SARAH WARREN BAND

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Member Since: 30/07/2006
Band Website: sarahwarrenband.com
Band Members:Sarah Warren - vocals
Stu Field - guitars
Nick Lyndon - bass
Rich Shelton - drums

Sarah Warren

Born and raised in Worcester, Sarah Warren is a 24 year old is a singer/performer blessed with a soulful voice and stunning looks. From an early age Sarah was surrounded by music, her father used to play Led Zepplin, Rory Gallagher and Black Sabbath to her and from three years of age she could sing verses of well known rock songs.

Sarah was put in touch with three professional musicians in 2006 who all have a wealth of musical experience and were able to help develop her musical direction. The band members include Stuart Field (guitar/slide), Nick Lyndon (bass & backing vocals) and Richard Shelton (drums).

Sarah has been likened to, amongst others, Janis Joplin, Elkie Brooks and Steve Marriott which are some of the artists the band cover. Over the past two years the band have worked relentlessly in every pub, club and backstreet dive that would book them as well as various festivals and therefore Sarah has a very loyal and ever expanding fan base that stretches across the U.K.

An introduction to producer Dave Draper soon followed Sarah beginning work on her debut album “Fool For A Pretty Face” recorded at FFG Studios in Bredon, Gloucestershire. The recording was all done live and has successfully captured the bands live essence.

Sarah describes the record as “A good representation of the set I have been performing for the past two years – however I’m looking forward to the next one as we are now writing and recording original material”

2009 looks very promising for Sarah with the release of her debut album, talk of the second being recorded in the summer and some high profile live performances in the diary.

Stu Field

Stu began playing guitar at the age of 9 because he wanted to be like Hank Marvin. His mother got him lessons with a pro guitarist who taught him technique and reading. The reading soon fell by the wayside,but the playing was improving rapidly. When he discovered that by taking his guitar to school and playing it in the playground,the attention of the girls was stirred, it provoked him into trying even harder, a trait which is still with him to this day.

Main influences are Jimi Hendrix,Peter Green,Jeff Beck,Django Rheinhardt,and of course Nigel Tuffnel.

Equpment used :- Gibson Les Paul '59 Re-issue (ex John Thomas of Budgie) Gibson Les Paul Deluxe '75 Gibson Les Paul Junior '59 Gibson ES335 blonde '88 Mesa Boogie Mk4 amp Mesa Boogie Studio 22 Boss DD3 digital dealy D'addario strings

Nick Lyndon

Nick began his musical journey in his teens in midlands rock bands during the late seventies, followed by a spell in Manchester with pop band The Katchies several years in the 80’s in punk /new wave influenced outfits with ex Robert Plants “Band of Joy” members, extensive touring and recording followed. Many different bands have come and gone over the years but none have felt as good as the Sarah Warren Band! Nick plays a Warwick thumb 5 string thro neck bass, Hamer Cruise Bass defretted, an Aria SWB Electric Upright, A ¾ Acoustic upright Bass, with numerous pick ups to combat the volume of Stu Fields amazing Mesa boogie amps, SWR Super Redhead combo with Ampeg SVT410 HLF cab,

Fave Bands / artists would include Gene Vincent, Louis Jordan, Louis Prima, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Steve Marriott, Beatles, Paul Rogers, Nazareth, The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, Fleetwood Mac with Peter Green, Ernie Chattaway, Bertie.

Fave Bass players include Nathan East, Paul Mcartney, Geddy Lee, Ray Brown, Lee Rocker, Al Gare.

Fave Colour Red.

Fave Food Most of it, especially spicy stuff!

Rich Shelton

Richard has been playing the drums since he was 10 years old. His father is a musician and therefore Richard was exposed to a lot of music as he was growing up. From an early age he used to watch his father play in various R&B and soul bands and soon got the bug for it himself!

Richard performed his first paid gig at 14 years old with school friends playing 60’s covers at Worcester’s Ex-Service Mans Club. “I remember my father being so nervous for us he couldn’t stay and watch so he just dropped us off. When he came to collect us (obviously we couldn’t drive) he peered through the window from the car park and could see people dancing and was much relived it was going okay. Having said that I am sure we were terrible!”

Since those early days Richard has continuously played in many different bands, recorded several successful albums and toured the length and depth of UK and into Europe playing a lot of the well known festivals. During this time he has performed with many excellent musicians including Ian Hunter, Peter Green, Jeff Beck and Robert Plant.

Richard has many influences however if he has to choose one or two drummers they would be - Earl Palmer, Rob Mason, Ginger Baker, Mick Fleetwood & Steve Gadd.

Richard plays a Silver Sparkle DW kit 12” 14” 20”with a vintage Ludwig snare drum and vintage Paste and Zildjian cymbals.

Influences: Steve Marriott
Billie Holiday
Janis Joplin
Bonnie Raitt
Joan Armatrading
Etta James
Nina Simone
Sounds Like: You tell me
Type of Label: Unsigned