The Commitmentz

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THE SONGS
Hard To Handle
Mr Pitiful
Chain of Fools
Destination
Sad Song
Say A Little Prayer
Dark End
Nowhere To Run
I Feel Good
River
Signed Sealed Delivered
I Can't Stand The Rain
Mustang Sally
1000 Dances
Mercy
Midnight Hour
Show Me
Rescue Me
Too Many Fish
Soul Man
Can't Hurry Love
Valerie
SweetSoul Music
Respect
Heatwave
Kids
Treat Her Right
Love Shack
Think
Tenderness
Sex Machine
MEET THE BAND
Brian - Vocals.
A big man with a big Andrew Strong voice. Brian has played in rock and blues bands over the years, covering a whole wealth of material before joining The Commitmentz. Played in a great local band 'So Wot' with Commitmentz drummer, Colin.
Jo - Vocals
The experienced matriarch of the band. Jo has been in themusic business for many years both playing in bands and as a successful solo artiste. She was in the first Commitments tribute 'The Sound of the Commitments', and has worked tirelessly perfecting the harmonies and many of the females lead vocals.
Emily - Vocals
Performing in school plays from the age of 4 Emily has always had a passion for singing. Emily has been in several bands covering rock, pop, soul and blues. The baby of the band, she delivers smooth soul vocals hitting incredible highs and great harmonies. Here is one female singer who can sing Aretha material in the original keys - check out Respect!
Colin - Drums.
Started drumming at the age of 4 after seeing his first band. Joined glam rockers 'Merlin' aged 15. Joined soul band 'Roots' with KWS star Winnie WIlliams, and played in top cabaret outfit 'Cagney'. Recently backed Gerry and the Pacemakers. He formed the first Commitments tribute 'The Kommitments' with current members Spike and Pete.
Spike - Bass.
Spike deivers smooth melodic low down bass to drive everything. An experienced musician who has played in many top rock and roll bands. Spike has seved a long and varied apprenticeship and creates a solid soul bass you can feel in yer bones! He was also an original member of the kommitments tribute.

Pete - Lead Guitar.
A diehard Hawkwind fan and rocker at heart, Pete is also the vegetarian of the band. He has played in many rock bands over the years and is also a talented songwriter.
Steve - Keyboards
An accomplished musician in all styles of music. He has worked along side musicians such as Des Tong from sad café and has accompanied artistes Bernard Manning and Bradley Walsh whilst being Musical Director at both The Commodore and Blotts. He's also worked with Blues Brothers and Queen tributes and has a love for the Hammond C3.
Trevor - Trumpet
Our own 'Joey the Lips' Trevor delivers that sharp attack needed in all soul music. An experienced player he has performed in orchestras, musicals, big band and choral work and has also been a regular lead trumpeter in well known Nottingham outfit 'The Trent Connection'.
Ed - Sax.
Ed has played in a variety of soul, pop and jazz bands and has even worked in a Madness tribute band. Playing both alto and baritone - check out the sexy stabs and the brilliant solo in 'Respect'.