John is one of the most musical of all the drummists I know and the rhythmic glue across all the songs. as a cool example of interpretation, for 'Mustangs' I asked him to consider Horses in a stable as well as slip between 3/4, 6/8 and 4/4.

Mario is likewise a focused and considerate player with a unique virtuosic style and focused attitude in the studio and anytime he plays. For 'Under the gun" i asked him to be a Tumbleweed in the desert as well as follow the punctuated chart.

Brian also has a unique musical and virtuosic voice which he can mould into adjectives and attitudes with minimal direction and maximum empathy to the songs subject. His solo's and restrained comping to allow for lyrical space are always just right!.

Rick Taylor - Rick was a rock of support throughout the recordings, adding vocals, entire Trombone sections and enthusiasm for the lyrical and musical material. He was based in Skye and created a friendly loving explosion of music wherever he blew. Rick passed early summer 2019. A lovely man.

Patrick Bleakley - 'Paddy' plays Mario's Bass on 2 songs 'Showbiz Creature' and Set them Right' which were recorded at The Forge in 2015 while he was over from NZ playing with 'The Troubles' at the Edinburgh Festival and Mario was in NZ on tour!!.

Phil Bancroft - Phil has always gone to great lengths and pains to serve both the narrative and emotional centre of any of the musical project we have worked on for many years. We spend long hours discussing the music we record and seem to capture the magic quickly. Hear Phil's musical narrative on " The Salmon's Tail" from Bandcamp.

Tommy Smith - Tommy also sports a unique and virtuosic voice and like Phil has always managed to serve the music and lyric, while still contributing something of himself to the recordings. We recorded his parts in Ca Va in 2018.

Chris Marra - Chris is another solid muso with multiple instrumental chops, which i handcuffed for his Pedal Steel contribution to 'Under the Gun'. He sings great as well and his vocal harmonies on 'Campanero', were the last session of the album.

Frank Rossiter - Frank is both family and a wonderfully empathic interpreter of music, mine or anyone elses and in any genre required. We recorded the Trombones for 'Under the Gun' at the Forge in 2015.

Gina Rae - Gina added her silky smooth voice to the album at the Forge in July 2018. She is a joy in the studio and brought soul to 'Soulmates', attitude to 'Showbiz' and 'Your Vote' and biscuits!!.

Carol Murray - My youngest sister and possesed of a lovely singing voice, unlike mine and underutilised. Recorded in June 2018 at the Forge, Carol sings on 'Soulmates' with Gina and has the last word as 'Ma Broon' on 'Yir Vote'.

Donny Coutts - Donny added his versatile vocal chops and expertise to 'Showbiz' at the Forge in April 2018. Also a fabulous drummer and solid vocal consultant in both the Forge and 'Outer Space' recording studio's.

Mick McCluskey - Mick added Tenor Sax to 'Your Vote' at the Forge in May 2018. He is also my neighbour and staunchest supporter of the material and this project.

 

Ailsa and Mary McInroy - Sisters Ailsa and Mary came by to record their vocals on 'Your Vote' in 2018 at the Forge. I have gigged with both many times in a variety of bands and love their frank and forthright ways. Mary is a wonderful Singer and Ailsa a fab Bass player and vocalist.

 

Julio Pacheco - Singer, Songwriter, Composer and collaborator over many years, Julio recorded his vocal for 'Campanero' in 2016 at the Forge. Resident of Las Palmas, he hails from Venezuela and plays guitar in various Bands throughout Spain.