The Red Shoes. Our Kate Bush Story

Paul Welsh-Keyboards, is one of the most sought after musicians in the UK! Paul is our Musical Director and started performing professionally at the tender age of only 15. He has over 25 years’ experience as a Classical and Rock musician in the music industry, with numerous bands and adores playing Kate's music. He uses Gem, Roland and Korg keyboards.


CLIVE JOHNSON- is the Rythm Engine and driving force. Clive commenced his musical career as a percussionist at a very early age. During the 1960's Clive's reputation for being one of the UK'S finest Drummers lead the way for demand in accompanying and supporting many of the UK'S star acts in their hey day!!! These included P.J.Proby, The Hollies, Rolling Stones, Adam Faith, The Walker Brothers, The Merseybeats, Gerry And The Pacemakers -The Peddlers, Baron Knights, The Marmalde, The Move, Bryan Hyland, Wayne Fontana, Dusty Springfield, Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, Joe Brown, The Kinks, Herman's Hermits, Freddie and The Dreamers, The Animals, The Zombies, Long John Baldry, Billy J Kramer and The Dakotas, The Searches, Brenda Lee, The Pretty Things, Jumpin'jack Dupree, The Undertakers, The Fortunes, Screaming Lord Sutch, Marty Wilde, Vince Eager, Johnny Carroll, Lulu and many more! Clive uses various drum kits, including Mapex, Ludwig and Greitsch.


Geoff (GG Rickenbacker) is the band`s rock solid bass guitarist, working closely with Clive to provide a tight rhythm section and replicating those Great Kate Bush bass lines! GG, (Ramses to his friends) is a multi instrumentalist and has great experience in the music and media industry. GG has been playing in pro- bands since he was a wee lad! His attention to detail is superb and we use this to great effect when producing our music. GG’s backline and instruments of choice are : Rickenbacker and Fender guitars with Genz Benz / Van der Kley amplification.


On Lead Guitar and backing vocals is the one and only Fito. With an uncanny resemblance to David Rhodes who is Kate Bush’s guitarist for her Before the Dawn tour! Fito is an outstanding guitarist of 45+ years experience and an accomplished musician is his own right! He has a wealth of experience working with Top pro- bands and plays the riffs of Kate Bush’s music effortlessly! With his jovial character- Fito brings a real feel- good vibe to the stage! Fito's backline and instruments of choice are : Gibson, Fender ,Rickenbacker and Martin guitars with Fender, Orange Cornell and Marshall amplification.