Jen & Friends

Jennie Matthias

1. Will Jennie be releasing a solo album?

   Jennie's working on it right now!

2. Is Jennie available for gigs?

   Yes.  She may also be available to play events with Skip McDonald.  Email onestopexperience@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

The Belle Stars

1. Will The Belle Stars ever reform?

   Sadly, no.  The band members all have their own careers now and the logistics would be a nightmare to say the least!

    

   

2. Will the second album by The Belle Stars ever be released?

   Sadly, there are no plans to release the second album.  The good news is that the band own the rights to the second album so there's always a possibility it will see the light of day in the future.

3. Will the third album by the 3-piece Belle Stars ever be released?

   Never say never!

4. What are the other band members up to nowadays?

   SARAH-JANE OWEN is a now a certified yoga instructor, sound healer, musician and artist at Pow Wow Lodge in California.

    

   Saxophonist and keyboard player, CLARE HIRST has remained in the music industry and has played tours and sessions with all sorts of artists and has released a number of jazz albums as the Clare Hirst Quartet and the Clare Hirst Band.   

    

   STELLA BARKER, The Belle Stars' acoustic and rhythm guitarist, is now a corporate events manager who also continues to make music, most recently with Ruth's Curtain. 

    

   Saxophonist MIRANDA JOYCE now works as a highly respected make-up artist in the fashion and music industry.

    

   LESLEY SHONE now runs her own PR company with her partner, and waved The Belle Stars flag with Jennie at the Here & Now Xmas 2002 tour.

    

   Keyboard player PENNY LEYTON currently works at DreamWorks Animation in California.

    

   Percussionist JUDY PARSONS is now a technical writer in the computer world...

1-STOP-EXPERIENCE

1. When is the debut album going to be released?

   The CD is now available from the 1-STOP-EXPEREINCE website and also available for download from i-tunes and other download stores.  More information can be found on the 1-STOP-EXPERIENCE website.

2. What tracks will be on the album?

   Check out the 1-STOP-EXPERIENCE website for all the details on the debut album 'PEEPING TOM'.  

3. Can I book the band for a gig?

   The band are available for proper gigs.  Email onestopexperience@yahoo.co.uk if you'd like 1-STOP-EXPERIENCE to play at your venue.