Nigel started playing guitar at the age of 9 after his father brought home a Harmony Rocket guitar. From the age of 12 Nigel helped out on occasional gigs with a duo his Dad played in, which wetted his appetite more for the stage. Nigel turned 21 and took his Class 1 driving licence, starting his career as a HGV Driver which he still does today. On the country circuit, people may remember Nigel from around 2002 being part of the duo Blue Rodeo with Paul Taylor. For nearly the last 7 years he has been a solo country music artist working across the UK on a part time basis. He loves singing and playing lead guitar and goes almost everywhere with his partner Joanne. Nigel hasn't looked back since going solo. Now also having played with the Breeze his career he continues from strength to strength.
Thorne is no stranger to the stage, having sung professionally from an early age, enabling him to tour internationally and hone his craft, playing to audiences of a few thousand at a time, as well as a handfuls, at more intimate gatherings.
Phil can be seen performing at many country clubs and festivals around the UK. He is also lead singer with country trio The Long Gone Daddies and performed for many years as lead singer for The Sunset Trio.