Graham

Graham Curtis - Drums, Backing Vocals

Joined the Band

1989

Key Facts

Graham joined the band at its inception in 1989. Formed by legendary local music hero Mike Davis, the band was very different in those days. Delving Deep into Mikes love of Deep South Boogie and Status Quo, three Chords played loud was our motto. Blues became more of an influence with the introduction of the local Blues King John Wines on lead guitar and over the years with many line ups, the band has evolved dramatically into the party animal it is today. Before JAK THE LAD Graham was a member of two local own material bands " The Magnetics" and " The Escape Committee" the former cutting two tracks onto a compilation album " Shots in the Dark"..highly sought after by post punk vinyl junkies. Graham's main role in the band is to keep the thing together and stop Mossy trying to get us to do some Sinatra.

Favourite Gig

Any of the Kyps support slots

Joe

Joe Joubert - Keyboards

Joined band

2013

Key Facts

Joe Joubert is JAK THE LAD's keyboard player, is the newest (and youngest) member of the band, and joined Jak The Lad at the end of 2013. Joe played his first public gig at Inferno in Bournemouth in early 2014. Joe is a classically trained pianist, read and write music but can also play by ear. He started piano lessons aged 6 and carried it through into his late teens. Joe also produced electronic music and is a keen Tech House and Techno DJ. Joe is a colourful character and is always up for a laugh

Favourite Gig

Cant remember

Mossy

Paul Moss - Lead Vocals

Joined band

2003

Key Facts

Mossy is JAK THE LAD's lead singer and joined the band in the summer of 2003 and played his first public gig at Mr. Kyps in Parkstone, Poole in December that year. JAK THE LAD is Mossy's first band, however, he has a long and chequered musical history having been thrown out of St. Mary's Church Choir in Bodmin, Cornwall at the age of 10 years old for punching another chorister in the nose for taking the mickey out of him for having to sing soprano on 'Away In A Manger' during the Christmas carol concert. Mossy is a veteran of more than 250 JAK THE LAD gigs and is also responsible for gig bookings and kicking the arses of his feckless band-mates.

Favourite Gig

Supporting 60's legends 'The Animals' at Mr. Kyps in Poole.

Pablo

Paul Pampin - Lead Guitar

Joined the Band

1997

Key Facts

Paul plays guitar, and having been rhythm guitarist for many years whilst John Wines was lead, he now has the opportunity to put his stamp on the new Jak the Lad sound. Paul has played for other bands including local band Insatiable. But he enjoys the range of musical influences that Jak the Lad has. Music has always been a big part of his life coming to fruition when hearing David Gilmour and Pink Floyd.

Favourite Gig

Green Room, Boscombe - One man and his dog!

Geoff

Geoff Stevens - Bass

Joined the Band

By accident

Key Facts

Was only meant to play one gig. Thirteen years later he is still here. After years of looking after other musicians Geoff was encouraged to play bass by Tim Beacock of 80s legends dirt dance. Both formed Kriya an original indie punk outfit. Days after the dramatic split of Kriya Geoff got the call from mike Davis. Apart from a year off trying to pass his BSc in Chemistry he is back filling up our bottom end.

Favourite Gig

70th birthday party at some dodgy pub in Poole