Ragged Fish
Thursday 18th September 2008
Carlton Theatre 8pm in the bar See Club Nights for prices

Formed in 2007, the band combines latin and afro cuban rhythms with jazz melodies and improvisation.
The result is an exciting blend of music, - easy to listen/dance to. The musicians are all "seasoned" - producing professional and high quality performances.

Founder member Ricky Thorn, guitarist, has had wide experience. His career began with rock and blues. In his jazz period he has played with leading British Jazz musicians - Don Rendel, Roy East, Don Weller, Pete Jacobson and the Charlie Hearnshaw Quartet with whom he spent 4 years.

Dhevdhas Nair, on keyboards "highly talented UK-based jazz pianist. He brings together elements of Indian classical music, jazz and African music. Dhevdhas has written music for the theatre and dance companies and for films and is also a founder member of "Daughters of Elvin" (Medieval Music and Dance Theatre) formed in Devon in 1996. Dhevdas also played with his band Myriad in Teignmouth recently.

Jeff Walker, Electric/Upright Bass, has played with a wide range of musicians and outfits including Junior Giscombe, Mr Hermano, Dimitri from Paris and Phil Guy. He was also privileged to play with Mick Jagger at the Mustique Blues Festival; courtesy of the fantastic, Dana Gillespie with whom he also plays.

Colin Rowlands, percussion, - highly respected musician, his versatility is renowned throughout the West Country and beyond. Primarily a kit drummer, Colin plays percussion in this outfit. His sound is unique in as much as he plays congas and hand-percussion instruments whilst simultaneously playing foot clave and kick drum.