The idea of an UNPLUGGED RHYTHM BAND originated when I was at a restaurant and the band was playing too loud. I couldn’t hold a conversation whilst I was eating with friends, having a catch up. It was then that the “unplugged” idea struck me to form a Combo that can provide un-obtrusive background music but can be versatile enough to “change” mood when required. I wanted to provide instant music without amplification, with minimum set-up time. Whilst looking through the classified ads I saw an advert for some Congas. It jumped off the page at me and the “sound” in my subconscious came to life. Guitar, string bass and conga drums. But find the musicians? It was only by chance at a dinner party, when asked if I was going to write another musical that Rob Russell responded to my idea of “unplugged”. “I play string bass” said Rob......”What” said I and away we went!! However, finding a Conga player? Difficult, but eventually after a local advert we found Fred who strangely enough lived mid-way between Rob and I, here we are together having fun!