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.
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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