Lead vocals are primarily handled by Carly, who has a clear and distinctive country style. She has become the natural focal point of the band on stage, especially after we elected her front person!

Carly was encouraged into musical life by playing guitar and singing harmonies with her sister. As she gained confidence Carly later worked as a solo artist singing contemporary pop songs in a country style in venues throughout the South-West. She also regularly stood in for half of well known duo, Twice Shy, on the pub and cabaret circuit.

Inspired by vocalists Faith Hill, Alison Krauss and Shania Twain, Carly has always been keen to get involved in a country outfit and after hearing her sing we were keen to get her involved with us!

As well as the close harmony singing, Carly particularly enjoys the technical challenges presented by many of the songs played in the Southern County programme.

 

Yes the one and only John Williams...no not the one who did the Star Wars soundtrack...and no not the one who plays classical guitar either...it's John Williams from Lydeard St Lawrence...

Aiming to become the female version of virtuoso dobro player Jerry Douglas, Tash modestly describes herself as a 'work in progress'. All we can say is that we are digging that real lonesome sound she gets.

Tash has been playing since her mid-teens when the guitar playing bug bit her while watching a rock'n'roll band. For several years she played in a variety of electric bands learning as she went.

Life for Tash was never quite the same after she discovered an Alison Krauss album while wandering the aisles of our local music shop (her favourite occupation!). Out went the electric guitar in favour of the acoustic and Tash was beating the streets to find her dobro.

As our resident new country music expert Tash is usually to be found looking for the next new track for us to learn. She is loving her acoustic music experience and can think of nothing better than to be part of a team playing country music.