play saxophone, clarinet and flute and is in a couple of original bands as well as The Name Is Band – Bond Tribute Band. Steve is the saxophone tutor for […]
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 […]