Band Members
Aidan Townend - MD & Pianist/Keyboards
Having played the piano for over forty years it's fair to say Aidans performance skills are of the highest calibre. He has written music for the BBC and Sky TV amongst others, and has worked with Beverley Knight, Katie White (The Ting Tings) and Sarah Harding (Girls Aloud) amongst others. Earlier in his career he was MD to the late, controversial comic Bernard Manning and previously a member of rock band Jordan, with whom he performed extensively throughout the UK and Japan.
Charlotte Day - Vocals
Charlotte has been a professional singer for over twenty years. Her voice can be heard on numerous top 40 records from the likes of Dannii Minogue, Loleatta Holloway and Faith Hill to name a few. As a member of chart topping dance groups Soda Club and Love To Infinity, she has had international success as a vocalist, songwriter and producer, and has toured extensively throughout the UK. When she's not performing, Charlotte also privately coaches other aspiring singers.
Rick Halliwell - Sax
Rick is a superb musician and highly respected sax player. He regularly performs with a variety of jazz & swing ensembles including The Northern Jazz Orchestra, The Andy Prior Big Band, Stax of Soul and of course The AT Band! Aside from performing, Rick also teaches sax & woodwind at various music schools throughout the north west.
Andrew Blakeley - Drums
Andy is an exceptional and versatile drummer who turned professional at 17 years of age. He was a member of the 70's band Espionage signed to A&M records and had the privilege of recording in LA for the legendary producer - Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, The Cars etc). Aside from performing, Andy also teaches at Bimm, Manchester (British institute for Modern Music).