Line-up
Miss Roberts - Lead Vocal, Harmonica
Miss Roberts is the leader and her flamboyant persona has become the look of the band. As principal lyricist and originator of many of the musical ideas, she has put together an act that combines surreal stories, poetry and songs - directing the overall look and feel of the band.
Miss Roberts and Cos - Rude Mechanicals Duo - Miss Roberts and Cos perform Rude Mechanicals songs at smaller venues, art galleries etc.
Jowe Head - Critter synth, Concert Zither, Kaossilator, Thumb Piano, Percussion, Vocals, Electric Guitar etc. etc..
Jowe Head (Swell Maps, Television Personalities, Infernal Contraption etc.) is currently our all purpose - multi instrumentalist; adding sonic delights from home made acoustic instruments and mini-synths to the mix. He’s also found the time to write several songs for the band.
Jeff Blom (Television Personalities) - Drums
Cos - Guitar, Backing Vocals, mixing
Co-writes and arranges most of the music. He’s performed with Anne Pigalle, Alternative TV, Maps Collective (Swell Maps), Infernal Contraption, Sexton Ming, Candide and Anarchistwood performs solo with self made electronics and prepared guitar, works with dancers and performers, notably LAMP, Rockinghorse and Lingering Games.
Marina Young - Bass
Marina has been playing bass in bands for quite a while, including Jowe Head’s Demi Monde and Angel Racing Food. She is a frequent collaborator in many ensembles including The Long Decline, The Unreliable Witnesses, Spew and Candide.