Special guests and friends:
The Shrinks have been very fortunate in having the pick of some of the most talented players and singers in Bristol and beyond to play with. So, a big thank you to the following…

Hilary Steven - Vocals
Hilary’s honeyed harmonies can be heard on many Shrinks tracks and especially in the duet with David on Beautiful Machine (On the Stoop), which she often performs live with the band. Hilary also performs with Dave Lewis as a duo and is a long-time member of the Bristol-based a cappella troupe, Naked Voices (www.naked-voices.co.uk).

Chloe Edwards - Vocals
Chloe, an ex member of Naked Voices, teaches singing with Dave and lends her beautiful harmonies to Wayne & Sandra (More damned Lies).

Jack Brown - Vocals
Jack is David’s son and is responsible for the haunting yet familial tone on the duet: The Beetle Eats the Cathedral (More Damned Lies).

George Smith- Tunesmith, guitar
Long time friend and chief song writing collaborator of David Brown, George lives in South West France where he regularly performs either as a solo artist or with his band, The Great Shakes. As well as co-writing many of The Shrinks most popular songs, George can be heard playing guitar on the song Potato heart from Horfield to Hollywood. Discover more about George by visiting www.georgesmithmusik.com

Martin Soloman - Accordion
Martin is one of Bristol’s most talented multi-instrumentalists and is very much in demand as a performer and session player (www.martinsolomon.com). Martin regularly accompanies Steve Hogg (see below) and is one of the founding members of The Pindrop Band (www.pindropclub.co.uk). He has also played live with the Shrinks.

James Ryan - Percussion
If you happen to turn up to see the Shrinks live and there are recognisable pieces of equipment on stage assembled in the shape of a drum kit, you’ll know you’re in for an exciting evening of tight beat keeping with the band’s surrogate drummer, James Ryan.
James’ fluid and articulate style has driven many top Bristol bands, both live and in the studio, including, Gee Baby, I love you (which James co-founded), Taboola Rasa, The Cartwrights, The Angel Band, Cindy Stratton, The Nightcaps and Apatchy Dropout.
James is also well travelled, having toured with Mystery Slang, Edwyn Collins and Alison Moyet as well as recording an album with Mike Crawford’s The Lost Weekend in Los Angeles under the auspices of Booker T Jones (of the MGs), and an album with The Southernaires produced by Robin Millar (Sade, Fine Young Cannibals) in London.

Colin Tully - Saxophones
Colin’s soulfully intuitive saxophone playing on Soul ironing is one of the musical high points of Further along the road. If you’d like to hear more, pick up a copy of the soundtrack of Bill Forsyth’s award winning film Gregory’s girl, visit www.writtenonwater.com/artists/spiritreaders.htm or seek out Colin’s much-acclaimed Celtic Jazz band Sensorium in local listings.

Piers Partridge – Dobro and Mandolin
Piers is a professional composer, multi-instrumentalist and the leading light of The Pindrop Band (www.pindropclub.co.uk), he also added all those delicious flourishes to Nature/Nurture (On the Stoop).

Gill Malpass - Vocals
Another member of the famed Bristol a cappella troupe, Naked Voices (www.naked-voices.co.uk), Gill’s harmonies are well at home on Where we Live (Horfield to Hollywood).

Ian Garbutt - Trombone
As well as a mean trombone, Ian plays bass guitar, saxophone, clarinet and whistle and can be found juggling several of these in the Cajun influenced Polka quartet, The Blue Badgers.

Steve Hogg - Vocals
Steve is one of Bristol’s finest singer/songwriters. After you’ve checked out his contribution on Friendly Fire (On the Stoop), check out www.stevehogg.net

David Poore - Strings
David is well-respected Bristol-based Television and Film composer who added the emotive string parts to Anthony and Lois (Horfield to Hollywood). You can listen to some of David’s more famous pieces at www.davidpoore.com

Mary Yarwood - Fiddle
Mary played her violin on Rooster Do (Horfield to Hollywood) after a recommendation from Jim Tigwell (www.theacousticroom.co.uk/tigwell.html), a well-known Bristol Country Blues finger-picker, who once played bass alongside David Brown and George Smith in The Trainspotters