The
MADISON SQUARE band line up is enviable using only the very best,
well-known musicians and singers in the UK. The line-up starts as
a 7 piece with 3 front singers and 4 band musicians and increases
to a 10/11 piece, which can be made up of extra singers, brass section
and percussionist, whatever works for you. Quality control is of
utmost importance to us. As MADISON SQUARE has grown in popularity
and demand we have been able to attract the very best performers.
The current front line-up includes: |
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Damien
Flood - star of West End musical RENT and BOYBAND. |
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Ben
Richards - lead role in the West End shows; GREASE and SATURDAY
NIGHT FEVER and plays 'Bruno' in the ITV series of FOOTBALLER'S
WIVES, and judge on STRICTLY DANCE FEVER. |
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Jeanne Downs - well known singer, songwriter and producer. You may recognize Jeanne as she was a presenter for many years on Children's TV. |
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Jai Simeone - Australian born Jai was a regular on the Aussie soap NEIGHBOURS before venturing overseas and landing in good old blighty. It wasn't long before her musical/comedy duo SUPER GIRLY gained a cult following. Taking over from Trevor and Simon on BBC's LIVE AND KICKING as the resident comedy duo, she then went on a world tour supporting ELTON JOHN and has performed to many thousands all over the world. |
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Graham Dee - Simply one of the best soul voices in the UK. Worked with 'em all. |
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Other
regular band members include:
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Christopher
Merchant - Guitar/Vocals - as a founder member is the 'heart
and soul' of Madison Square. With an impressive collection of Fender
Strats he is always looking for rare funky grooves. Indulging his
other passion he designs and programmes the band's fabulous light
show. |
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Paul
Newman Jnr - Drums - Paul's use of 'cutting edge technology'
mixed with exciting and solid grooves has earned him a reputation
as one of the best party drummers in the industry. Past credits
include LOOSE ENDS and various session and West End work. |
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Dave
Shields - Keyboards - Dave is one of the best keyboard players
and Musical Directors in the business. His past credits include
touring with HOT CHOCOLATE, THE REAL THING and West End and Touring
versions of the musical EVITA with Elaine Page. |
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Mornington
Lockett - Saxophone - one of the most well known saxophonists
in the country, credits include: RONNIE SCOTT's SEXTET, SHAKATAK,
JIM MULLEN and STAN TRACEY. |
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Alex
Meadows - Bass - An incredibly funky bass player who has recorded
and toured with JAMIROQUAI, TOM JONES and ELECTRACY. |
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Gordon Davis - Bass - Well known in the music biz having recorded and toured with Robbie Williams, Dave Stewart, Jon Bon Jovi, Paul Young, Waterboys and Right Said Fred. |
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