How it all Began

The Cellar Dwellers formed in early 2006 with Steve Robinson on vocals and guitar, Dave Humphries on guitar and Jon Stroud (Stroudi) on bass. Playing a style of music heavily influenced by Steve`s knowledge of indie songs and his singing style. Due to various reasons, Dave left the band after a few months to go in another direction.

Cal, a long term friend of Stroudi, joined without hesitation 36 hours later in September 2006. Although having known each other for many many years, this was the first time they were to play together.

This coming together of talent has cemented a relationship both personally and musically. After a short rehearsal period the band started gigging in local pubs and soon found popularity increasing rapidly.

In Memory Of Steve

Unexpectedly, on the night of November 30th 2007, having just walked off stage at a local gig, Steve, the vocalist/guitarist and long term friend, passed away very suddenly. He was only 45 years old!

  Cal and Stroudi were shell shocked, but after a very successful memorial gig to raise money for his remaining family, the decision to carry on was taken.

Cal with Stroudi, after two temporary spells with Darren and then Andy, had a very successful few months with Elf,  who has left the band for a solo career. The guy's have now been joined by Mark, the current singer.

Mark's vocal style and the added ability to play guitar, has taken the band back closer to their original sound and also added a new flavour  and after just two months the band are back out on the regular gig circuit.

It's a relief to find someone like Mark who is as laid back and relaxed as we are, but at the same time, able to put on  a really professional show and enjoy it!

So...the name, The Cellar Dwellers.

Stroudi lives in an old pub with several beer cellars underneath. One we have converted to a rehearsal come studio recording room, this is where we spend most of our free time as The Cellar Dwellers. The commitment to our music is well known to our understanding neighbours, whom we would like to thank for their support.

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• The Guys

  • MarkVocals/Guitar

    

    Mark left it late in life to get out there gigging. Started playing in bands at the tender age of 33! Mark's background and his influences range from acoustic and pop/rock topped off with a splash of blues. A rare talent. A pink Strat' .. mmmmm

     

  • CarlLead Guitar.

    

    A technically brilliant yet soulful guitarist, Cal gained a diploma from the musicians institute in London, after learning "the craft" from people like the legendary Ed Speight and Ivor Goldberg. Cal stayed on teaching for a short time before embarking on various musical ventures in the capital.

  • JohnBass Guitar.

    

    Known as Stroudi, has played bass since ....well it`s a long time. Played with and alongside some greats, such as James Taylor, Skeet Williams, Jools Thomas, and also the bands Sour Mash & Clan Morrigan. His style of bass playing is influenced with his love of rock and reggae music.