The Invaders

60s Blues/Rock/R&B (and more) band. We really can cover most genres. So it’s not just rock and pop and Blues, we also cover Jazz, Swing, Soul, Rock n Roll, Ska and Country. The band were formed in 2017 from the ashes of the Blues Band Meet Mr Callaghan. In 2023, that’s right now, we were nominated and shortlisted for the Lowlands Music Awards. (At the time of writing this we are crossing our fingers still. Won’t know till later in the year 😎) The Invaders have Performed all over Scotland and North of England, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Perth, Falkirk, Stirling, Leith, Ayr, Berwick, Newcastle….we play at festivals, parties, weddings, clubs, pubs etc. Regularly at events like Almost Blue in Dundee, Edinburgh festival and Fringe festival, Callander Jazz&Blues Festival, Arbroath Music festival, Bell Rock Music Festival etc We were also the house band for Falkirk Blues Club and Stirling Blues Club We are a four piece band comprising Vocals, Guitar, Bass Guitar and Drums. Female and Male Vocals, lighting, PA, huge repertoire. We play most musical styles and always tailor events to suit the individuals involved and the occasion and the venue. Band members played with many well known acts, Accelorators, Border Radio, Dirt Road Blues, MMC, Pzazz, Skababs, Rockahillbillies etc. Fiona, the lead vocalist, is from a Jazz and popular music background and studied with Fionna Duncan and Lianne Carole. Fiona has also sung lead vocals with many Pop/Rock/Soul bands including Last Tango in Memphis and MMC, among others and has performed in theatres and various venues in UK as well as with the with Blues legend Norman Beaker and his band. Fiona used to fun regular Jazz/Blues Open Mic nights in Edinburgh and performed at various festivals. Gavin- Guitar, harmonica, vocals. Experienced and versatile player, pop, Rock, Country, all musical styles. Gavin too has played with many bands including The Accelerators and Border Radio and also solo. Been with The Invaders from their inception. Zander is our bass guitarist. But he is much more than that. He also plays guitar, piano, drums and trumpet. He is much in demand, vastly experienced too, been with us since 2017 and happy in his role. He Loves Jazz, Pop and Ska. Ronnie is on drums, and what a drummer. Every style is Ronnie’s forte, rock, pop, jazz, swing …..and former member of among other bands, The fabulous Rock a Hillbillies.