The Yabba's Band Members Profile

JAMES - LEAD VOCALS/ LEAD GUITAR

James started life as a drummer of a successful local band called Pulse. He then spend the next 8 years singing his way round the North of Englands club circuit, whilst keeping his love of re-joining a rock band on the back burner until the right opportunity came up. In early 2007, Dave approached him about forming a band. Knowing the experience Dave had, James jumped at the chance to join, and has gone from strength to strength as The Yabbas frontman and chief songwriter..

INFUENCES : Noel Gallagher, Kelly Jones, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan.

BEEF - LEAD VOCALS/ RHYTHM GUITAR

Beef was the lead singer of Five Divide, who were a very successful 60's covers band who played all over the UK. After 16 years he tired of the songs and wanted to try something new. He became the 4th members of The Yabbas. His vocal harmonies fitted into the band perfectly, and he soon found himself pushed to the front once again, to share main vocals with James and Mart.

INFLUENCES: The Beatles, Madness and Snow Patrol

MART - LEAD VOCALS/ BASS

Mart first picked up the guitar way back in the dark ages of 1988. He was heavily influenced by early rock n roll and loved the raw sound of classic punk and rock tunes. Being the exhibitionist that he is, he was itching to perform live so moved onto bass and formed a band with his brother Beef,along with Dave, Keith and Simon. Five Divide was born. Mart was asked by Dave if he wanted to be bass player in a new band and he jumped at the chance to sing in one of the best feelgood bands in the area.

INFLUENCES: Mark Hoppus (Blink 182) Adam Clayton (U2) James Jamerson (Motown Bass Player)

DAVE - DRUMS

Dave first started playing the drums aged just 12 years old. He was an original member of Whitby's longest running 60's band "Five Divide" and was gigging in pubs and clubs at 15 along with Beef and Martin. But after playing 60's for 17 years decided he wanted to do something different. After assisting James with some musical arrangements at Whitby's Spa Pavilion, a great partnership was formed which became The Yabbas. Dave's style is likened to Feeder's drummer Mark Richardson - a driving force behind the band!!

INFLUENCES - John Coghlan (QUO), Taylor Hawkins (FOO FIGHTERS), Chad Smith (RHCP), Travis Barker (BLINK 182).

Si started playing in bands at the age of 17 when he joined covers band ViceQuad. From there he joined Tarmac Trees, and spent 3 years gigging both covers and original material. Over the next few years he played in bands such as Horne(later known as Seven Times Lost), The Apple Pips and Toast. Si has spent the last 6 years playing with the Red Hot Whitby Kippers, and continues to do so today. He has always enjoyed making original music and putting his own unique stamp on things.

INFLUENCES - David Silveria (KORN), Stewart Copeland (POLICE).