After a chance meeting in 1981, Andy joined an unknown band named Modern Romance. Within 8 weeks of joining them, the band had charted with their first hit single, "Everybody Salsa". Andy toured the UK, Europe and the Far East with the band, picking up Gold Discs for tracks and albums released in several territories, including Japan, Venezuela and of course, the UK.
Following the success of the first Shrek movie, which featured Best Years of Our Lives on the soundtrack, Andy felt it was time to unleash the unique Modern Romance Sound to a new generation. He relaunched the band in 1999, this time as lead singer, and the band have toured extensively since that time, making friends all over the world.
ANDY
Natalie Grace joined Modern Romance in 2013 at age 15, making her debut at Looe Music Festival. She has been performing with the band ever since and has also become an accomplished singer/songwriter in her own right, releasing her first 3 singles in 2020 and 2021.
Since graduating with a 1st class degree in music from BIMM London, Natalie Grace has taken on work as a vocal coach, a function singer and a session singer, amongst other things. She played the main stage in Trafalgar Square at London Pride in 2022, debuting an original song to a crowd of thousands, and lent her backing vocals to Modern Romance’s 7 Days on the latest album.
NATALIE GRACE
Steve is a multi- talented musician whose ability as a keyboard player, guitarist and vocalist makes him a valuable part of the Modern Romance line-up.
As well as teaching a multitude of instruments, Steve is also the musical director for party band Symphonic Ibiza, which are a collective who fuse Ibiza dance anthems with a live orchestra, DJs and vocalists.
STEVE
Matt is a professional with a wealth of experience. Since completing his studies at Drumtech and the London School of Music, he has performed all over the world with an eclectic range of artists and has become the drummer of choice for Modern Romance, flying in from his home in Sweden for live shows.
MATT
Growing up in Kent, England in the 1980s, Rob dreamed of emulating his Top Of The Pops heroes. His journey began, like all the best musicians, with a nylon-strung guitar, an Appetite For Destruction bass tab book, and the twin goals of becoming an adequate bass guitarist and getting loads of girls.
After over 30 years on the Kent live music circuit, he continues to live in Kent and divides his time between musicianship and draftsmanship.
ROB
In the late 1980s, Joe was a big part of the House scene, playing percussion in clubs with the likes of Danny Rampling and Andy Weatherhall. He then toured with Spandau Ballet in the late 80s/early 90s.
More recently, Joe has become part of Steve Norman (of Spandau Ballet) and the Sleevz and is a key part of the 80s Pioneers. He has also been heavilly involved with the Jazz scene, gigging with the likes of Peter White, Oli Silk, Marc Antoine and Down To The Bone.
JOE
Karen-Louise has performed all over the world from the Albert Hall to the Kremlin, playing and singing (BVs) alongside some of the best musicians in the industry and backing artists such as Michael Bolton, Jaki Graham, Jocelyn Brown, Heatwave and Beverley Knight.
Additionally, she has featured in the house band for Chris Moyles' Quiz Night, performing with many celebrity guests, including Gary Barlow, Olly Murs and Jason Donovan. She has made other TV appearances on Later...With Jules Holland and Best Christmas Ever - with Alexander Armstrong.
Karen-Louise is also a busy studio session musician, often recording at well-known studios, such as Abbey Road and Air, with past and current clients including Netflix, Grammy Award winning producer Simon Gogerly and Volkswagen.
