The News of the Victory
Barn dance and ceilidh band
Electric ceilidh for the mind and body

Our other guitarists

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Brian Eade - Norfolk guitar hero, Brian, stood in one evening while Mark went off to do the live sound for a Russian ensemble in a contemporary music festival in Oxford and we have been delighted to work with him a few times since then. Brian's work will be familiar to many since he works often as a soloist, in duets, including Straight Furrow, is the lead singer and guitarist in Don't Spook the Horse, etc. etc. etc. Of course, he fairly blistered along! Like Mark, Brian may frequently be found performing at The Corner House in Wells on a Friday evening.

Steve Pitts - Possibly the only musician ever to get into The NotV lineup without being grilled by Derek first! A gifted player with a strong rock and blues background, Steve teaches guitar in Lincolnshire, plays with Eddie Seales, Voodoo, Hiphugger and is in demand on the eastern show treadmill. Steve recently contributed some gorgeous guitar to the upcoming Beatroot EP playing alongside Ivan, John, Derek and Paul.

Stefan Judd - very fine young guitarist, bass player and drummer, out of the finest rock-blues tradition. Good guitarists are always working and Stef is no exception. His band, Envy are one of the busiest bands in the area. He is also in great demand as a teacher of guitar, bass and drums. Stefan stood in on bass several times a few years ago. We were delighted to welcome him back as a guitarist recently when Mark was unavailable. He played beautifully, of course and was present at the notorious fish and chip van incident in Great Massingham, which nearly cost him his amplifier as the van drove away with the mains feed to the outdoor performing area, dragging equipment off the back of the stage, across the bonnet of Derek's car and away into the night.

Previous guitarists have included Mike Carter*, David Prestidge*, Jarom Paice*, Daniel Steel*, Lee Stephens, Nico Dobben, Kevin Hitchcock