Band Biography's

 

Abba Dabba Doo were formed in 2000 spearheaded by

David St. James

(producer, guitarist, keyboards, sound engineer and bandleader).

 

David's goal was to reproduce the ABBA sound live on stage.


David has had many years experience in the music business and has been associated with music since 5 years old and worked for major companies both in the UK and abroad during his career. Companies include Pontins, Butlins, Haven, Warners, Ladbrokes, Mecca, Shearings, Gala Holidays, Ramada Hotels, Rantasippi Hotels, Copthorne Hotels plus far too many more to mention. David has also appeared on 'New Faces' many years ago.

Benny

After several months of searching for the right vocalist for Agnetha's part he was joined by:

 

Tami

Tami Matisse

Tami is an artiste of vast experience having started her career as a dancer and later moving on to become a 1st class vocalist with the ability to control and win an audience over.

A more than capable lively performer on stage having performed as a solo cabaret, compere, dancer and lead vocalist for many years for all the major corporates in the UK including many shows and pantomimes. For many years she has been lead vocalist for The Ray McVay Orchestra performing in many leading Hotels such as the London Hilton, Dorchester and NEC Metropole. On June 1st she will appear at Buckingham Palace with the 'Jack Hawkins Band' as part of the Queen's Jubilee Celebrations.

 

 

 

Dave and Tami are essentially th

Ally Rob

Ally Wellington

Ally Began her career in entertainment touring in the Cabaret duo 'Cheese before Bedtime'. Clients included Haven,Shearings, Fowlers and Warners amongst others. She then completed a season as resident vocalist in the Summer Spectacular Variety Show for the Isle Of Man Government before going on to join the Cast of 'Hollywood hits' and "Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet' for their UK theatre tours. Ally now plays the role of Frida in ABBADabbaDoo.

Rob Mills

Rob began working with ABBADabbaDoo as Bjorn having previously performed in many venues throughout the Uk and Abroad.

 

James Rawson

Drums/Percussion

James’s musical career has taken him all over the world onboard prestigious cruise liners and within top hotels in the Mediterranean.  From his early days in rock and soul bands to his more recent work in swing, and top function bands, James has vast experience in a wide variety of styles. His most recent work is as a session drummer for many bands and as a private drum tutor in Birmingham and Sutton Coldfield.

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"Flashback" was launched in November 2001 to add versatility to the band and capture the whole 70's era as well as just ABBA. The idea is to cater for the audiences who desire a more generalised theme rather than an ABBA Tribute but also at the same time offer two shows for clients who want the best of both worlds. The band is very colourful and lively and performs it's own dynamic arrangements of the best disco hits of the era designed to keep a busy dance floor going.

Both shows have been performed for clients such as Dorchester Hotel London, Meriden Hotels, Butlins, Mama Mia Touring Show, BMW, B & Q, plus other private clients also experience of filming for the BBC.