The Band

ABB (formerly known as the Average Blues Band) have for the last 13 years been one of the UK's top blues acts. "endless journey" is their fourth album following on from Dirty Weekend, Hurt Too Much and Against The Tide. "endless journey" is a departure from what most people would consider to be blues, but the band are still true to their blues roots. The musicians in the band have all tasted success extending beyond the UK. ABB have albums due out in Holland and Germany in the exalted company of such greats as Muddy Waters and John Lee Hooker. The single "You Ran My Heart Away" received airplay across the UK both regionally and nationally. ABB will also feature on a documentary series to be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 by Bill Wyman. The series due to be broadcast later this year is called "Bright Lights & The Big City.

Chris Williams (songwriter, lead guitarist and vocals)

Chris was previously signed to Deram with his band "Room" and has had album releases in Japan under the "Legends of British Rock" label. A supremely talented musician, songwriter and vocalist. Chris has played alongside Peter Green, Cream, Paul Jones and The Yardbirds to name but a few.

John Holmes (lead guitar and vocals)

John has played in various bands with the likes of Paul Young, Victor Brox, Dick Heckstall-Smith and Pete Bardens. John has been described in "Guitarist magazine as being "gifted with a great sound and a lovely style which again is streets away from what passes for blues from most guitarists," and was also nicknamed by Tim Slater as the "Southpaw Strat Strangler"!!

Dave Christopher (bass and vocals)

Dave has recently completed the production of an album for another Springboard Media artiste Jon Dean Foster, which features world-class musicians such as Robbie McIntosh (ex Paul McCartney band and The Pretenders), Jerry Donahue who has recorded for Chris Rea, George Harrison and Joan Armatrading. Also featured is Melvyn Duffy who has worked with Leo Sayer, Tina Turner and Robbie Williams. Dave is also finding himself increasingly in demand as a session musician for many artistes worldwide.

Mark Skerritt (keyboards)

Mark has graced the same stage as Bill Wyman and Gary Brooker. Mark's distinctive style ranges from the melancholy to the hard-hitting blues style boogie.

Geoff Jasper (drums)

Geoff has played alongside Paul Jones, The Yardbirds and Otis Grand. Geoff learnt his craft in and around the London club scene at the Marquee and Klooks Kleek during their heyday. Geoff puts his experience to good use as the bands rhythmic consultant.

ABB are currently receiving airplay in Hong Kong, Germany, New Zealand and France. They are probably better known overseas than in the UK.

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Chris Williams

John Holmes

Dave Christopher

Mark Skerritt

Geoff Jasper