Swervy World

PROFILES
		Name : Stephane Spitz Stage Name : Mr Swervy Role : Musician, Performer, Director, Administrator, Creative ideas, Lunatic, Tea boy, Driver, Road Manager, Costume & Prop maker. Brief Bio : Born in Birmingham, Stephane started playing saxophone in 1981. After studying ceramics at Lowestoft Art College and visual performance art at Dartington College, he went on to start the his 2nd street band Urban Ravioli since then he has worked for No Fit State Circus as their Musical Director, is founder and writer of the show Splott Brothers and Director of Roxy's Toolbox. He started Swervy World in 1996 and has been working full time with the group since. Besides music Stephane also builds art cars, sails boats and runs the only traveling shoe shine stand in the u.k Instruments Played : Tenor, Soprano and Baritone Saxophones, Vocals, Piano Accordion, Piano, Double Bass, Latin American Percussion, Saw, Swanee Whistle, Duck Quacker, Rubber Glove Favourite Band/Artiste : Pee Wee King Favourite Colour Combination : Black/Red/Gold Favourite Food : Bread Favourite Drink : Water Favourite Quote : "Necessity is the mother of invention"

		Name : David Brown Stage Name : Roger Pastry Role : Musician, Performer, Co Musical Director, Driver Brief Bio : Born in Weymouth started playing guitar at 13, studied advanced maths at Sheffield University, worked with a bluegrass band traveling throughout southern Europe before joining SwervyWorld in 1996. Apart from playing guitar Dave also likes to play football, snowboard and go for walks, his longest walk was from Weymouth to Scotland. Instruments Played : Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Kazoo, Vocals, Double Bass, Castanets, Piano Accordion Favourite Band/Artiste : Laurel & Hardy Favourite Colour Combination : Black & dark green Favourite Food : Oatcakes Favourite Drink : Elderflower tea Favourite Quote : "You can lead a horse to water but a pencil must be lead"

		Name : Paul Crosby Stage Name : Rusti Steel Role : Guest Musician on Album 'Fabulous Swinging Chandeliers', Brief Bio : Born in Sin City, in the shadow of t' Tower, Rusti started making noises on guitar at the age of 11. Influenced by bluesmen Muddy Waters, Elmore James & Robert Johnson, Rusti had a go at bottleneck guitar before progressing onto steel guitar by laying his acoustic on its back and eventually buying a "proper" steel when he could afford it. The "proper" steel was a good investment as Rusti ended up backing various legends, including Hank Thompson and Marvin Rainwater. As well as playing steel, Rusti has been lead singer and guitarist (rhythm or lead) in bands since 1978, achieving most success with Rusti Steel & the Tin Tax (with whom he toured Europe and Scandinavia, made radio and TV appearances and had several record releases, one of which won Best Album Award in the British Country Music Awards). Besides performing music, Rusti also enjoys writing songs (one of his songs, "Cafe-A-La-Rock", was recorded by Bill Haley's Comets). It was while playing steel for Hank Thompson at the Rhythm Riot that Rusti met Stephane from Swervyworld and so began his journey down that Swervy road. Instruments Played : Non-Pedal Steel Guitar, Vocal Chords, Electric Lead Guitar, Acoustic Rhythm Guitar, Maracas, Cabasa ..... like to have a go at the Triangle Favourite Band/Artiste : It really depends on my mood but, if I had to choose, I suppose Elvis and Hank Williams with Joaquin Murphey (steel guitar virtuoso) Favourite Colour Combination : Maroon and Grey Favourite Food : Fish (especially salmon) Favourite Drink : Coffee (Espresso or Cappuccino) - the stronger the better. Favourite Quote : "If the Good Lord's a-willin' and the creeks don't rise .... I'll see y'all 'fore long"

