BAND
RICK
Rick is the beating heart of the UK party band Sneak Preview. Playing numerous instruments from an early age and taking his influences from Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire along with the legendary band that is Oaklands Tower of Power to name a few, with his unique arrangements he has become one of the most sought after musical directors around ………. but hes ours !. His membership over the years of various Northwest function bands have taken his career to various venues and festivals . You will be drawn by that infectious smurk beaming from behind his keyboard!
DAVE
Dave began playing guitar at school and within a few years was playing in bands performing at local pubs around the Merseyside area. Initially influenced by the likes of The Eagles, The Doobie Brothers and CSN&Y, he chanced upon an album by the Average White Band which opened up a love of soul, r ’n b and funk which continues to this day. Dave now divides his time between mastering the guitar style of Nile Rodgers and being a full time member of Sneak Preview. Oh, and also trying to convince a bunch of Mancs who the best red footy team in England is!
LEE
Lee is the fun factor in Sneak Preview with an infectious love and vibe for music which captures both guests and band members on stage. An accomplished musician he has performed with numerous artists and bands for many years throughout the Northwest and his trumpet experience and expertise is a constant influence in both the repotoire and high standards maintained by Sneak Preview.
STEVE
Steve has been playing drums for many years with numerous functions and venue credits to his name throughout Lancashire and throughout the North West. He is both the musical driving force behind all the timing and forceful iconic sound that is generated by Sneak Preview whilst also being the calming influence in the band (Lets face it all bands need one !) As a founder member of the band, he now sits behind the skins of your favourite UK party band Sneak Preview !
JENNY
An accomplished singer and songwriter this lady is the punch to the Sneak Preview Bang. Her singing influences include Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Chaka Khan to name a few. She began singing early and has a wealth of experience in both performing and studio work including recordings for Spinnin Records on the Party Anthems release. As a vocalist she brings an enthusiasm and versatility to Sneak Preview that is certainly the envy of all other bands……wait until you hear why !(not mentioned the voice as not sure Jen happy for that)
JAKE
Jake is a highly experienced performer who has been influenced by many performers and genres over the years including Swing Jazz and Big Band which he has been able to seamlessly incorporate this into the Sneak Preview horn section with his effortless delivery and show stopping solos which are definitely not to be missed ! Jake’s repertoire includes the likes of Bobby Darin, Michael Buble Stevie Wonder and many more soul, R & B and funk classics. Jake has a huge range both in scale and material and is sure to bring a lot of style, fun and energy along with the Sneak Preview family to any occasion .
BARRY
Sneak Preview’s male vocalist started singing from the age of 9 in Gospel church choirs and then later became involved in studio vocal recordings for various genresand draws his musical influences from a lot of different genres, including Gospel, Soul, Ska and Reggae before performing live with various bands in the North West. He can usually be found being kept on the straight and narrow by Katie and Jenny as well as maintaining Manchester footy harmony with Dave regarding who really is Englands biggest red footy team .! Along with all band members Barry’s performance commitment shines through along with the vocal harmony shared with the ladies
KATIE
Welcome to the Sneak Preview’s energy injection. As well as being Miss motivator and band energiser our vocalist Katie’s singing influences are wide and varied which include Janet Jackson to Jessie J and from Annastasia to Aretha which is shown in both her stage presence and singing craft. Having performed various gigs around Lancashire for many years she has decided Sneak Preview is where it is at ! Always giving her all to band performance and the only thing she requests in return from fellow band members is that we “Give her a little Respect” (She really kills that song !:)