Artist description Paul Wheater and The Paul Wheater Band perform in theatres and Churches. Show duration up to 2 hours. Show covers straight country through to Gospel.

Music Style 50s and 60s Country

Musical Influences Jim Reeves, Chet Atkins, Anita Kerr

Similar Artists Jim Reeves

Artist History Paul Wheater with various band members has been a professional entertainer for more than 30 years. Performed in all kinds of venues, from Working Mens Clubs and small Country Music Clubs to most of major theatres including The London Palladium.

Group Members PAUL WHEATER plus various musicians. Current band includes: PAUL SMITH (drums) has played on hundreds of hit recordings including Jimmy Nail's Crocodile Shoes album. RAY JOHNS (Keyboards) MD for numerous top shows including Al Jolson Story. MATTHEW SIMPSON (Bass)Just as good on string bass or electric. Also on a non-regular basis JERRY HOGAN (Steel and Guitars)Arguably Britain's No.1 steel player. Has appeared on television numerous times with pop and country stars including Wet Wet Wet, Albert Lee, Jarvis Cocker. Toured with Jim Reeves.

Instruments Piano, Drums, Bass & Guitars.

Albums Numerous both Country and Gospel.

Press Reviews Numerous in national and regional papers and also country and gospel magazines. Favourite was London Evening Standard following Palladium show. Headline: "Country Boy takes Palladium by Storm"

Location Whitby, North Yorkshire - United Kingdom

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