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Jim enjoys all sorts of music; the style doesn’t matter – it’s the emotion and the passion that counts! Jim’s Favourite 5 Guitarist: Joe Satriani (sometimes Jan Akkerman) Drummer: Steve White (sometimes Buddy Rich) Drink: Whisky (sometimes more whisky) Food: Red lentil Dahl (sometimes Sausages) Philosopher: Calvin (and Hobbes) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6040ddb8e7bf1346cc54e335/bb48fca6-6e32-473d-bdc8-d61077cdef15/Lauren.JPG Band - Vocals Lauren Alexander Lauren did the classic thing of recorder at a young age reaching level 8 as well as the more respectable flute shortly after. Although she’s been performing in dance school since age 3 and doing musical theatre shows most of her life, Roughcut Ruby was a new venture and the only band she has performed with. She’s had short intermissions of travelling but we always end up together again! Lauren’s music taste is “fast and fun, preferably with lyrics” from Motown, musicals and rock to funk, rap and ska she’s happy to listen to just about anything. Lauren’s Favourite 5 Movie: Wicked Little Letters Season: Festival Season! Country: Costa Rica Drink: A Fruity Cocktail! Board game: Happy Salmon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6040ddb8e7bf1346cc54e335/1615910555594-GD1OPZVUJN9W6E7F2BLU/RoughcutRuby-Helen-toned-WEB.jpg Band - Vocals Helen Harrison Helen is actually taking a short break from the band with two small children at home but we know she won’t be able to keep away and will be back with us soon! Helen brought a violin home at the tender age of 7, kickstarting her musical career. Luckily, her parents hated the violin more than her singing so her future was decided. 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