		Name : Dave Lacey Stage Name : Kit Lacey Role : Musician Brief Bio : Born and resident of in Brighton and , Dave cut his teeth playing with cult hero klezma band 'Tragic Roundabout'. We found him where all good musicians are to be found.. in the gutter, busking. He is the only known drummer who has to be told to play louder! and he is the only known drummer who can carry his entire kit, plus costume and sleeping bag, on a train to the gig! We have been fortunate to be graced with Dave Laceys inimitable drumming style and his wonderfully warm sense of humour since 2005. Instruments Played : Kit of drums, congas, latin percussion, Piano, String Bass, T-chest Bass, anything that can be hit by a stick Favourite Band/Artiste :The Bonzo Dog Do-dah Band, Duke Ellington. Favourite Colour Combination :Purple Haze Favourite Food : Spaghetti Bolognaise Favourite Drink : Red wine Favourite Quote : "Many a mickle makes a muckle"

		Name : Jose McGill Stage Name : Jose McGill Role : Musician, performer Brief Bio : Jose was born in Norfolk and raised on a diet of beans on toast. At the school disco, Jose was introduced to rockabilly music and developed an unhealthy desire to play double bass. Due to lack of funds, he was forced to progress through various home made upright bass instruments until he finally bought his first real bass. He soon discovered country music and bluegrass and western swing and realised that his face fits. He was a founding member of folk blue grass band 'old heads young shoulders' and then joined the short lived but fabulous Roxy's tool box. Instruments Played : Double bass, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, voice. Favourite Band/Artiste : The Beatles Favourite Colour Combination : Sepia tones Favourite Food :chicken katsu curry Favourite Drink : Tea Favourite Quote : "I'm gonna do right but not right now . . . "

		Name :Dan Rehahn Stage Name : Trevor Basin Role : Trombone in Fabulous Swinging Chandeliers, Sousaphone in 1911 Ragtime Band. Lighting Manager, PR when in Ipswich! Brief Bio : Dan was born in Suffolk in 1963. He was making up songs and Improvising puppet shows by the time he was 6. He started learning trombone when in the boys brigade and formed a band playing original humorous songs. He has flirted on TV, particularly on a cookery show called ‘Get Stuffed’, although he prefers to perform live. He likes classic cars and jumping about in front of an audience. Instruments Played :Trombone, Sousaphone, Piano. Favourite Band/Artiste : Leicester Young Favourite Colour Combination : Magenta/aquamarine Favourite Food : Veggie Chinese from 'Happy House' take away. Favourite Drink : Tea Favourite Quote : “If it hadn’t been for those pesky kids, we would have gotten away with it!”

		Name : Alex Hogg Stage Name : Crystal Walters Role : Guest vocalist on album Fabulous Swinging Chandeliers. Brief Bio : Born in a trailor park in arkansas, Crystal loves showing off her assets which include one great big voice. Instruments Played : One great big voice Favourite Band/Artiste : Magazine Favourite Colour Combination : Silver and Red Favourite Food : Cornflakes and chocolate milk Favourite Drink : Pink Champagne Favourite Quote : "It ain't what you want it's what you get "



		Name : Mark Copeland Stage Name : Sir Ronald McPeak Role : Album and publicity art Brief Bio : Wending my way from the famous beetle racing town of Epsom, (half way through the last century), I followed a meandering creative course through the fringes of the fine art, television, film and performance world until the chance discovery of a largely forgotten tradition: the Insect Circus. Without a second thought, I ran off and joined it Instruments Played : Paintbrush, pencil, mouse, voice, hands & imagination Favourite Band /Artiste : The Three Suns Favourite Colour Combination : Green and rose pink Favourite Food : Bangers and mash Favourite Drink : Strong coffee Favourite Quote : “All Bunkum is history”

		Name : Marian Shaw Role : Finance. Brief Bio : Born in Suffolk, a farmer's daughter, Marion has spent most of her working life dedicated to teaching, including primary schools in Suffolk and as Head Mistress of a primary school in Sussex. She has always been a keen supporter of the arts, and this has lead to starting two arts fertivals in Haverhill and Burgess Hill. Besides running the admin department for Swervy World, Marion works at the Theatre Royal in Bury St Edmunds, and provides a guest house for visiting performers. During busy periods, Marian can often be found helping out with the mammoth task of costume cleaning and mending! Instruments Played : Typewriter Favourite Band /Artiste : Other than Swervy World? Far too many to choose from ! Favourite Colour Combination : Black/white/blue Favourite Food : Simple, savoury and home made Favourite Drink : Water – quick and easy! Favourite Quote : "What goes round, comes round!"