Meet the Band
Lets meet the musicians that bring their extraordinary talent to the stage with Isnt It Alanis!
Gem Adams
Vocals
Gem has been singing for over 3 decades! Starting her career in the working mens clubs up and down the country. She has gone on to work with the likes of Clem Burke(Blondie), Robbie Williams, Kathy Valentine(the Gogo's), Gary Valentine(Blondie), Rhoda Dakar(The Body Snatchers) and many more. She has performed all over the world in top venues from Las Vegas to londons 100 Club. Her love of Alanis has been on going since the tender age of 16 and she gives a performance that could easily be mistaken for the real thing.
Paul Adams
Bass
Learning his skills and earning his chops in little back rooms with Jazz musicians who pulled no punches means Paul has incredible musicianship! As band leader Paul ensures a smooth running professional show is guaranteed. Paul has performed in some of the worlds most prestigious venues from The London Palladium to Wembley Stadium. The list of world class musicians he has worked with, again, is incredible. With likes of Sir Ken Dodd and Joe Pasquale, to Carly Paoli (top classical artist) and Nashville legends like Fred Eltringham. Paul has played on number one singles and albums too.
Rita Maskery
Keys / Backing Vox
Rita, at the tender age of 14 appeared on the UK legendary show Star in Their Eyes, only being knocked out by the series winner! She went on to hone her skills in the club scene and as a session musician. You might have even heard her beautiful voice on a number one radio station in the late 90's early 00's on their famous jingle!
She has performed all over the UK with different shows from Meatloaf to numerous theatre productions.
Ben Hughes
Guitar
What can you say about Ben, well.... if your sitting comfortably I will begin:
Ben has toured with Fleetwood Mac (yes the real one!) Mel C and Tommy Emmanuel CGP to name a couple (there really isn't room for them all!) He has written a number 1 best selling book. He is the director of Cherry Up Projects, an artist development program in the UK; the host of his music podcast, More In The Moni; and a TEDx speaker. I haven't even mentioned the amazing single you can find on spotify under his 'Hughzy' monica
John Blackburn
Drums
JB, One of the most interesting and talented people you will ever meet.
John has toured as the drummer and musical director with numerous Veritas theatre shows including The Ratpack and Walk Like A Man. He has toured with the Winehouse family endorsed Amy Winehouse - A tribute to Amy show, Bootleg Blondie and again numerous other tributes and shows. John has been a professional drummer since leaving collage, through university and beyond. John is also a coach and NLP Master Practitioner!
