Connection a Great Band for all Occasions
| Published: 25th June 2008 13:13 |
One afternoon on the 14th August your editor had the opportunity to interview Ian McGarty of the Connection band at his home in Cheadle Hulme. Ian McGarty is a 'computer man' by day but music is the great love of his life and as such he has been into making music for people to enjoy since his teens.
Great guitar solo's and amazing vocals have given Connection the reputation of being one of Manchester's top guitar based cover bands with a no nonsense attitude and a great sound.
Playing all the biggest hits from the Fifties through the sixties, seventies, eighties, nineties and naughties right up to the present day, this band is ideal for any event or occasion including corporate events, weddings, Christenings, Christmas parties and special birthday events. Their playlist has hits everyone will love and remember.
Connection has gained a great reputation for their live shows, playing all the best guitar based anthems that get a crowd really rocking. Not forgetting classics like Mustang Sally, Brown Eyed Girl and Brown Sugar, Connection always get you off your seat with their own unique style and charisma leaving you with a top quality performance every time.
The band consists of five hard working musicians, made up of vocals, lead and rhythm guitar, bass and drums, with extensive live experience. Typically playing two one hour sets a night, the band have been known to throw in an extra half hour, ensuring a memorable night of entertainment fit for any venue or event.
The band provides their own P.A. and lighting, with background music before, between and after the live performance, providing a full package of entertainment for any event.
Ian McGarty (Cheadle Hulme)
Ian McGarty
Lead Vocals, Tambourine & Occasional Guitar
Legendary front man, lead singer and occasional guitarist in the traditions of great blues rock singers, but with versatility to do much more.
Equipment
Sure PG58 Radio Mike; Tambourine, Washburn Electro/Acoustic Guitar; Too much personality; Natural charisma, Charm, Bare faced cheek, and a loud voice.
Jon Shillito (Cheadle Hulme)
John Shillito
Lead & Rhythm Guitar
‘The Phenomenon', lead guitarist, with a full repertoire of styles from Dire Straights to Straight Blues
Equipment
Fender Stratocaster; Fender twin reverb; Digital guitar modeller; volume pedal.
Martin Holmes (Cheadle Hulme)
Martin Holmes
Rhythm & Lead Guitar, Second Vocals
Rhythm Guitar and second vocal & Harmonies, adding subtlety and style with elegant guitar work and vocal harmony
Equipment
Gibson Epiphone E335 Guitar, Line 6 amp, volume pedal.
SM58 Mike
Gary McManus (Middleton)
Gary McManus
Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Blues and rock bass, with occasional backing vocals, grounded in the long traditions of hard rock and Mississippi blues.
Equipment
Tobias Pro 5 string fretless bass, Shekter diamond series 5 string bass, Behringer digital bass pre amp modeller, Ashdown MAG 300 2 x 10" combo amp and 1 x 15" extension speaker. SM58 Mike
Martyn Evans (Cardiff via Didsbury)
Martyn Evans
Drums
Dependable powerhouse drum maestro, from solid rock to R'n'B rhythm. Timing like a metronome.
Equipment
Pearl Drum kit, symbols and lots of Zildjian metal work.
For more information on the band and on the performers please visit http://www.connection-band.com/Index.html
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