THE BAND
MARK
LEAD SINGER
BEN
GUITAR
LAWRENCE
DRUMS
CHARLIE
BASS
Classically trained in Singing, Clarinet and Piano, Mark has been subject to music from a very young age.
As a Chorister at Exeter Cathedral, it was here he carved the foundations for a fantastic musical career. Various television and radio appearances together with experience of orchestras, big bands and a vast array of other musical set ups have all contributed to versatility of his playing styles today.
Singing Fauré’s Requiem with Sir Willard White and recording for the Queen's Mother were some early career highlights.
Ben began his musical journey at age 9 after becoming fascinated with the guitar.
Following a brief stint studying at The Academy of Contemporary Music in Guildford, he fast began making a name for himself as one of the most respected and exciting young players on the circuit.
He has recorded two hit albums and award-winning EPs with his original acts, as well as touring the world with artists such as Kiss, Mötley Crüe, Status Quo and Alice Cooper to name a few.
Lawrence has over 10 years extensive UK and international touring experience with a number of professional outfits. His musical endeavours have seen him work with multiple leading industry companies on radio, TV, and with artists performing at some of the UK’s largest theatres, arenas, and stadiums alongside acts such as Steps, Tears For Fears, Peter Andre, Level 42, UB40, ABC, Rebecca Ferguson and many more.
Lawrence’s versatility in a variety of playing styles has given him the opportunity to act as musical director for bands worldwide from Jazz through to pop acts.
Charlie picked up a guitar aged 12 off the back of constantly being around music from his record producer, Father and Eric Clapton obsessed Mother.
Since then he has been in multiple touring bands, produced several albums and started a successful music video production company creating millions of views for bands all over the world.
Charlie handles all our video promo content and has found deep joy in playing the bass guitar through his own unique percussive finger style of electric guitar
The Collective
James
Guitar / Bass
James has developed a reputation as versatile professional, able to ply his trade on guitar or bass. His experience, and adaptability, has led to him becoming the go to man for a number of bands and agencies across the southwest that need a musician to step in at short notice.
Dan
Bass
Dan has been playing bass for over 20 years and gigging as a semi, now professional musician for over 17 years. He has an Honours degree in Music and also plays bass in local covers band The Red Cups.
Alex
Guitar
Multi-instrumentalist, Alex, has spent a large portion of his music career playing on the high seas aboard prestigious cruise liners such as P&O and Princess, travelling to 51 countries across 6 continents.
Monty
Vocals
Monty has played on
Bristol's streets and clubs with some of the city's best including Madley, Soulsters, Wasabi, Soul
Strutters and many more.
Monty got his chops playing solo looping shows, touring on cruise ships and hotels across the
world, entertaining celebrities from Liam Gallagher to the royals and has supported Jamie Cullum
to name a few!
Stevie
Drums
Worked with many bands including ‘Big Wednesday’ leading to playing festivals including reading festival. Toured the states with ‘The switches’, performances on the US TV show ‘Jimmy Kimmel’, playing alongside bands including The Bravery, Your Vegas, she wants Revenge. Sessioned for various bands including ‘The Mexicolas’ and producer Dan Sprigg.
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OPTIONAL
MEMBERS
The Waves Collective are continuously expanding to become a band that you can tailor to completely suit your event.
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Should you choose to, you can enlist any of the following 'bolt-on' members to join the core line up.
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Lucy Samuels
Vocals
Lucy comes from a diverse entertainment background gigging all over the UK as a freelance vocalist. She was lucky enough to sing at The Hackney Empire in London and has won many awards including 3X Song & Dance Champion, 5X Modern Dance Champion and Gold Medalist at the All England National Finals, London.
Rach Porosa
Vocals
Rach has many years of experience, performing around Devon.
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She brings an instantly recognisable warm tone to every song she sings.
Joe Tong
Keys
A particularly versatile musician, Joe has now been performing with a diverse range of groups from singer/songwriters to tribute acts, theatre shows, function bands and everything in-between across the UK for almost 10 years. He also works in a solo capacity as a lounge pianist and teaches piano from his home.
Tim Watson
Saxophone
Tim plays all the instruments but specialises in every type of Saxophone.
Tim has had an incredible Career with the Albert Hall, Wembley and the Millenium Stadium on his list of conquests.
He has played for Amy Winehouse, Terry Wogan and Vera Lynn to name a few and also written and performed for Sky, the BBC and RedBull.
Josh Westrip
Trumpet
Josh’s brass section, Raw Brass was his brain child as a university project back in 2015. He has since organised the section on countless occasions for sessions in Devon based recording studios writing/arranging parts, and now runs sessions as the owner at Rawcus Studios.
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Josh plays regularly for festival bands such as Land of The Giants and Backbeat Sound-system and also spends many evenings in theatre pit bands and playing wedding/corporate functions.
Andy Dore
Trombone
Andy has played since age 9 and studied music at Anglia Polytechnic University and has not stopped gigging since.
He also works in theatre pit orchestras, salsa, Latin and Ska bands, function bands and small Jazz combos throughout the South West. Now he adds ‘The Waves Collective’ to that list.
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The trombone has taken him across Europe, to Glastonbury Festival and The Millennium Hall.