Biography

From a young child, singing has always been a passion for me.

My parents were very supportive and sent me for classical singing lessons in my mid teens.

I joined my first band ‘One For The Road’ aged 16, and in the years that followed, I sang with various bands and musicians in my local area.

In 2005, I began performing at folk clubs with folk band ‘Odd Folk’, then I joined ‘Clancy’s Shed Band’ a rock ‘n’ roll band from Nottinghamshire.

I have appeared as a guest with heavy rock band ‘Toxic Federation’ (now known as ‘Fahran’),  and jazz quartet ‘Djongology’.

In 2010, I was included in the line up with the popular 1960’s Nottingham band, the fabulous ‘Beatmen’ (Pye records).

In 2011, I joined The Great Central Railway Band ‘Top Link’, where I shared vocals with Mick Carr.

From 2010 until 2014, I was lead vocalist with my band ‘Reflections’, who played a variety of music including rock, pop, blues, jazz, rock ’n’ roll and country, including some original songs.

Since November 2010, I began writing and recording songs with friend and ‘Reflections’ guitarist Nigel Smith (from ‘Andwella’s Dream’ CBS Records).
We have written many songs together.

In March 2015, I joined blues rock covers band ‘Dead and Buried’ as lead vocalist.
Then in 2016 I also joined ‘The Franchise’ ( http://www.franchisepop.co.uk ), a pop/rock covers band.

In February 2018, ‘Sarah and the Ducks’ was formed, a 1950’s rhythm and blues band with professional musicians; Steve Peters, Richard Smith and Roger Keay and myself on lead vocals.

In 2019, I decided to try something new and joined ‘The Duchess Players’, a theatre group that perform pantomime in my home town.
I am part of the cast and also take the roll of musical director.

During COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, I decided to spend time and money looking into the possibility of beginning a solo career.
I built up my performance and confidence by performing some free gigs and trying out my new set with my friends and neighbours in the local area.

As a result, alongside performing with my currant band ‘The Franchise’, I began my solo career and in April 2022, I finally became a professional vocalist.