The Band
Who are Alterego?
Who are Alterego?
Noel
Noel
Noel sings lead vocals and also plays the Mandolin, Guitar, Bass and Mandola. He has a passion for Folk, Country and Rock.
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 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 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 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.
Noel loves performing live and puts a huge amount of energy into performances.
Olga
Olga
Sadly Olga passed away in early April 2024.
Sadly Olga passed away in early April 2024.
Stephen and Noel continue to play as a two piece band with accompaniment.
Stephen
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 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.
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.
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.
Stephen loves performing live both with the band and as a solo artist.
Occasionally Alterego are joined on stage by guest musicians