MEET THE BAND
GAVIN CREATES-WEBB
DRUMS/BAND MANAGER
Our human metronome, working with Mooty on the bass to keep that Northern Soul sound pumping through all we do. Find him at the burger van after the show.
DAVE FOSTER
HAMMOND/KEYS
King of the clav, Don of the drawbar. You’ll hear Dave’s mesmeric chords swirling around the room. A true keys wizard – he just needs a cape…
BEN PEGLEY
His mean black boots, open-button shirts and his ‘twiddling’ riffs help to blast The Signatures sound into a new dimension.
GUITAR
SIMON VIRCIGLIO
Our resident neck-bobbing, finger-licking bassist – his tasty licks are what drives the low-end of our Northern Soul sound.
BASS
PABLO
PARACCHINO
Pablo, the rhythmic heart of The Signatures, brings every beat to life with a mischievous grin, ensuring the audience has a banging good time.
PERCUSSION
SHARON CREATES-WEBB
The secret ingredient to the group – the glue that binds it together. But for your own sake, don’t leave any rubbish in the tour bus.
BACKING VOCALS/TAMBOURINE
FREDDY GILLMORE
VOCALS
A fresh look for The Signatures. After the departure of the brilliant Stefan Taylor, Freddy Gillmore has taken the helm, with his soulful vocals and his class good looks he's brought a stylish new chapter to The Signatures
AUSTIN CARROLL
TRUMPET
With bold tone and razor-sharp timing, Austin brings fire and finesse to The Signatures’ brass section. A seasoned performer, he’s known for his energy on stage and tight, punchy lines that lift every tune.
ADAM QUILTER
TROMBONE
Adam’s trombone work is the glue of the brass trio. With warm, powerful, and full of groove. With a background in big band and funk, his playing brings depth and swagger to The Signatures’ sound.
EVE LESEDI
SAXOPHONE
Eve’s soulful sax gives the band its signature sparkle. Equally at home in smooth melodies and gritty riffs, she adds richness and rhythm to every performance. Her stage presence and tone are unmistakable.
GUEST VOCALISTS
STEFAN TAYLOR
vocalist
Despite being only in his early 30's years' old, Stefan Taylor has shared the spotlight with some of the biggest influencers of soul - 'The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame' legend Tommy Hunt (The Flamingos), Pat Lewis - Stevie Wonder's sensational backing vocalist and the late, great Nolan Porter just to name a few.
THE FLIRTATIONS
GROUP
The Flirtations (previously The Gypsies) are an all-female musical group who have recorded since the early 1960s. In late 1968 the trio signed with Deram Records and released what would become their signature recording: “Nothing But A Heartache” — a dense, dynamic, earth-shattering melodrama produced by Englishman Wayne Bickerton and written by Bickerton with Tony Waddington.
STEVE ELLIS
VOCALIST
Steve Ellis, a driving force behind the Love Affairs band, a group with a rich musical history dating back to the 1960s. As a pivotal member of the band, Steve continues to infuse their classic sound with fresh energy, making each performance an unforgettable experience. Best known for their iconic hit single 'Everlasting Love'.
LORRAINE
SILVER
vocalist
Lorraine recorded a demo in the DIY recording booth in Woolworths Oxford street London in 1965 at the age of 13 which led to a recording contract with Pye Records. This resulted in the recording of the Northern Soul classic Lost Summer Love. She has continued to perform her set of soul standards to huge crowds over the years. We’ve loved working with Lorraine on our theatre show tour, and can’t wait for our collaborations in the future!
BOBBY WILSON
Music Artist, Bobby Brooks Wilson, is the son of Legendary R&B/Soul Singer, Jackie Wilson. Bobby has the same amazing traits and talents of his father, that many say Jackie Wilson’s legacy lives on through him.
Bobby is available with The Signatures for UK & European live dates, he puts on an incredible live performance and really gets the crowd going.
vocalist
