The Current Crop of Cricketers

Jonty O’Callaghan

Buddy

Jonty O’Callaghan is an Actor, Musician and Writer currently based in London. He trained at Guildford School of Acting. Most recently, he debuted his one-man sketch comedy show: Jonty O’Callaghan’s Got Some Notes to 5 and 4 star reviews at the Camden Fringe Festival. He is absolutely thrilled to be returning as Buddy with the Cricketers to tour the UK. The music of the 50s and 60s ignited his passion for guitar and singing and he can’t wait to get started!

Jason shaw

Guitar

Jason shaw has toured the UK extensively playing rock and roll and is overjoyed to be rejoining the cast of Buddy Holly and the Cricketers for this summer tour. A big fan of Buddy from childhood Jason is very excited to play these hits again. Rave on!

Alistair Duff

Keys

Ally is a proud Glaswegian keyboard player now based in Yorkshire. Although classically trained, he was drawn to the spirit of rock ’n’ roll during Glasgow’s vibrant late-80s music scene, where he performed and recorded with a variety of original bands.

In the 90s, Ally joined the acclaimed, soul and blues band, Big Vern and the Shootahs, (often referred to as Glasgow’s House Band) earning national recognition (with regular performances at Scottish FA Cup Finals) and securing prestigious support slots alongside iconic artists including Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd and The Blues Brothers Band.

From the 2000s to the present day, he has continued to perform, record and tour with a wide range of blues and rock acts, spanning both original projects such as the Leeds cult-indie outfit Bagman, and celebrated ‘tribute’ productions including The Blues Brothers.
Most recently, Ally recorded piano and synthesizers for Ruby Duff’s latest album, and the golden thread of 60s rock ’n’ roll continues to shape his sound and style. A lively performer, Ally is thrilled to be part of the cast of Buddy Holly & The Cricketers.

Louis Rodney

Drums

Louis ‘2 six’ Rodney is the man that wields the wood. Playing drums his whole life, Louis has performed in multiple countries and venues from the Dublin Castle in London to a random crossroads in Slovenia. He’s one of the masterminds behind ‘bumb’, a trio that serves up theatrical disco Disney hits with a side of lights that he programmed himself. Louis has also played with artists like Phildel (100 million+ streams), Matt Kent and Ethan Holt. His rock ’n’ roll drumming is known to make even the most tired toes tap and bodies boogie

Harry Humphries

Drums

Harry Humphries is a UK-based drummer and percussionist with a background in musical theatre, cruise ships, tribute shows and live performance. His work has taken him from London’s West End to international cruise contracts and European tours, with credits including Choir of Man, Summer: The Donna Summer Musical, P&O Cruises, Warner Leisure Hotels and A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac.