Meet The Band
Rachel "Rae" Evans
(Lead Vocals and Keyboards)
Rae has sung songs ever since she could speak (it’s quite hard to keep her quiet...) and is classically trained.
Irish born, London based, she has performed extensively in the UK and abroad with bands, jazz trios and classical ensembles, as well as having a great variety of studio experience.
A prolific lyricist, she writes to commission as well as for her own material. In October 2007, Rae became one of four finalists in the international song of the year (VH-1) from thousands of entrants. A passionate believer in music in all its forms, Rae also delivers music workshops and vocal coaching, and has coached on ITV's Soapstar Superstar.
We couldn't have found a better lead singer !
Mike Allen
(Guitars and Vocals)
Mike has been a professional musician for more than 20 years and is highly experienced.
Surrey born but now living in Hertfordshire, he has a sophisticated sound, a warm tone and unique style, as well as an extensive set list.
Corporate clients include: Princes William and Harry, Audi, The Bentley Drivers Club, BT, Baker & McKenzie (lawyers), at venues such as - The Grosvenor Hotel, The Dorchester Hotel, Ronnie Scott’s, Somerset House, The Landmark Hotel, Madam Tussaud’s and Hampton Court Palace.
As a supporting act and session musician Mike has worked with artists as diverse as Paloma Faith, Braund Reynolds, Catharine Zeta-Jones, Gary Numan, Plan B, Bimbo Jones, Tom Jones, The Feeling and recently James Morrison, playing across the UK and Europe (Spain, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Italy).
We're very exited about having Mike on board, adding an extra dimension to the dynamic, exciting sounds that are the hallmark of Flashback !
Alan "Al" Gornall
(Drums)
Al' (short for Alanimal) started playing at the age of 19 when he bought his first drum kit home claiming he borrowed it ! Playing for 27 years in various rock and pop covers bands on both acoustic and electronic drum kits his favourite instrument is his DW Kit despite the 'interesting' colour ! For the previous 4 years Al' was the drummer for a top British function / covers band, but he left to form Flashback. As well as playing the drums, Al manages Flashback, does the Sales and Marketing, finance, makes the tea, cleans the toilets etc...
In his spare time Al' enjoys designing and building very high quality audio systems and runs HiFi Cinema Ltd. He also likes to Fly aeroplanes and try to beat his work colleagues at Squash.
Al often plays in studio recording sessions like the one we performed for our demonstration CD, and on the newer recordings he was the sound engineer as well !
Zane Maertens
(Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar)
Zane grew up in south East Spain and began his musical journey on the faithful 'ol banjo at the tender age of 13...er...swiftly moving onto Guitar and playing classical and flamenco styles. After moving to England in 1991 he attended the Guild Hall School of music and Drama In London on Classical Guitar.
Played in various unsigned rock/pop/funk bands in the London Pub/Club circuit. Moved onto Bass in a spur of the moment, and never looked back. "The bass is an integral part of any band and I feel the contribution is as rewarding as a nice toe-rub".
Touring the world on cruise ships for 3 years has given zane the experience and repertoire in any style of music, specializing in Jazz, Classical, Rock/Pop, Funk, Latin, and having the opportunity of playing with such people as Pearl Kaufman(movie pianist on; Dr Zhivago, Magnificent seven, The Godfather) , Nestor Torres (Latin Flute Virtuoso), Elliot & Ian Finkle (Piano & Marimba), and many others.
Now residing in London he play's with various bands of different genre As well as working with up and coming Irish Singer/songwriter "Chris Singleton", He has His own "Jazz Trio/quartet", which plays from Restaurants like "Prism" in Leadenhall St, and The olive Tree in Hammersmith to The Tate Modern & The Design Museum. As well as Flashback, Zane has his own Solo Classical Guitar gig's and tours with the official Blues Brothers show around Europe. He is available to play a Classical / Flamenco / Pop acoustic guitar set for your event (for example during the guests arrival or Wedding Breakfast). Please ask for details.
And believe it or not, he still has plenty of time for his wife and three lovely daughters !
Steve Parsons 
(Keyboards, and Vocals)
Steve found a love of music bashing out tunes on his great aunts old piano, playing everything by ear until he found it much easier using his hands. When he was about 5, she gave him the piano probably because she couldn't take any more !
In his late teens, he played in a rock band and then jazz/funk/latin fusion outfit ‘Windscale’. This is still his favourite music genre to date.
He went on to manage The London Synthesiser Centre and became a demonstrator for ARP and Oberheim synthesizers.
After this he joined a showband playing at US military bases throughout Europe. It was here Steve met his wife, Carol, who was the singer with the band. After the tour, they formed a vocal duo and for many years worked in 5 star hotels mainly in the Middle East, before settling back in the UK, and continuing on the hotel circuit here.
For the past few years he has been kept busy supplying entertainers to a hotel group in Spain as well as being a member of a top Abba tribute band working throughout UK. Now Steve has found his roots playing for Flashback playing good honest live music, excercising his rare natural vocal talents as well.
