Virgin Soldiers is an eclectic group of musicians who share a passion to create innovative music and unable to find a genre that fits their music they have created their own – Strock. In April the band celebrated their first official EP release, through the indie label Velvetine.
One of the band’s unique selling points is the incredible rhythm and energy of the music – most people don’t realise that the line-up doesn’t include a drum kit, until it is pointed out to them.
Formed in the summer of 2009 by singer/guitarist/songwriter James Beeny the band creates an exciting sound. James loved the idea of combining contemporary with classical instruments. He had a head full of violin, viola and cello parts but like many self-taught musicians was unable to put the music down on paper. He was lucky enough to meet Mike Parkin, a classically trained violinist, who was able to write down James’ sometimes unorthodox ideas.
They have since been joined by singer/pianist Gina Georghiou and they now work together to produce the sound that is uniquely Virgin Soldiers. The line-up is completed by bass and guitar player James Luke; violin and viola player John Hinchliffe and cellist Hannah Masson.
