Paul Orchard
Drums & Percussion ~ Jessie Che Band
Paul first picked up a set of drumsticks at the age of 18 and began his music career as a member of Pickaxe and the Windy City Blues Band. Building on the experience gained in these bands Paul joined the ‘Shakin’ the Blues’ and country band ‘No Way Out’. For over twenty years Paul has been a member of many successful bands and backed many well known artists including Felicity, Trev Warner, Stuart French, Carol Sturtzel and Craig Giles.
In 1999 Paul looked to broaden his musical knowledge and began studying Commercial Music (Performance). It was at this time that Paul was asked to join the original formation (and subsequently the reformed) Jessie Che Band.
| Fav styles of music? | Rock, Blues and Country |
| Favourite Artists | Sara Storer, Norah Jones, Randy Newman, Ry Cooder, Keb Mo |
| Favourite Bands | From these choices you can see I enjoyed the 70’s!! Little Feat, Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers, Daddy Cool, ‘West Coast’ American bands of the 70’s and good ol’ 70’s Aussie Rock bands. |
| Interests/ Hobbies |
Music, attending concerts and performing Lawn Bowls (just like in Crackajack!) Football Cooking & Entertaining Socialising (having a few quiet pints with friends) |