Troy has built up a formidable reputation as a composer, arranger, producer, multi-instrumentalist and a leading virtuoso of the Uilleann Pipes. He has forged an acclaimed working relationship with Barbara which led to him producing and arranging her albums 'Full Circle' (2004) and the follow-up 'Time & Tide' (2008), as well as working as Musical Director on her 2006 album 'Nothing's Gonna Change My World'. Troy has recorded three solo albums, the most recent of which, 'The Madness of Crowds', has recently been released. Troy was a longtime member of the band Iona and has also worked with artists including Midge Ure, Maddy Prior, Moya Brennan and Status Quo. He is currently working with the band NightWish.
PETE ZORN
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Pete was born in Pennsylvania, USA and became a professional musician whilst still at high school. He began doing gigs at folk clubs, playing guitar, bass and mandolin and playing with local rock and soul bands before relocating to London. Pete began workng with Barbara in 1974 on "John Paul George Ringo...& Bert" and has since played on almost every tour she has undertaken. Pete was formerly a member of the band Waz! and has also performed with a wealth of artists including Joan Armatrading, Gerry Rafferty and Chris While and Julie Matthews. Most recently he has been invited to join legendary folk-rock band Steeleye Span for their 40th anniversary tour.
Drummer Russell started his career in dance and theatre groups, before going on to work with numerous bands including Vibraphone, The Sect, Funky Button, The Dharmas and Steadman. In 1997 he joined Midge Ure's band, playing gigs and TV shows across Europe and he has continued to perform regularly with Midge ever since.
Russell continues to work with Steadman, now based in Los Angeles, and in addition to his work with Barbara he has also recently joined Brit Award winner Blair Mackichan for many live shows. His latest project is with funk band Drawbar who have been receiving great reviews and heavy play on Radio One.
BRAD LANG
Brad started playing bass guitar at the age of 13. Four years later he turned professional, joining the house band on the luxury liner, the QE2. Returning to London he soon made his mark in the recording session world, playing on many hit albums and singles for a wide variety of bands and singers. His work with Trevor Horn and ABC earned him two gold records and he played on Wham's first top 10 single. He has also recorded with Whitney Houston, Kylie Minogue, Elkie Brooks and Robbie Williams and has toured with Wishbone Ash, Judie Tzuke, The Real Thing and Odyssey. Brad lives in Hampshire with his wife and two children.
Nick is a successful singer/songwriter and keyboard player whose songs have been released on a number of albums throughout Europe. In the 80's he had a publishing deal in America where he lived for three years. Upon his return to the UK he started a long association with Maddy Prior of Steeleye Span fame, co-writing, producing and touring five albums with her. More recently Nick has appeared on Troy Donockley's album 'The Unseen Stream' and sang the duet 'Across The Hills' with Barbara on her album Full Circle.
Nick is also a member of the band Darwins Wish and is currently working on their debut album.
