Band Profiles

Andy Louis

Lead Vocals

Andy has had a successful solo career and always wanted to sing in a band covering the magic songs of the Electric Light Orchestra. When the chance came along, he didn't need to be asked twice. A fabulous Jeff Lynne "sound-alike", Andy strives to get the essence of ELO in his vocals.

Tom Johnstone

Bass Guitar Vocals

Tom grew up in a musical family on the east coast of America. Always active playing in bands through high school, he continued performing in various rock, blues and jazz groups through his time at university in the Chicago area. He has travelled the world playing music and is now settled in the UK where he enjoys laying the foundation bass lines in the band.

Chris Marsh

Keyboards, Special Effects, Vocoder

Chris has played all over the world with some of the UK's leading tribute acts and function bands. At prestigious events and venues from The Reading Festival to the Emirates Palace (Abu Dhabi) and even Wembley Stadium. He always strives to recreate everything he plays as accurately as possible to the original recordings so as to give the most authentic live experience. He also produces dance/pop music and have remixed major artists for Sony Music.

Jan Christiansen

Lead Guitar, Vocals

Jan studied guitar at the Musicians Institute in California. After returning to Europe he played in various bands both in his home country Denmark, and more recently in Germany. He worked for many years in the musical “Starlight Express” before moving to live in Hull. Jan’s good looks don’t deflect from his great guitar work and harmonies.

Tony Lawson

Drums And Percussion

Tony is a tremendous drummer who compliments the rest of the band with his attention to detail. A true professional who has played all over the world, Tony provides the backbone that is essential to any band.

Liz Stacey

Violin

Liz studied the violin in Sheffield, and has played with many of the leading chamber groups and ensembles in the North. She is also the founder of a very busy trio, Simply Strings, playing at many prestigious events throughout Yorkshire.

Francesca Holt

Cello

Francesca joined the band permanently in January 2018. She first learnt the cello at the age of 9 and went on to study music at York St John University. Now settled in York she shares her time between recording and teaching as well as performing with the ELO Experience.

Rachel Hoffman

Cello

Rachel lives in Cheshire and studies at the Royal Northen College of Music, receiving specialist music tuition at the college since the age of 6. Outside of her studies, she enjoys playing with various orchestras and also a quartet and Flute ensemble with her father.