Ian Henry

 

Keybords and Vocals

Dave Sleeman

 

Bass Guitar and Vocals

Simon Aldridge

 

Guitar and Vocals

Ian studied Organ and Singing at St Albans Cathedral from the age of 6 years to 16, and during his time there participated in many TV and radio broadcasts and appears on most of the records produced by the Cathedral Choir. Including regularly recording for EMI at Abbey Road Studios from the age of 13.

 

In the late seventies, having left the Cathedral and School, he formed the highly successful keyboards, drums and vocal duo “KANDI”.  This format took him the length and breadth of the U.K. working with many of the big stars of the cabaret scene at the time.

 

Gradually he turned more towards comedy and cabaret.  Again this was hugely successful for Ian and he broadened his  horizons by  landing contracts all over Europe, the U.S.A. and a season in Bermuda whilst also touring in known bands such as Honeybus, The Wellington Bootles and others.

 

On his return to the U.K. Ian co-designed the Duelling Pianos concept adopted by Rank Leisure's “Jumpin Jaks” chain and many independent theme bars around the country.

 

In 2005 Ian moved to Spain and quickly found a niche as a popular entertainer for Hotels, Restaurants and Private Parties. He also formed The Sound Of The New Seekers band with Lyn Paul, a show which toured in Spain.

 

Back now in UK he works as a solo performer or performing in Piano Bars on cruise ships and hotels. He runs a popular Chas and Dave tribute show and is also playing regularly in the successful 90's band

"China Black ft Errol Reid"

 

Ian enjoys performing with The Traveling Elderberries as he has a long standing love of the style of music and especially strong harmony vocals.

 

Dave started his musical career singing in church choirs,

performing in school concerts, and playing Euphonium in a silver band.

During this period, a professional vocal coach trained him.

 

Dave played his first gig aged fourteen and while he was still in his teens,

he was part of a support act for Mud.

In his 20’s he joined a harmony band called 4 CT Gold playing bass guitar

and supported Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana and The Rocking Berries.

He also regularly performed at many of the top London hotels

culminating in 2 shows for the American Embassy

supporting the late great Roy Castle.

 

Dave then played bass for a 6- piece show band

before going solo for approximately 10 years.

In his forties he joined a Hollies Tribute band called

The Berries as lead vocalist which eventually morphed

into a popular four piece sixties band where he also reverted to rhythm guitarist.

 

The Berries played many venues including Warner Hotels

and numerous sixties festivals.

Playing festivals allowed Dave to appear with and become friends

with bands like the Foremost, Herman’s Hermits and the Swinging Blue Jeans.

 

Although proficient on lead and rhythm guitar,

Dave plays bass for The Traveling Elderberries.

 

Simon first played professionally at 14 years old 

performing solo in restaurants & wine bars in his local area.

He first toured Europe at the age of 18 working for Centre Hotels.

 

He then joined Polydor Records at 20.

Shortly after he was signed to Decca (Burlington Music)

where he formed his own band.

 

At 22 he joined the rock band Surviver

and toured with them both in UK and USA under managemant to Simon Fuller.

He then went on to work for Island Records with the likes of Cat Stevens,

Stevie Winwood, Bob Marley and others.

 

He was asked by Ralph McTell to help reform Gallagher and Lyle

and also formed his own band with the members of "Ace".

 

Simon then spent 12 years as lead guitarist with Edison Lighthouse

and went on to be a band leader for the P&O cruise line for a further 8 years.

 

He has a very large repertoire and a knowledge of many musical styles

and is particularly enjoys playing with The Traveling Elderberries.