biographies
Gary Priestley, Vocals.
After a year out, following his succesful appearance on ‘The X factor’ and his now legendary row with Simon Cowell, he is now back in the band!
He has been a member of Mixed Feelings for ten years. Prior to that, he performed as Jake in the Blues Brothers Show. Gary’s remarkable & versatile vocals make him a desirable asset. He is popular with all audiences.
He lives in Wolverhampton
Tony Moriah, Vocals.
Joined Mixed Feelings from The New Drifters in 2004 Tony is 34 years old and has brought a refreshing new dimension to the band with his soulful voice and very sexy performance. A previous West End singer, who has appeared in Smoky Joe's Cafe, 5 Guys Named Mo and The Lion King. Listen out for his wonderful rendition of 'Dance with my Father' on the new Mixed Feelings CD. Loves his iPod und supports The Gunners
Tony lives in Battersea.
Suzi Jari, Vocals.
The newest member of the vocal team, Suzi joined Mixed Feelings in January 2005 and has maintained the Mixed Feelings tradition of always fronting the band with gorgeous girls who can sing & dance!. Just 22 years old, she has performed in her own right on the West End Stage as (the young!) Dusty Springfield. She also performs her own cabaret act during dinner or intervals, with classy vocal tributes to Connie Francis & Brenda Lee.
Suzi lives in Essex...
Lynsey Shaw, Vocals.
Exceptionally talented vocalist and posessor of a unique sense of humour.
Lynsey is an established member of the band. She has also made several television appearances as a member of the recent chart band Girls at Play.
Lynsey was also in the last eight in the auditions for Hearsay.
Lives in Islington.
Jamie Hardwick, Keyboards.
Has been the musical director of Mixed Feelings for 14 years. He is, quite simply, one of the most talented keyboard players in the UK. A unique wit.
Loves life and lives in Solihull, Birmingham
Terry Wilson, Drums.
Is the longest serving member of the band (24 years!). Not only has Terry earnt his pension, he is an exceptional drummer, Starcloth repairer, Squash bore and David Essex impersonator. He is also blessed with a unique sense of humour which has brightened up many a long-haul flight across the world.
Dave Price, Guitarist.
One of the best in the business. Has been with Mixed Feelings for 10 years. His stunning guitar solos leave audiences in awe. Also an accomplished artist.
Lives in Sidcup, Kent.
Jez Guest, Saxophone.
A talented musician and good team player who contributes soulful solos to many of the songs perfomed by the band.
Jez has been with the band for 5 years. He is also a guitar teacher. We prefer him to stick to Sax. He lives in London Colney.
Dave Peers, Trumpet.
Dave originates from Birmingham and has recently joined Mixed Feelings from the band, 'Rollacoaster' prior to that, he played trumpet for many years in the succesful band 'Apha Connection' (It's like the Football transfer market!)
He enjoys performing and his enthuisam shows.
He lives in Harrow..
Jon Nicholls, The Bandleader and Bass Player
Jon Nicholls – The Bandleader and Bass Player. From Deanshanger, Northants, where he formed his first band, The Deanbeats in 1963. He now lives in Hemel Hempstead, Herts. Jon joined the Metropolitan Police in 1968 where he served in Central London for 27 years -enjoying every bit of it- before retiring in 1994 to take up the guitar again! Loves Rugby Football and also supports, The Gunners.. Jon is also a successful author; "Cheerful Sacrifice" (Leo Cooper 1990)
click here to buy Cheerful Sacrifice by Jon Nicholls.
Loves life.
Greg Nicholls.
Stage Manager/Sound & Lighting engineer with Mixed Feelings.
An awful lot of hard work goes into the production of a show and Greg is mainly responsible for that. He has been with the band since leaving school and is also DJ for the band. Unfortunately he supports Liverpool FC.
Lives in Hemel Hempstead with his son Greg. (See below!)
Greg Nicholls Jnr.
Age 3. Already practising for the future when he will be joining the front line as lead vocalist. (He knows the words to 'Everybody' which is more than you can say for the rest of the singers!)