The Muscle and Curves Band
Brothers Tony and Lee Collins have been in the industry since they were young. Tony played his first gig at the age of 5 his dad had a band and his uncle held him up to the mike so that he could sing! From there, his love of music took him on to learn the bass, drums, guitar etc and of course the fiddle which he is known for today. This guy has been on the top shelf for around 16 years. Lee was around seven when he performed his first gig, like his brother he has been around helping out outfits small and large. Since the band have been going the guys have played all sorts of venues from pubs / clubs / private functions and corporate shows. With Mickey Morgan on bass, and Johnny Hinkes a.k.a. Max Moonlight on guitar and pedal steel they are definitely the most exciting and unpredictable band in the UK today.
Muscle & Curves play country music loud and with attitude!!! We guarantee that you will not find another country outfit that plays the music like we do this side of the States. Muscle and Curves was formed around seven years ago by Tony and Lee Collins. They have played most of the clubs on the British Country music circuit and are fast becoming regulars on the festival scene. Tony's phenomenal fiddle playing has led him to play with Daniel O'Donnell, Skeeta Davis, Jeannie C Riley, The Martin Ruddy Band, Henry Smith's Country Dreams and many others in many top venues, including Wembley Arena (three times!), Birmingham N.E.C. and the Calgary Stampede.
Muscle and Curves will deliver first class entertainment, both vocally and instrumentally, and you can expect to hear music from 'Hank' to 'Paisley' with very impressive red-hot fiddle tunes. A mixture of 'Cajun', 'Western Swing', 'New Country' up to 'Southern Country' and 'Irish Celtic Rock', are call traits the lads can memorably deliver. The band are so versatile, they can play at smaller venues right up to the larger festivals. You will get what you asked for; as they will convey to any crowd, a guaranteed hand clapping, footstomping, very enjoyable, lively show. They are a very professional bunch of guys, who unite with the audience immediately they enter the stage. Playing for the audience, they can be seen to enjoy every single minute of their show
(From 'Gigs and jigs' after playing at yorkshire Dales country Music Festival, Skipton 2008)
Lee: 07756 185641
Johnny: 01865 439856 / 07952 772358