'Live Entertainment at its Best!'
The Band
Nicki
Allan is the founder member of divine and is a Senior
lecturer Nicki is currently JazzYorkshire vocalist of the year for her contribution to the northern Jazz scene. She performed earlier this year at the worlds largest Greenfield g music festival, Glastonbury. Her work takes her all over the world and she regularly tours the Mediterranean and Russia as a Piano/vocalist on the best Cruise line nominated, Aegean Odyssey. Paul
Smith Richard
Hammond Dave
Keech Andy Hickey is Enquires
phone 07905 482 615
in
Music at Leeds College of music as well as a Professional
Singer of many different styles. Her credits include a wealth of experience
as a successful Cabaret Artist, Singer/songwriter and Jazz performer as
well as a sought after session singer and studio recording artist with
a number of original songs to her name.
Lisa Mcalpine is a professional singer with a wealth of performing experience. She has fronted a number of successful showbands on the British cabaret circuit and toured internationally with highly successful tribute band, The Corrz, working all over europe and Dubaii. Lisa is renowned for her incredible harmonies and compliments Nicki at the front of the band. When not singing, Lisa runs a successful wedding shop in Wakefield called Gorgeous. Call in and say hello anytime.
on drums, a highly respected musician who has toured America and the UK
wide with Freddie Starr and has played numerous UK venues with artists
- Lisa Stansfied, Bonnie Tyler, Bucks Fizz and the 'Cat Pack'. Also played
on many commercials and TV shows, more recently 'A Touch of Frost'. Paul's
most treasured gig was playing for Mohammed Ali on the Michael Parkinson
Show.
Ken
Romano is a Seasoned Professional Vocalist
and Drummer, specialising
in latin Percussion. He has had a colourful performing career playing
and singing with many Big Bands, Jazz groups and Dance Bands. His charismatic
personality and charm make him a big hit with all audiences, young and
old and his oldtime dancing skills are legendary.
is a truly excellent musician,
specialising
in
both
Electric and Double Bass. His playing has taken him abroad to Dubai, and
all over the world performing with various pop, soul, funk and jazz bands.
Though his passion lies with latin and salsa Grooves, he loves to play
with Divine.
Andy
Cholerton is one of the north's leading keyboard
players. A BA Hons Graduate from Bretton Hall, He specialises in just
about anything from pop to Jazz, knows every song under the sun in any
key and is continually sought after as a leading Jazz pianist. His improvisation
is outstanding and he is a keen arranger and accompanist as well. We are
very honoured to have him working with Divine.
is a drummer with a glowing CV. He has worked
all
over
the world, on Television, done Theatre
shows, Pantomines and
toured with the Blues Brothers, Jimmy James and Marisa Turner ex-Chaka
Khan and Prince. Other artists Dave has worked with include Alvin Stardust,
Brenda Edwards from american X factor, Totlyn jackson from Basement Jaxx
amongst other numerous artist and bands. Dave is also a keen arranger
and songwriter and has written shows and scores for Cruise ships and publishing
companies. He also has a BA Hons degree from Leeds college of Music.
