Kate Doubleday

Kate's love for singing started at an early age. She would drive her father crazy singing in the back of his Scimitar on long journeys.

This grew into a love of singing in choirs at school and training classically in voice and flute.

She eventually led her school choir to the Albert Hall, London and on tour to Bavaria, Germany.

She studied music/art at Nottingham Trent University and obtained a B.A. as a creative artist.

During this time she developed an interest for West African music and a cappella singing and pretty soon after leaving Nottingham she traveled with friend and singer Sarah Winton to explore the music of West Africa.

Soon after this she started songwriting and formed a cappella group 'Fusebox' based at the Birmingham Conservatoire where she was researching voice.

It was at this time that she formed her own band and began performing on the acoustic scene in Birmingham.

The band grew over the years, performing to full houses at respected venues such as London's 12 Bar Club and the London songwriters Kashmir Klub to name a few.

In 2003 Kate released her debut album 'Renewal' on her own label Copper Records to critical acclaim and followed this with a national UK tour.

Since then she has picked up an ever growing word of mouth following performing at festivals and gardens around the UK and supported artists such as Kirsty Mcgee and Black Umfolosi.

Her interest as a gardener and environmentalist has developed to include a firm following on the green acoustic music scene.

Tina Barnes - Vocals

Based in London Tina is an established singer/actress and has worked with various bands and theatre companies throughout the UK. Tina and Kate began singing together at the Birmingham School of Speech and Drama in 2000

Pamela Pinnock - Vocals

Based in Birmingham Pam has an extensive vocal background as a professional reggae singer songwriter. Pam and Kate began singing together in 'Fusebox' and have sung a cappella together for 15 years.

Dan Wilkins - Guitars and Kora

Based in Birmingham, Dan is a leading British Kora player and recently won the BBC African Connections competition with his song with Senegalese musician Cheikh Lo. He is involved in various bands and a wonderful guitarist who has helped enormously to arrange many of the songs.

Trevor Lines - Bass and Dulcimer

Based in Birmingham, Trevor is a highly talented double bass player/composer. His work has extended from working with various UK folk/jazz bands to his own releases on Wriggly Pig records. Trevor has always been hugely integral in the development/arrangement of the songs - evolving his bass playing into the polyphonic bass voice. He also plays acoustic/electric bass and Dulcimer.

Tom Chapman - Percussion

Based in Birmingham, Tom has recently graduated with a first class degree from the Birmingham Conservatoire. He is a master on the Cajon, playing in various folk bands and has recently toured with Chris While on her "Rosella Red" release tour. Tom features on the new album playing a wide range of reclaimed copper pots and pans - wonderful!