We Are
The Bleedin' Business
11-piece Function band
based in North-East London
THE BLEEDIN' BUSINESS
Click on the boxes to find out more about us...
Keys
ABOUT
Mike
Played since 3. First prof gig at 13.
Experience includes:
Live: 'The Business', 'Bad Fox', 'Trout', 'Lucie Silvas', 'The Mojo Rising', 'Stacey McClean (S Club Juniors)
MD: The Pajama Game, Company, Return to the Forbidden Planet
Collaborations: Alan Warner,
Carol Grimes, Hugh Burns,
Steve Washington and others...
Mike
Mike
Drums
ABOUT
Rob
Taught by London Jazz drummer, Jon (Slim) Harris. Performed with multiple function bands and jazz quartets.
Performed live with: Cathy Dennis, Robert John Godfrey (The Enid), Anglo/American indie rock band 'The Watchman'.
Discography includes: El Hula 'Hotel'; Denise Gordon 'I'll wait for your love'; Painting by Numbers '
Square Biz'
Rob
Bass
ABOUT
Jim
Performed with Paul Bateman (principal director of NSO)
Bands: 'Thelma Jade', 'Cosy' (original and blues/rock covers), 'Wardog' (heavy rock/blues covers), 'The Business'
Plays: Guitar and Bass
Musical Theatre: In band for Face Front Musical Theatre.
Involved in film/theatre projects.
Jim
Guitar/
Vocals
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Steve
Plays: electric and acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo and harmonica.
Influences: The Beatles, Hendrix, Fripp, Winter and Mayall.
Bands include: 'Morning Sunset', 'Plato', 'Witches Brew', 'The Business', 'Slopehead'.
Collaborations: Joel Stoker (The Rifles), Harry James (Thunder), Barry Andrews (XTC)
Steve
Vocals
ABOUT
Katherine
Musical-Theatre-trained singer. West End appearances include the London Palladium and Her Majesty's Theatre.
Member of an Abba tribute band for a number of years.
Gigged in pubs, clubs and hotels across the world (from London to Sydney).
Also plays the 'cello.
Katherine
Vocals
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Nicola
Inter-College singing champion (repertoire includes Oleta Adams, Tammy Payne and the Young Disciples).
Opening support act for Mica Paris.
Experienced session singer, performing backing vocals for multiple bands (Rock, Pop, RnB, Neo-Soul, Gospel)
Nicola
Vocals
ABOUT
Kerri
Experienced singer and core member of a rock choir.
Has performed at the Royal Festival Hall and Wembley Stadium.
Repertoire includes multiple genres including: rock, pop, soul and musical theatre.
Kerri
Trumpet
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Karen
Classically-trained trumpeter (RSM).
Played in multiple concert bands and pit orchestras as lead and solo trumpet.
Bands include: 'Jazz in a Box' (Dixieland Quintet), Exeter University Jazz Orchestra, Morley College Big Band.
Worship Bands: Waltham Abbey Church, Kings Church London.
Has performed Remembrance Sunday Last Post and Reveille for 30 years.
Karen
Alto Sax
ABOUT
Sue
Classically-trained clarinettist before transitioning to Alto Sax. Has performed with multiple concert bands and orchestras, (also conducting).
Holds a degree in music which led to career in Sound Design (credits include: Eastenders)
Sue
Tenor Sax
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Jenni
Classically-trained violinist (RCMJD) and singer. Played in/lead multiple orchestras/ensembles. Also plays: Tenor Sax, Piano, Trombone, Flute and others.
Composer (film/stage): 'The Fall', ''Driven', 'The Skriker', A Midsummer Night's Dream, As You Like It.
MD: Babes in Arms, HMS Pinafore, Bands: The Raging Horns, Waltham Forest Brass
Jenni
Trombone
ABOUT
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Classically-trained trombonist.
Has played in multiple Brass ensembles, wind bands and orchestras.
Bands include:
Warwick University Big Band,
The Raging Horns (blues / soul / funk band).