Derek's Profile
I play guitar , banjo and harmonica for Beautiful Poison
Musical Influences: Skip James, Blind Willie McTell, Rev. Gary Davis, Mississippi John Hurt, Sonny Boy Williamson, Tommy McClennan, Blind Blake, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Natalie Merchant, Jerron Blind Boy Paxton ,Scott Joplin, Billie Holliday ,Billy Joel, Dory Previn, Janis Ian, Kate Rusby, Ray Davies, Dire Straits, Gillian Welch, Alison Kraus ,Tommy Allsop, Cassandra Wilson.
Instruments: Taylor T5 guitar,1969 Levin Jumbo Acoustic Guitar, Deering Sierra Banjo, Horner Blues Harmonica, Kala bass.
Favourite Album : Blue by Joni Mitchell
Other interests:Reading, Prehistoric Stone Circles, Antiques, Studio Pottery, Victorian Magic Lanterns
Favourite places: Sweden, Lake District, Northumberland , Barter Books, The Lit & Phil , Dabbawal Restaurant
Favourite Foods :Curry , Carbonarra, Liquorice , Morwick Ice Cream !
Mary's Profile
I play keybords for Beautiful Poison
Musical Influences: Norah Jones, Billy Joel, Tony Corcoran, Eva Cassidy, Rufus Wainwright, Gary Moore, Mary Black, Sally Glennon & Dad, Jerron Blind Boy Paxton, Big Bill Broonzy, Nat King Cole, The Proclaimers, Kirsty McColl, Van Morrison, Sam Cooke, Dolores Keane, The Waterboys, Swanhunt, Chuck Prophet, The Wailin' Jennys, Willie Nelson, Natalia M. King, Beth Nielsen Chapman, Mary Coughlan
Instrument: Yamaha; PSR-295 keyboard
Favourite Album : None Specified
Other Interests: Reading, Cooking, Walking, Antiques, Volunteering at Tyneside Irish Centre,
Favourite places: Lake District, Harrock Hill , Mawddach Estuary, Mawdesley
Favourite Foods : Fish , Pendleton's Twicer
Yiota's Profile
I am vocalist for Beautiful Poison, I also play guitar and Kala Bass
Instruments: Faith Acoustic Guitar
