Meet the Abbamania Band

Luke Bradshaw - Guitar

Luke was born in Cardiff and started playing guitar age nine. After studying classical guitar and passing grade 8 at fifteen he switched to the electric guitar and went on to study on the Berklee music course.

Since then Luke has worked in many different bands on various different projects, in both a recording and performance capacity, as well as teaching guitar in and around South Wales . Some of the more recent performances include:

Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds (UK), The America Four Tops (UK), Hold tight It’s 60s/70s Night (musical director, touring UK/Europe), The Ultimate Classic Rock Show (musical director UK), The Ultimate Unplugged show (musical director UK).

As well as recording for various different artists on CDs. TV and radio, Luke runs his own recording studio and performs in his own band Coolhand who are just adding the finishing touches to their debut album.

Ryan Aston - Drums

Ryan was brought up in South Wales and started playing drums at the age of 18. Although a late starter, he is now one of the finest drummers in the UK , having toured extensively with various artistes including Bonnie Tyler. Ryan is also a regular player on national television and radio shows. He recently played to a packed audience of over 13,000 people at the millennium stadium, Cardiff , Wales.

Ryan’s recent theatre credits include the tour of the highly successful musical Amazing Grace. He has also been fortunate to tour all over the world with Abbamania including Europe and South America.

He is a highly popular member of the band, who adds style, flare, fun and commitment.

Pablo Roberts - Bass Guitar

Pablo was born in Aberdare, South Wales, UK on June 13, 1984 from Mexican / Welsh ancestry. Pablo follows in the footsteps of his father Richard, who is one of Wales's most in demand session keyboard / piano players and also Max Boyce's Musical Director of a number of years. Pablo picked up the bass at the age of 13 and hasn't looked back since.

At the age of 15, Pablo became a regular member of the NYJOW (National Youth Jazz Orchestra Wales) and was lucky enough to perform alongside some great musicians, including Jools Holland as part of BBC Music Live.

In addition to his work with Abbamania, Pablo has played bass with Max Boyce, Mike Doyle, Owen Money, Peter Karrie and for BBC Radio Wales. Pablo has already been privileged enough to have performed in such major venues as the Royal Albert Hall, The Festival Hall London and more recently, the new Millennium Centre, Cardiff at this years Royal Variety Performance.

During his busy performance schedule, Pablo managed to spend four years studying Multimedia at University in Swansea and now runs his own Multimedia Design Company from his home in Porthcawl, South Wales.