The band started around 2016, since then we've had a few line up changes and even a name change! 

Anyway, now we're back to living in an 'Ordinary World' again, DURAN DURANish are so looking forward to playing The Rodehouse for the 1st time on 2nd October. In the short time it's been open it already has a fabulous reputation (we expected nothing less with Andy behind it) and we can't wait to get on that stage and hit the audience with as many Duran Duran hits as possible from their vast back catalogue. with DURAN DURAN recently headlining the Isle of wight Festival, they are on everyone's radar again so it's gonna be a fabulous night.....the best on Planet Earth! 

DURAN DURANish line up:

Lead Vocals

Robert Greening AKA Simon Le Bob;

An experienced singer and front man, Rob has been singing in bands for 25 years, performing all over the UK, Europe and more recently in Russia! He’s an advocate of live music in general and has campaigned for the fairer treatment of music venues. It’s clear to see Rob is a lifelong Duran Duran fan, he can clearly remember buying Rio in Woolworths with his pocket money.

Guitar

Phil Docker ’Doc’; A true guitar legend! Phil is a well established guitar player having been playing professionally for over 30 years. He’s not just a guitar player though; he’s also able to fix any guitar that needs some ‘tlc’, so playing with guitars is definitely what he does best both night and day. When he doesn’t have a guitar in his grasp you will find him playing with a pinball machine or at home with his beloved dogs Holly & Coco.

Keyboards

Aaron B. Thompson

Aaron may be younger than DURAN DURAN’s first album but from being young age he knew playing the ‘key’s’ was his calling. He hasn’t looked back since his first band when he was just 14. Now a highly acclaimed ‘pianist’ as well as being a whizz on the keyboards, he loves electronic sounds and prides himself on re-creating the right sound for DURAN DURANish. Aaron is also a popular session musician and also teaches in his s pare time. Aaron is also a huge coffee fan, when he’s on the road he’s always looking for the perfect, proper cup of coffee!

Bass

Marc Williams;

Mark is without doubt a fully rounded bass player, able to cover almost any style and is known by some as the human jukebox (he’s great to take to a party!) Teamed with Stevie on Drums together they’re a force to be reckoned with. Marc works hard on stage but likes to unwind after a gig with a pint of lager not carling though, that’s too weak and gassy. He wants a pint that packs a punch, just like his bass playing so prefers Stella or kronenbourg.

Drums

Stevie Higgs AKA Goldilocks

The driving force behind DURAN DURANish who never misses a beat. Playing since the age of 11, he first played in school production is and then moved on to a punk band (much to his mother’s horror). At 17 he left home to go on tour with New Romantic band The Heart Beats with ex Specimen Players, He’s recorded albums and toured with Rattlesnake Kiss, has been a session player and toured Europe. Playing Duran Duran is a lifelong ambition of Stevie’s so he jumped at the chance to be part of the band.

Backing Vocals

Natalie ‘Natz’ Kidman

Natz has been singing pretty much since she could breathe, she was in her first band at the age of 11 and hasn’t looked back since. Natz has performed all over the world to audiences from 35 people to 35,000, recorded tracks as her alter ego (Kitty) and has a bit of a thing for bling! Being in DURAN DURANish is her dream job, not just because it meant her youth spent learning DD lyrics wasn’t so misspent after all but because she gets to have an excuse to wear sparkly things.

The Rhodehouse Presents: DURAN DURANish - 2nd October 2021

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