Relode live music: live band for pub gigs, weddings, birthdays in Cheshire

Relode

It all started in the summer of 2002 when two old friends looked at the possibility of starting a new band. The pair got together and started a chain of events which was the birth of what was to become Relode.

For about six months they set up jamming sessions with various local musicians. The jamming sessions turned into a serious attempt to form a working band and after performing with a number of musicians and singers, stability was established and Relode was born.

The current line-up of Colin Schofield on drums, Kenny Hooker on lead guitar, Martyn Britland on Keyboard, John McCarthy on vocals and Bob Kirby on bass has existed since the summer of 2009 and they have formed into a very tight, highly accomplished band who have a passion for what they do.

The band is essentially a covers band, but a quick look at the playlist shows a definite blues and rock flavour, the distinctive mix of music gives something for everyone and every song has the individual Relode sound.

Colin Schofield

Colin began drumming in his early teens, quickly becoming part of the Merseyside band scene. During his musical career Colin has drummed with a number of top class bands. In the 90’s he played for many years with the highly acclaimed band ‘Blues Shouter’, touring nationwide, over Europe and the USA. Colin’s life revolves around music; in addition to his playing career, Colin designs, manufactures and sells electronic drum equipment, but it is performing that is his first love. Colin provides a rock solid foundation on which the rest of the band builds; (he is also known to provide the occasional virtuoso solo performance, when pressed!) A very talented individual, enjoying every minute, and it shows.

Colin's Gear:

Pearl drums
Zildjian cymbals
Koby drum triggers

Kenny Hooker

Kenny started his musical carreer playing guitar in and around Liverpool with a number of local bands. With the band 'Coyote', Kenny toured extensively throughout the UK and Europe. Kenny has been influenced by early rock bands like The Faces, Rolling Stones, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter and all of this comes out in his style of playing. He plays very much by feel, he is at one with his guitar, whether playing rock, blues or even flamenco. This distinctive style is fundamental to Relode's unique sound.

Kenny's Gear:

Fender Stratocaster US Deluxe guitar
Marshall combo

John McCarthy

John's unique voice has been honed over many years of performing in pubs and clubs all over the northwest. He has sung as a solo artist, as part of a duo, a trio and as lead vocalist with a number of bands. Now, with Relode John has found the perfect vehicle for his expressive singing style. His individual interpretation of the band’s songs is a feature that brings supporters back time after time.

Martyn Britland

Martyn has been playing keyboard for most of his life, learning the piano at the age of eleven and later moving on to the electric organ and synthesiser. His talent was kept under wraps for many years until he started contributing to jamming sessions at local pubs. Martyn was soon bitten by the performing bug and became a regular performer at such places as Chester's Alexande's Jazz Club. Relode provides a natural outlet for Martyn's talent, his keyboard playing is a fundamental feature that makes Relode just that little bit different.

Martyn's Gear:

Roland RS5 synthesiser
Yamaha P80 stage piano
Hammond XK-1
Roland KC350 combo

Bob Kirby

Bob has been playing bass for more years than he cares to admit. A founder member of the 70's band ‘Barracuda,’ Bob toured extensively around the UK appearing at some of the country's top venues and supported a number of top line artists. At the end of the 70's he took a ‘vacation’ from the band scene, keeping his hand in by doing stand in work and the occasional jamming session. When he heard Relode was being formed he couldn’t resist joining such a high-quality set of musicians. Bob is back on top form, providing a solid rhythm for the band and enjoying good live music.

Bob's Gear:

Hartke 4000 head
Hartke 4 x 10 and 1 x 15 VX series cabs
Roscoe LG3000 4 string bass