Rotherham's Musicians
Rotherham has its fair share of people who are talented musically. None of them have made the BIG time but some of the Rotherham bands and groups make a decent living and some just get along doing what they enjoy. If you are a musician, singer or group based in the borough of Rotherham please let me know:-
- Name or business name.
- Contact details eg. Telephone number, Email address, Postal address, Website address if you have one.
- A short paragraph about you and your work.
List of Musicians
Coope, Boyes and Simpson
The traditional acappella group Coope, Boyes and Simpson is based in Rotherham. For more information visit the website at www.coopeboyesandsimpson.co.uk.
Julie Ellison
For full tour dates, with complete venue information, are available at her website www.JulieEllison.co.uk.
Junction 31
Website http://www.myspace.com/junction31rock. Rock band based in Rotherham.
Mulcahey
Folk rock band lead by singer songwriter Karen Mulcahey. Karen's website www.karenmulcahey.com
Pete's Gentle Jazzman
For Dancing, Dinner or Easy Listening, Lounge Sounds, Outdoor & Mobile, Unplugged & Acoustic, Blues Jazz & Ballads. Contact Pete 01623 451735. Email peter.thompson67atntlworld.com (remember to replace at with @).
Ray Hearne
An established songwriter and musician, Ray is also well known in Yorkshire for his appearances on regional television and weekly BBC Radio Sheffield broadcasts featuring his own and other writers' poetry. Born in Rotherham of Irish parents, he still lives and works in the town and tries in his songs to bring the two cultures together; Irish and South Yorkshire; contemporary songs in a traditional idiom. Website www.rayhearne.co.uk.
The Bootleggers
Sheffield-based The Bootleggers pride themselves on being a totally live band committed to delivering an unforgettable, high-energy performance at any occasion. Weddings, Parties, Functions, Clubs, Office Parties. For more information visit their website at www.bootleggersweb.co.uk.
The Rawmarsh Mashers
For more information visit their website at www.myspace.com/therawmarshmashers. Lots of their songs to listen to.
The Tivoli
Website http://www.myspace.com/thetivoli.
thisGIRL
Rotherham rock/metal/thrash/punk band consisting of 4 local lads from Kimberworth.
Toein' in the Dark
Traditional and contemporary songs and ballads. Further information is available on their website at www.toeininthedark.co.uk.
Yezza
Rap artist Yezza also known as Jonny Yerrell, is a former pupil at Old Hall Comprehensive. Whilst he hasn't yet hit the big time he's got plenty of work eg at the Boardwalk, Sheffield and Plug. Also two new videos appearing on the MTV channel.