Portable Art
Space 2013
Presents Musicians/Band Ben Russell And The Charmers.
Playing at the Central Bandstand Herne Bay Kent.
Arts and Crafts
Fair, Sunday 24th March 11am- 6pm
2013.
Band name: Ben Russell And The Charmers
Genre: New Age Reggae
Bio: BEN RUSSELL & THE CHARMERS is Kent's most respected feel
good reggae band, bursting with harmony and charm! This original reggae and
roots band, renowned for it’s unique and vibrant sound are a very talented four
piece band.
Guitarist and songwriter
Ben Russell brings a NEW AGE REGGAE approach supported by his positive energy
to combine the indie feel through acoustic and electric sounds. Ben’s passion
for music has found him on stages throughout Australia, Canada and the UK and
given him the opportunity to perform alongside some of Australia’s top acts. He
was the sole driver behind the band Velvetine who’s single ‘Muse’ received
airplay on Australia’s national radio stations Triple J and Nova FM. Also the
winners of the Australian Garage Band Competition in 2003.
While his
Charmers, Mel Kocak, an Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts graduate is the
bands vocalist/keyboard player. Coming from a theatre background, she has
performed at The Marlowe Theatre, and Canterbury Cathedral, just to name a few.
Always a lover of reggae, she adds powerful vocal technique and harmony.
A
Charmer in everyway, Kevin Macleod, is the bands bass player and backing
vocalist. Kev is a singer/ songwriter by trade and took up the bass guitar 6
years ago. Previously performed with bands in Scotland and Kent, Overhaul,
Some-1-Else, Stranded and Five Floors Up, Kev has now found his secret reggae
love.
Becca Green is the riddim force behind the band, as one of the original
Charmers, she is back to contribute her amazing talent and reggae techniques.
Having studied music at Brentton Hall University of Leeds she is a valued
drummer/ percussionist/ backing vocalist.
Mel Kocak
Booking Manager
07790724108
http://www.reverbnation.com/benrussellandthecharmers
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