MEET THE BAND
TOM
Lead Vocals
Tom Baker is a multi instrumentalist, vocalist, lyricist/brief writer and international recording artist currently based in the South West, UK.
Whilst currently signed to the UK's #1 Independent Publishing firm - Notting Hill Music Publishing, Tom has had the pleasure of writing and delivering vocals for the likes of Gorgon City, Benny Benassi, Franky Wah, Rita Ora, Dizzy Rascal, Deadmou5, BTS and many other artists/producers from across the globe.
Mostly performing as a solo singer, Tom has been described as a musical stalwart, sensational lyricist and highly entertaining performing artist and is now a big part of the Urban Party Project.
RESHMI
Lead Vocals
Reshmi started her singing journey as a teen growing up in southern Spain, she was spotted at her favorite karaoke bar and was asked to join a touring show as a Diana Ross tribute act. It was here that she developed a taste for the stage and continued on singing in many bands in various cities along her travels. Her experience ranges from dancehall music to jazz, but she is a soul singer at heart. She is now our lead female vocalist and the true heart and soul of the Urban Party Project!
DEAN
Lead Guitar
When asked to provide a bio for the band Dean's response was "I play guitar, the end". Dean's place in the band has been secured by his dazzling smile and his impeccable "Dad" dancing!
When hes not snapping strings hes arguably one of the best lead guitarists in the southwest!
IAN
Keys / Synth
Ian has played keyboards in countless bands covering Blues, Soul, Funk and Folk, having started playing at age 8. His claim to fame is having played the Royal Albert Hall's Steinway grand piano. He plays Piano, Synth and Hammond Organ in the UPP band.
Ian has also recently learned how to play the black keys too.
CHRISTINE
Saxophone
Christine had her first play of Sax at 39 years old and was in love immediately. Christine was volunteering at Plymouth Mind, supporting those with mental health problems to express themselves through music, which led to numerous public performances playing the sax and this is where it all started!
Christine then went on to run and play at a weekly ukulele workshop playing at numerous events including the Lord Mayors day. Christine continued to play the Saxophone at open mic nights from which a band was formed. After many gigs around the pubs and clubs of Plymouth, Christine found herself looking for something new. This is where she found the Urban Party Project!
MATT
Bass Guitar
Matt has been playing bass for over 20 years and has played over 300 gigs throughout the south west of England. Originally a guitarist, Matt switched to bass guitar when he joined his first band. He found the bass was much better suited to his personality and he has developed strong sense of groove and loves to get people moving. Much happier at the back of the stage holding it down and is where the UPP's solid back line begins.Â
Matt is most at home playing soul and motown but he has been known to add the bottom end in funk, indie, reggae and pop ensembles.
DARYL
Drums
Daryl started playing the drums at the young age of 8 years old. Completing his Guildhall Grade 8 by the age of 14, he has continued to play in various band throughout his musical career. From many years in brass bands, which is where his technical ability and strength in reading came from, to then originals bands playing in festivals all around the country and finally settling in the covers band deciBelle for 9 years playing weddings and private functions throughout the southwest.
In 2018, Daryl decided to move on and find something different. After a few years looking, instead of joining another band, he decided to manage one of his own. This is when the Urban Party Project was born!