After thirteen years as the front woman for groundbreaking band, The Gathering, Anneke struck out on her own in 2007. A successful solo career quickly followed, and she has recorded and performed with the likes of Devin Townsend, Ayreon, Within Temptation, Amorphis, prog legend John Wetton and Icelandic folk group Árstíðir.
In 2012, the "Everything Is Changing" album, the first to be released under Anneke's own name, received two Dutch Edison Award nominations in the categories "Best Female Artist" and "Best Album".
In 2015, Anneke and Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon) released their album "The Diary" under the name The Gentle Storm.
In 2017, Anneke’s progressive metal outfit VUUR released their debut album, "In This Moment We Are Free – Cities" which entered the Dutch Album Top 100 at number 2, Anneke’s highest-ever chart position.
Anneke's latest solo album "The Darkest Skies Are The Brightest" (2021) saw Anneke surprise her fans all over again. The largely acoustic based album of story songs showcases an eclectic range of musical styles — from folk, classical and prog to Eastern ethnic music.
Daisy Mae is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Devon, UK whose music is in the style of acoustic jazz and indie pop. She is inspired by musicians with soulful melodies and truthful lyrics such as Bob Marley, Julie London, Billie Holiday, Bob Dylan, and Ella Fitzgerald.
Most of her songs are in the form of social commentary, with lyrics that focus on stepping off of the treadmill we find ourselves on and making a change.
R&D is the collaboration between the soundscape music of Rick Armstrong and the guitar creativity of Dave Foster, inspired by artists such as Tangerine Dream, Vangelis, Jean Michele Jarre, and Klaus Schulze.
Rick, who is also a member of Edisons Children with Pete Trewavas and Eric Blackwood, has released 3 albums of his own - "Infinite Corridors" in 2021, "Spatial Elements" in 2022, and "Chromosphere" in 2023. Work on the next album has begun and a release is expected in 2025. Rick has also played bass with Steve Rothery and Friends in Chile and keyboards with Lonely Robot on Cruise To The Edge 2024.
Dave is well known to Marillion fans as part of the Steve Rothery Band and has played on Marillion Weekend stages more than anyone else outside of Marillion. He has also contributed to songs on each of Rick's albums. Besides his own solo work (2 albums), The Dave Foster Band (3 albums) and SRB, Dave has played with a number of other bands, including Big Big Train, Panic Room, and Mr. So & So, as well as making a long list of guest live appearances.
