Team
For The Record was formed in early 2015 by keys player Paul, guitarist Rich and bassist Callum.
The aim of the game - to play songs that we would want and expect to hear at our own weddings and parties and to leave the pub rock...at the pub! Our repertoire is suitable for clients of any age for parties, clubs, weddings & corporate events to get people dancing all night long. We have kept this ethos to this day and are continually adding to our set list (Sabrina Carpenter - you're next!).
Our line up has changed a little over the years and as much as we love to put on a fun and professional performance, we love that friendship is the core of our band. So without further ado, let us introduce ourselves...!
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
Vocals - Ella Arnold
Ella has over 10+ years of experience, performing in a variety of settings and line-ups.
One of her highlights was
performing on a cruise ship as the lead singer of the resident band. Ella has her own musical toddler group - 'Rock Out Baby' where she encourages the toddlers to sing whilst playing her Ukulele!
Ella's voice is silky smooth and her harmonies are light and airy.
Vocals - Natalie Champion
A captivating and versatile Vocalist, Natalie thrives within the band with her powerful and engaging performances.
Natalie has been a resident singer and host for TUI in the stunning Algarve, amongst other line ups and performed in stunning theatres across the UK and Internationally She also teaches Musical Theatre and Dance to College and Degree students.
Natalie's voice soars over the band beautifully and harmonises with precision control.
Keys/Vocals/Sound - Paul Cragg
Paul has played classical piano since his hands were big enough. He graduated with a Music Technology degree and during this time he became interested in sound texturing.
His live performances uses multi-instrumental layering, mixing sounds & effects to create a unique sound to be as true to the original song as possible. A passionate performer and tech-geek, his other roles within the band include backing vocals (sometimes even taking the lead!) and mixing the sound for front of house.
Bass/Vocals - Callum Webb
Callum started learning the bass when as a teenager, moved onto piano and then guitar but finally returned to the bass as his main instrument in his early 20s. As an ex guitar player, he can often be found drooling over guitars with Rich.
Callum's other role in the band is organising rehearsals and
lobbying the next batch of songs to learn. You'll also catch him adding a fourth vocal harmony whenever he can!
Guitar - Rich Lawrence
Rich has been playing guitar for over 25 years, having been heavily influenced by bands like The Red Hot Chilli Peppers in his teenage years.
Rich's playing is often considerate to the keyboard and vocals but he can certainly rip out a solo when needs to!
Rich also keeps the band diary in check and books our resident slots at Zaza Bazaar.
Drums - Jay Sinclair
Jay has been playing the drums since his teenage years and joined the band in 2016.
He may looks like he's about to ask for your clothes, boots and motorcycle but Jay's role in the band is often to be the wise voice of reason when making band decisions.
It's important that the groove and feel for each song is just right to get the crowd dancing, something that Jay takes great pride in.