OCD
Home The Band Photos Gig List Set List Weddings/Functions Media Contact

ABOUT THE BAND

The capability and versatility of the musicians who have come together to create OCD is what sets it apart from other entertainment packages on offer. Each individual band member is dedicated to bringing you a standard of entertainment guaranteed to leave you wanting more. OCD generally performs as a 5 piece band, but is able to operate from a 4 piece upwards with additional musicians to call on should needs be.


MEET THE BAND

HEATHER

Heather Andrews has had a varied last few years. After gaining a degree in music and sound recording she worked as an assistant sound engineer in one of London's top recording studios. Continuing her interest in sound engineering she then ventured into film, working on two feature films in India and Nigeria. Alongside her technical abilities she has developed her love of singing in many different styles by performing in musicals such as 'Guys and Dolls' and 'Fame', enjoying classical music as part of a choir and more recently entertaining at weddings and restaurants as part of a Jazz duo. Throughout this time, Heather has been singing with OCD in its various guises. She particularly enjoys the variety of singing covers in a function band and the experience of performing in front of some fantastic audiences. Heather can also be found performing her own material at various local venues and has just completed her first album. For more information visit 'www.heatherandrews.org'


CALLI

Singer/songwriter, Calli, provides both lead and backing vocals for OCD , making full use of her rock/blues roots combined with an opera trained background, coming together to bring a slightly different dynamic to the band. Calli's influences come from musicians with passion, Roger Daultry of The Who being a prime example. Past experiences include performances at Earls Court, The London Palladium, Lewisham Theatre and The Orchard Theatre. Calli has had vast musical involvement in charity based events supporting 'Cancer Research', 'The Freddie Mills Club' and 'The Royal Marsden Hospital'. Other involvements include fronting guitar & vocal duo 'Two's Company' and working as a solo artist in and around her local area. When the british weather is feeling generous, Calli can often be found busking in various locations performing her favourite acoustic covers. Footage from Calli's solo acts can be viewed on her 'youtube'site.


JAKEY

With a professional career in music spanning nearly 30 years, Jakey has bought to OCD dynamic flaire and a standard of drumming rarely seen. Originally inspired by early Jazz Funk, Jakeys musical influences came from bands such as 'The Average White Band'. At the age of 12 he was already touring Germany with Chrispian St Peters and by 18 was touring Canada with a ska covers band. Jakeys musical versitility allows him to manouvre comfortable through various styles such as jazz funk, rock, soul, ska right through to country and western. In the times Jakey was not behind a kit he was working behind the scenes as a sound and lighting engineer for bands such as Madness and Imagination and also has a reputation as a sought after DJ performing in numerous venues in and around the UK. Jakeys unconventional style is both visually spectacular and musically inspiring.




KENNIE

Since graduating with honours from the Musician's Institute in 1995, Kennie has spent most of his time teaching, song writing and performing. Kennie's diverse musical background spans from playing guitar, bass, flute and singing to creating and mixing electronic dance music and composing and conducting classical music. Kennie brings to OCD the experience of having played bass in nearly every style of popular music imaginable. As well as playing in many different function bands over the years, Kennie's previous original projects include funk/rock outfit Raiders of the Lost Groove, psychedelic rockers Many Colours and he is currently working on a new album as the singer and guitarist with jazzy/progressive/grunge band "93 Million".





MIKE

A versatile musician providing rhythm guitar, guitar synth and equally at home on piano/keyboards. This gives the band scope for a wide range of musical directions from which conventional guitar based bands remain excluded. Other musical involvement includes the Two's Company guitar and vocal duo, which can be found playing the smaller venues and pub circuit. As well as being the sound and lighting engineer for OCD , Mike is also the bands founder member and GDB. Last but not least, he is the technician used by several shops, high profile and professional musicians for guitar setups and repairs.








BEN

Picking up a guitar at the tender age of 7, Ben, is now a serious guitarist by any standards, with classic vintage tone. Ben draws his inspiration from local greats such as Gambler and Be Sharp, often standing in with Gambler in place of Geoff Whitehorn. Ben plays with many bands such as KYJO, NYJOII and the jazz/funk band "LEVEL4" (featuring Derek Nash) as well as "Protect the Beat" and "Nine Below Zero". Ben was a finalist in the Riffathon 2005 at the Hammersmith Apollo, whose judges included the likes of Brian May and Jimmy Page. Ben is grade 8 trained in jazz, classical and rock guitar as well as being a singer/songwriter and drummer and is currently working on a demo album Ben Pearce Music. Ben enjoys the broad range of styles that OCD allows him to demonstrate.


LIAM

If your looking for a bass player with attitude, Liam's your man. He is currently recovering from touring with DDCL, a 4 piece rock band destined for stardom. Liam picked up his first guitar at the tender age of 13 and played his first gig within the year. Liam chooses to lend his talents to OCD when he has a gap in his rock n roll lifestyle and his raw energy and dynamic riffs bring a certain edge to OCD.









TAZ

A formidable guitarist with a vast array of styles to his repertoire, ranging from classical to rock; providing uplifting, melodic lead lines in a Gilmour, Knopfler, Hendrix fused rock style. Taz is a true guitarist's guitarist and his experience is immense. He has played in every field and style, ranging from his solo act to the premier Floyd tribute, 'Crosstalk' and combining this with his songwriting skills, electronics and sound engineering background Taz undoubtedly brings to OCD a unique and versatile lead guitarist.








PAUL

Drum teacher Paul has been playing for 25 years, the last 10 of which he's spent in one of the top Beatles tribute bands, working in far flung places such as Amsterdam, Cyprus, Hong Kong, Nanjing, New York, Slovenia and the Azores. OCD offers him the opportunity to get stuck into the huge range of styles and artists it covers and in return gives the band its most disciplined drummer to date. Aside from his work with OCD, Paul can be heard playing with the critically acclaimed alternative rock band tvfordogs.







Site Design©C. Malpas 2007
Hosted and maintained by Web Sites UK