Gary Talbot
A drummer like no other, a great recent addition to the band. Gary can funk with best, or drive a rock song like a train. Whatever the style, he has the groove to keep the rest of us rock solid. Gary joins us after 20 years of gigging with local bands at top rate venues like the Horns, the Keller and the Stag.

Gary plays Tama drums and Zildjian cymbals.

Si Bown
A true showman, with more front than Sainsbury’s, Si’s approach to the band offers it the charisma and power it needs. Si has had a passion for singing that goes back years. He’s a natural, entertaining and engaging the crowd expertly. Too many bands just have singers. We have a front man! Outside of the band he’s a keen golfer and lies his way to some fantastic scores. He’s also a top notch painter/decorator if you need his services!

Si uses Shure mic’s, Peavey monitors and an Ibanez AW40 Acoustic.

Steve Hollingsworth
Steve has been playing bass for 20 years and has been playing in bands almost as long. Aside from the bass, he is a keen but average guitarist and even worse drummer! Steve formed Slim Pickings back in 2004, with then drummer Dave Bateman. He has also colaborted with Dave May in Double JD. Prior to those bands, he spent nearly a decade with Alphabet Rug, a four piece funk/soul/rock band, playing the corporate, wedding and local pub/club circuits.

Steve plays Warwick basses through Gallien Krueger amps.

Dave May
Our lead guitar virtuoso. Generally quite quiet on stage, Dave is a very talented and incredibly versatile guitarist who tear his way through a Clapton solo, then funk it up like Steve Cropper the song after. He is always on the money, playing the tasteful, melodic leads that suit the song. A seasoned pro, Dave has worked with Steve for the past six years in Slim Pickings and Double JD. Prior to this he played the London circuit and corporate scene with Papa Grazi and Green Side Down.

Dave plays Peavey guitars through Marshall amps

Rachel Kilbride
Another very experienced band member, who has sung in numerous previous bands, inclduing some with DM. Rachel has a soft sweet voice when required but can crank it up and belt it out with the best on the upbeat numbers. With her trade mark harmony lines, Rae compliments Bowny brilliantly. The ability to play songs with both male and female leads adds to our diversity - and her full on style suits the rest of the band perfectly.

Rachel uses Shure mics and Peavey Monitors

John D'Souza
John's keys give the band the depth to take on the variety of music in our set. From playing straight piano on a Beatles song, to copying horn parts, and then on to funky Moog - John covers them all with style and ease. Having such a versatile second instrument in such talanted hands is the key to keeping our sets diferent, fresh and exciting. Having played in bands for nearly 20 years, John adds to our experience.

John uses Korg keyboards and Mackie amps.