WE SOUND LIKE A BAND!
Surprisingly, for a duo, we are quite Rock-orientated, Rock-Pop might be a good guide to where we sit; but we do cover quite a range of songs, and in situations where the music has to be more mellow, we have such a large repertoire and mixture of songs, that we can more than cope with whatever music is required.
KEYBOARD AND VOCALS with self-produced backing tracks in addition to Live keyboards.
Bright danceable music; but can also play semi-acoustic quieter set if required -
CAROL (Vocals)
BILLY (Keyboard and Vocals)
CAROL LESLIE has been singing in clubs and at functions for many years, sometimes as part of a band, sometimes as a solo vocalist. Her father was a noted pianist in a famous Irish dance band, and he taught Carol music at an early age. Her album REFLECTION, containing original songs by Billy, was well received in the music press.
BILLY RITCHIE is a well-known name from the music scene of the late sixties and seventies. In 1994, in a MOJO magazine article, DAVID BOWIE described him as “a genius”. In 2016, SKY TV featured Billy Ritchie as “The True Genesis of Progressive Rock” in their Trailblazers series on SKY ARTS. He produces and creates all the music for MAYHEM as well as playing top-class keyboard and vocals. You can read his full and impressive profile on his WIKIPEDIA page online.
Based in Waltham Cross, Hertfordshire
SUSPICIOUS MINDS
DON'T STOP BELIEVING
LOVE SHACK
ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD
I DON'T WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT
YOU'VE LOST THAT LOVIN' FEELING
LIGHT MY FIRE
ROCKABILLY REBEL
DON'T BRING ME DOWN
CALL ME
LIVING ON A PRAYER
BORN TO RUN
...and many many more!
Any reasonable space to operate in - we have a fairly large keyboard, speakers, and tables; doesn't take up TOO much room.
Yes we do have our own PA equipment as well as keyboard and amplifiers etc.
We need to know the playing times that suit you; times of breaks; any other information you think may be helpful.
We can play background music (or play it loudly if need be!) in between our sets.
Billy has played at the Royal Albert Hall; the Fillmore East in New York; the Whiskey-a-go-go in Los Angeles; the Forum in Los Angeles; the Arragon Ballroom in Chicago; as well as a residency at The Marquee club in london, attended often by his friend, David Bowie. He says The Marquee was the best club in Britain, the Fillmore was the best club in the World.
None. Billy has always followed his own path and doesn't put his songs behind any other writer.
Carol has been singing in clubs and pubs for many years; her Father was a pianist with a well-known Irish big band. Billy is known as the first keyboard in Rock music to take a leading role, and the acknowledged main inspiration for Prog Rock (see Sky TV Trailblazers of Prog); he was friends with David Bowie - in Mojo Magazine Nov 1994, Bowie called him 'a genius'; Billy was the man who introduced David to Jimi Hendrix at the Savile Theatre when sharing a dressing room with Jimi; Jimi also jammed with Billy and his band in the London clubs. You can read Billy's career in full on Widipedia "Billy Ritchie (Musician)"
Anywhere there's an appreciative musically intelligent audience!
Typically, set up 7pm for 830pm start; play till 9.30pm; break till 10, then play 10pm till 11pm.
Yes, as long as there is safe power points and suitable shelter from possible weather conditions.
We will always try to play anything the customer wants if we can.
Surprisingly different, not like a duo at all, more like a tough (though not too loud!) Rock band.
EVENTS UK
JUST PAY
STONEGATE GROUP
CONCUR
EMBER INNS
GREENE KING
THE OLD SPOT PUBS
GIG HEAVEN
LAST MINUTE MUSICIANS LTD
ACE MUSIC AGENCYF
THE RIDGEWAY TAVERN, ENFIELD
THE MUSGRAVE ARMS, SHILLINGTON
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB , EAST BARNET
THE HORSE & CHAINS, BUSHEY
HEMNALL SOCIAL CLUB, EPPING
THAMESIDE BREWERY & TAP ROOM, STAINES
THE OLD HALL TAVERN, CHINGFORD
THE PRIORY, CROUCH END
THE GOAT, CODICOTE
THE BCC BAR & RESTAURANT, BLETCHLEY
SOUTH WIMBLEDON CLUB, WIMBLEDON
THE TAVERN, WELWYN
THE ROSE & CROWN, WARE
THE AMBLE INN, HARPENDEN
STREATHAM VALE SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, STREATHAM
THE HOPE & ANCHOR, POPLAR
FARNBOROUGH SOCIAL CLUB, ORPINGTON
THE QUEEN VICTORIA, BERMONDSEY
THE GREYHOUND INN, CHALFONT ST PETER
THE GOLDEN RETRIEVER, BRACKNELL
THE HEN & CHICKENS, BALDOCK
THE COTTON WHEEL, AYLESBURY
THE STAG, STOKE POGES
THE OLD SUN, HARLINGTON
HAREFIELD SOCIAL CLUB, HAREFIELD
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, CHINGFORD
THE KING WILLIAM HOTEL, LUTON
THE THREE TUNS, UXBRIDGE
THE ARSENAL TAVERN, FINSBURY
THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION CLUB, HARROW
THE ATTIMORE HALL, WELWYN
BROADLAKES, LONDON COLNEY
...AND MANY MORE...!