Dave Kersley (Lead Guitar) I don’t have a history of playing with other bands, as until Summer 2020, I was playing and recording only for my own pleasure. That all changed when I had THE phone call from Richard (Harrison). Richard explained he was forming a local band (Richard living in Devauden), and would I be interested? I bit his hand off, and am so grateful that he made that call, as the band became Borderlines. Having never performed with or in front of others previously, the transition has been surprisingly natural, and I love every minute playing with these guys.
Richard
Harrison (Sax &
Vocals) Often great things come from a small idea, tenaciously held onto.
Borderlines began (in my head) as a practice band, with the idea that the bridge
between being a non-professional musician and being in a band was not as wide
as we sometimes perceive it to be. Balancing playing the sax, work, family, and
a good few step changes including Italy and South Africa, has only strengthened
my personal resolve and determination to follow music as my number 1 passion.
Borderlines is a band that likes to have fun and play the music we love most,
drawn from a range of styles. It's hard to say which styles of music I don't
like. Instruments like the sax do help us to create a more distinctive
"Borderlines sound"; we don't feel we need permission to step away
from tradition and add colour to our shows.
Terry Sagar (Percussion)
My first memory of wanting to play the drums was when I was about ten,
but had no idea how to go about it and was not aware of any female role
models. Aged 15 I bought my first set of bongos and shortly after a set
of beautiful congos. I played percussion and flute in a band for
several years thereafter. At twentyone the band rented a house together
with all the equipment set up giving me an opportunity to start
experimenting on a kit. I absolutely loved it and haven't looked back
since, playing in several bands over the years. Bassist Angela and me have played together in some
of the line ups I've been in and when she asked me if I would be interested in
joining Borderlines I jumped at the chance. I am very much the
newcomer but having met and heard everyone at rehearsals I
already know I have made a good choice and look forward to the future
with this fun and musically talented band.
Tony Summers (Rhythm Guitar & Vocals) My first band was at the
tender age of 14 when I was substitute bassist in the "Devil's
Disciples", based in Buckingham. We were not very good!
School, college, work, and then marriage got in the way of any musical ambition
until later in life. I started doing open
mics in the Wye Valley, and then pub and village hall gigs with another local
guitarist, Richard Trigg, then more recently my wife, Eileen. At the same time, I was
heavily involved with acting in panto, and performing at the Savoy, Monmouth. I joined Borderlines in 2020, and have enjoyed every minute. I'm the self-appointed joker of the
band, although the others probably see me as the clown!
A great bunch, who like
fun, but also take the music very seriously!
Roger Tucker (Keys) Moving from accompanying soloists, choirs and congregations to playing keyboard in a rock band has taken a bit of getting used to. Keys were the final addition to the band & unlike the others I didn't get a call from Richard, but responded to his online advert, fancying a change. I enjoy the low-key role (no pun intended) & being free to enhance the sound in different ways whilst the others provide the solid foundation. It continues to be quite a learning journey, but has also been a good excuse to splash out on a new keyboard!
email: borderlines2023@gmail.com
Tel: Tony on 07809 379231