Dave McGrath
A excellent and highly experienced drummer (yes, that is the Cavern club in the photo), Dave can lay down some amazing grooves that keep us all rock solid. Whether we are playing funk, soul or straight ahead rock, whatever the style, he has the groove to keep the rest of us on beat.

Amazing fact (well sort of) - Dave is sound engineer by trade, and worked on the last X-Factor show, amongst many others. So a tour supporting Olly Murs is on the cards for us :-)

Dave plays Tama drums and Sabian 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 an Ibanez AW40 Acoustic and a Washburn W15 lead guitar.

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 & Fender 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 & Gibson guitars through Marshall amps

Claire Puttock
A stage school educated Diva with the most amazingly powerful female voice you are likely to hear! Claire has a stunning range, which can cope with slow balads when required but can crank it up and belt it out with the best on the upbeat numbers. With her trade mark harmony lines, Claire 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.

Claire uses Shure mics and Peavey Monitors