The Band

Who are Alterego?

Noel

Noel sings lead vocals and also plays the Mandolin, Guitar, Bass and Mandola. He has a passion for Folk, Country and Rock.

Noel spent his early years playing Bass Guitar in various Rock Bands before striking out on his own, working the Folk Club scene in Northamptonshire whilst learning Mandolin. Noel is married to wife Olga and is father to Stephen. His favourite type of music is Rock, some of Noel's favourite bands are Boston, Status Quo, Deep Purple, Budgie, Oysterband and Runrig.

Noel loves performing live and puts a huge amount of energy into performances.


Olga

Olga plays the Bodhran, Djembi, Cahon, Concertina and various hand percussion instruments.

Olga has a passion for Folk and Country music. Olga has been playing for several years, is married to Noel and mum to Stephen.

Her favourite bands include Dr Hook, Oyster Band, Anthony John Clarke, Jez Lowe and many others.

Olga loves performing live with husband Noel and son Stephen.

Olga is in charge of the bands administration including bookings and organising the rest of the band's diaries.


Stephen

Stephen sings lead vocals and also plays Guitar, Bass, Melodeon, Whistles, Flute and Piano. Stephen is also the bands sound engineer. He has a passion for all genres of music but Folk, Country and Rock are his favourites.

Stephen began learning to play Guitar from the age of five. He has a degree in Music Technology. In his younger years, Stephen tutored at Towcester Music School. Many of Stephen's students won prizes at various music competitions. Stephen is married to wife Catherine.

His favourite bands/artists are amongst others Oyster Band, Runrig, Show of Hands, Blackbeards Tea Party and Anthony John Clarke.

Stephen loves performing live both with the band and as a solo artist.


Occasionally Alterego are joined on stage by guest musicians