Kick 'n' Rush - Group Secrets Mel Mel (usually in the blue coat), who plays the Teachest Bass, is also an individual performer, he entertains children with his traditional Punch & Judy show, does magic tricks and has a Bouncy Castle for children's parties. He also performs at OAP Centres with his guitar and entertains the old folk with sin-a-long songs. He can play a variety of instruments such as Guitar, Mandolin, Penny Whistle, Ukulele, Accordian, Fiddle and the Spoons. Mel is a member of Equity and has appeared on TV in small part acting roles, he is self employed as a full time entertainer and is always very busy. Steve Steve, who plays the washboard is also a Potter by trade and has been a tutor at various colleges over the years. His work has been displayed at various galleries and he has a pottery studio at Thorsbey Hall Stables, he undertakes private commissions large or small, sculptural or functional. Steve works in stoneware and also does 'Raku' firing, he is 'Potter in Residence' at The Unit of Therapeutic Arts at Derby University. Steve is also a very good carpenter and for the last few years he has been renovating an old barn. He is also a trained hairdresser and would often help out in his fathers Barber shop. Steve is also an Equity member and has had many small parts on TV. He keeps chickens and is a Beekeeper, brews his own beer and wine and lives with his black cat 'Shadow'. Dave Dave (usually in the red coat), who sings and plays the guitar has written some of the groups songs and has also had some poetry published. He can also play the Mandolin, Banjo and Harmonica. Entertainment runs in the family as his father was an entertainer who played the guitar and sang Country & Western, Bluegrass and Ballads and was featured on TV. Dave is an Equity member and has appeared in various TV programmes, he is a self employed full time entertainer and has been organiser and MC of Mansfield Folk Club on and off over a number of years from the 1960s. He is very interested in history and spends much of his time studying medieval documents, has had numerous articles featured in history magazines and a book published. He is highly regarded in the field of genealogy and people write to him from all over the world for advice. Dave was given an award by the German town of Heiligenhaus in appreciation of his involvement with the hospitality and promotion of friendship with visiting guests from the 'Twin Town' and the band has played at various twinning functions at home and abroad. Kick 'n' Rush are AVAILABLE FOR HIRE no job is too big or small. To discuss booking arrangements contact Dave on 01623 648236 (International +44 1623 648236) or e-mail dave@kicknrush.co.uk