Flight Brigade grew out of two homes in a sleepy Hampshire village that exude music. Old instruments adorn the walls and every nook and cranny is cluttered with old amps and recording equipment. The children that grew up in these homes started making music together, got their friends on board and formed seven-piece Flight Brigade.
Ollie Baines, the eldest of four brothers, writes the songs and is married to the eldest Hughes girl, Miriam (accordion/glockenspiel). Her younger sister, Dorry, plays the violin and arranges many of the instrumental parts. The bass player (Clay) grew up on the same road. The drummer (Blandford) and lead guitarist (Pink) attended the same college as the rest of band, whilst the seventh member (Beraha) they met at the Guildhall School of Music. Keeping the family vibe alive, Flight Brigade are knit together by the second Baines brother who produces all the bands artwork and the third who is their manager and mentor.
In their day, both the Baines and Hughes parents were heavily into the folk scene and have lived on both sides of the Atlantic, with lead singer Baines growing up on a farm in rural Ohio. Classic albums by Fleetwood Mac, Tom Petty, Fairport Convention and James Taylor have always been on heavy rotation and family get-togethers, exceptional home cooking and communal singalongs are a big part of the bands heritage.
It is from this atmosphere that the Flight Brigade sound has grown and developed. With solid song-writing and lyrical poignancy, their music is characterised by infectious melodies, exquisite arrangements and heartfelt energy. The band are currently experimenting with innovative ways to capture their epic live sound whilst performing sell-out shows in London and festivals across the UK.
