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.
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After several months of searching for
the right vocalist for Agnetha's part he was joined by:
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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.
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Dave
and Tami are essentially th
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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.
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Steve James
Steve began working with ABBADabbaDoo as Bjorn having
previously performed in many venues throughout the
Uk and Abroad.
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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.
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