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The Traveling Elderberries are an experienced group of talented musicians who met each other at various times over each of their long and varied careers.
They share a love of music from 60's to 80's all of which are well known and trusted songs.
They also have a love of vocal harmonies that is very evident in every one of their performances.

The band members are:

Dave Sleeman
Bass and Vocals
Dave started his musical career singing in church choirs, performing in school concerts, and playing Euphonium in a silver band. During this period, a professional vocal coach trained him.
Dave played his first gig aged fourteen and while he was still in his teens, he was part of a support act for Mud. In his 20’s he joined a harmony band called 4 CT Gold playing bass guitar and supported Dave Berry, Wayne Fontana and The Rocking Berries also regularly performed at many of the top London hotels culminating in 2 shows for the American Embassy supporting the late great Roy Castle.
Dave then played bass for a 6- piece show band before going solo for approximately 10 years. In his forties he joined a Hollies Tribute band called The Berries as lead vocalist which eventually morphed into a popular four piece sixties band where he also reverted to rhythm guitarist.
The Berries played many venues including Warner Hotels and numerous sixties festivals. Playing festivals allowed Dave to appear with and become friends with bands like the Foremost, Herman’s Hermits and the Swinging Blue Jeans.
Although proficient on lead and rhythm guitar, Dave plays bass for The Traveling Elderberries.

Simon Aldridge
Guitar and Vocals
Simon first played professionally at 14 years old performing solo in restaurants & wine bars in his local area. He first toured Europe at the age of 18 working for Centre Hotels.
He then joined Polydor Records at 20. Shortly after he was signed to Decca (Burlington Music) where he formed his own band.
At 22 he joined the rock band Surviver and toured with them both in UK and USA under managemant to Simon Fuller. He then went on to work for Island Records with the likes of Cat Stevens, Stevie Winwood, Bob Marley and others.
He was asked by Ralph McTell to help reform Gallagher and Lyle and also formed his own band with the members of "Ace".
Simon then spent 12 years as lead guitarist with Edison Lighthouse and went on to be a band leader for the P&O cruise line for a further 8 years.
He has a very large repertoire and a knowledge of many musical styles and is particularly enjoys playing with The Traveling Elderberries.

Ian Henry
Keyboards and Vocals
Ian studied Organ and Singing at St Albans Cathedral from the age of 6 years to 16, and during his time there participated in many TV and radio broadcasts and appears on most of the records produced by the Cathedral Choir. Including regularly recording for EMI at Abbey Road Studios from the age of 13.
In the late seventies, having left the Cathedral and School, he formed the highly successful keyboards, drums and vocal duo “KANDI”. This format took him the length and breadth of the U.K. working with many of the big stars of the cabaret scene at the time.
Gradually he developed his own brand of humour and wit which proved to be most useful as he turned more towards comedy and cabaret. Again this was hugely successful for Ian and he broadened his horizons by landing contracts all over Europe, the U.S.A. and a season in Bermuda whilst also touring in known bands such as Honeybus, The Wellington Bootles and others.
On his return to the U.K. Ian co-designed the Duelling Pianos concept adopted by Rank Leisure's “Jumpin Jaks” chain and many independent theme bars around the country. He also formed the popular function duo "Double Impact" with his talented vocalist wife Gill Henry. (Known in UK as Teri Jae).
In 2005 Ian moved to Spain and quickly found a niche as a popular entertainer for Hotels, Restaurants and Private Parties. He also formed The Sound Of The New Seekers band with Lyn Paul, a show which toured in Spain.
Back now in UK he juggles his time between working in UK as a solo performer or playing in various established bands and performing in Piano Bars on cruise ships and hotels. He is currently playing regularly in the successful 90's band "China Black ft Errol Reid"
Ian enjoys performing with The Traveling Elderberries as he has a long standing love of the style of music and especially strong harmony vocals.

Scott Ottoway
Drums and Percussion
Scott found his passion for drums at a young age and was inspired by the talents of Queen's Roger Taylor and Phil Collins.
Scott's extensive musical career has seen him move across all genres and formats, from rock bands, soul, funk, blues, cover/tribute acts to musical theatre and TV, both as a drummer and percussionist.
At the age of 16, Scott joined a signed band (Jump The Gun) which resulted in many studio sessions, videos, radio interviews and 2 tours.
Scott has done numerous studio sessions for bands and solo artists as well as being in the house band' for Butlins, Haven Holidays, Park Resorts, Park Dean and Hotels both in the UK and Middle East. Scott was employed as percussionist for the 'Elliott Frisby TV Show' and 'Wish- The Magic Tour'.
Scott was a dep to Tony Bourke on the hit West End musical by Queen & Ben Elton, We Will Rock You at the dominion Theatre, London, after being auditioned by his hero, Roger Taylor!
Also a member of The Pocket Gods, who to date, have 12 Guinness book of World records. The PGs have fought hard against Spotify, Apple music etc for fairer royalties for artists.
Scott has toured the World with The Searchers from 2010 till their retirement in 2019, playing in New York, Las Vegas, New Zealand, Australia, Israel, Northern Europe, UK and Ireland, as well a depping on many hit West End musicals, including We Will Rock You and TV shows.

Song List

The Traveling Elderberries have a vast repertoire but here is a taster of some of the songs you can expect to hear:

• When Will I Be Loved
• There Goes My First Love
• No Matter What
• Walk In The Room
• Needles And Pins
• Don't Throw Your Love Away
• Let Your Love Flow
• Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying
• Dream
• How Long
• Handle With Care
• In The Country
• Dance The Night Away
• Long Train Running
• You've Got Your Troubles
• Build Me Up Buttercup
• Sugar Baby
• Like Sister And Brother
• Have You Ever Seen The Rain
• The Wonder Of You
• Nights In White Satin
• I'm a Believer
• Daydream Believer
• Lay Down Sally
• Walk of Life
• Just My Imagination
• My Girl (Reggae Version)
• Sea Cruise
• Great Balls Of Fire
• Johnny B Goode
• The Wanderer
• Roll Over Beethoven
• Rabbit
• Margate