Jon

Born in Leicester longer ago than I care to remember I was fortunate to find myself in a family where music was important. My sister would go on to be a bassoonist in the BBC concert orchestra, my mum was a keen pianist and my dad could take his shoes off and hum!

From this background and through my time at school I developed a keen interest in all types of music. I have tried to play many instruments including viola (failed due to RSPCA involvement, they thought I was torturing the cat!), piano (failed as after 2 years of lessons I still couldn’t read music!) which I still play by ear (although that does give me a stiff neck!) and bass guitar (failed because I was rubbish!).

Anyhow I ended up forming band in the late eighties after taking part in a show where a friend and I performed an Elvis tribute (don’t ask!). This band went through various incarnations before we went in our different directions! No musical difference just work commitments, however we do on occasions drag ourselves out again!

That brings me to Escher. During the summer of 2003 an old friend and previous bass player rang to ask if I would be interested in auditioning for a rock band. After a certain amount of muppetry Escher was formed and took to the stage 2 weeks later.

And today…………..
 

Kit List
 

Sennheiser EW145 Radio mic

Sure PMS 200 IEM system