The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo

Neil Thomas - Washboard & Vocals
Neil joined the band in the Autumn of 2002 playing washboard and singing. He went on to play on both of the Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo albums and several compilation CDs. Neil started his own rockabilly band, Big Black Cadillac, in which he took centre stage as the lead vocalist. In 2007 Big Black Cadillac became Neil's musical priority and is performing regularly around Norfolk and beyond.

John Bates - Banjo & Vocals
John was with the band almost from the start in 2001 but left in 2008 after the arrival of child number 4 in th Bates clan and the launch of his brewery business; The Ole Slewfoot Brewery Company ! He still plays with The Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo from time to time and has a few gigs lined up with us over the summer of 2009. He also plays for Haley Moyses and The Bluegrass Forum and occasionally with Pete Kiwi and his Skiffle Mob.

Clare Funnel - Fiddle & Vocals
Clare left in 2006 after the birth of her bambino to become a responsible mother. She has made a few appearances as circumstances permit and we hope she keeps coming back to skiffle it up whenever she can.

Judith Crass - Fiddle & Vocals
Judith played fiddle with us throughout 2008 but has cut back due to lack of time to fit everything in her busy schedule. She has assured the band that she will come and visit from time to time and hopefully bring her fiddle along.

Sol Philcox - Guitar & Vocals
We were sorry to see the departure of Sol Philcox at the end of 2008 after a year or two's service in the Ugly Dog Skiffle Combo. An extremely talented guitarist who has now emigrated to Nashville to make his name in the Country Music scene. We have no doubt he's gonna do very well and we wish him the best of luck.