Following the departure of Phil Dando following the Spring Festival Last month, the vacant Bass Trombone seat has now been filled by Barrie John. No stranger to the band, Barrie having been a member of the band previously and filling-in at the Welsh Open earlier this year to help the band to its 3rd place podium finish. The band are extremely please to welcome him on a permanent basis, and he’s already looking forward to playing Checkmate and taking to the stage at the Nationals in September.