Band Profiles

John Rowen

Guitar, Vocals

An avid Electric Light Orchestra fan and working musician over many years, starting in pubs & clubs, John eventually began performing in theatre shows & bands all accross the UK and internationally, covering his favourite eras in Pop & Rock music. Citing ELO’s ’Out Of The Blue’ as one of the main albums that made him pick up the guitar & learn to sing - little did he realise he’d one day be performing the songs he loves in tribute to Jeff Lynne & ELO..

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.

Rachel Louise

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.