Music Matters (Nabarro)
If there is a group of people within Nabarro who should not worry during the recession as they have a second career lined up, it's the band members of Music Matters.
Some say that Richard Beavan first graced the stage at a 'Patrick Swayze Lookalike Competition' singing every song from Dirty Dancing until he was finally ejected from the building clutching the trophy. Whilst we are yet to discover his dancing abilities, his energy suggests that he is more than capable of certain moves and his powerful singing in various accents is a formidable talent.
The supporting vocals of Lorraine Nelson and Cheryl Richards highlight the strength-in-depth of the band. Either vocal-goddess could front their own group and to have such strong singers is a blessing. If you plan to attend a gig, be warned that sunglasses might be sensible as the dazzle from the singers' perpetual smiles is testament to the power of Colgate.
The Lead Guitarist is Paul Paling. Paul looks as comfortable as humanly possible when he stands on stage with a smirk that suggests he is not evening thinking about the music. "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" is an understatement. When Paul picks up his six-string it is more like "While My Guitar Cries Uncontrollably". The writer assures you that the tears are of joy and not despair.
James Letchford lines up with his bass. In a perfect example of how low-slung guitars are not a true musician's tool, James straps his bass up to his chin making him Nabarro's Paul McCartney. From here, James' hand glides up and down the fretboard as freely as he wishes and slaps some strong riffs out with his right hand to enhance the dynamic of the band.
Rhodri Pazzi-Axworthy is the man on the ivory keys. Legend has it that every five years Rhodri charters a plane toAfricaand spends a fortnight hunting the most impressively-tusked elephant, from which he carves his keys. This is obviously completely untrue, but it is telling of the man's ability to be the subject of such an absurd legend.
Last but not least is the man who holds it all together. A band would be nothing without a percussionist and Rob Moulton wields the drumsticks for Music Matters. Rob looks as though he has not yet had the opportunity to rock-out, but with comparisons being drawn with Neil Peart and Phil Collins the future could be interesting. If you see a gorilla walking about with drumsticks in its hands, don't reach for the tranquiliser gun. The chances are that it will be Rob rehearsing.
With such an incredible line-up, Music Matters have entered a legal Battle of The Bands. Full details have not yet been disclosed, but a large number of moshers and crowd-surfers will be gratefully received.
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