Song writer, Cello, Double Bass and Guitar.

Arty describes himself as a posh Geordie due to his habit of drinking expensive red wine from a Brown Ale glass and having been brought up in Newcastle. Arty did a stint at Chetham’s Music School in Manchester where he honed his ‘Cello playing skills and learned to play Double Bass. When Arty returned to the North East he went to Sunderland University and became a teacher. Teaching encouraged Arty to broaden his skills and become a more rounded musician, picking up the guitar and piano as instruments he preferred to compose with. Since forming Gladstone with Ruth the band have diversified from being a band who only performed original material to a band who can also perform brilliantly as a wedding, pub, club and function band. Over the years Gladstone have worked very hard performing over 100 gigs a year for the last six or seven years.

Drums

John came to the band five years ago and has brought his immense experience to Gladstone’s mature sound. John has played with too many bands to mention over the thirty odd years he’s been playing. When in London John worked as a professional drummer and came scarily close to success on occasions. Back in the North East he played in various residencies before having to take a break from drumming due to family commitments. When back on the scene John played with a lot of blues bands and wrinkly rockers before joining Gladstone. Gladstone’s diverse range of styles attracted him to the band after years of playing the same old stuff over and over.

Denny Mochan - Bass Guitarist, Vocals.
Denny was born in Balloch on the ‘bonnie banks’ of Loch Lomond and first started playing acoustic guitar at the age of 12. At 17 he moved on to bass guitar to add to his versatility and because he liked low notes! Denny first played with Scottish dance bands and progressed to rock bands. He moved to Northumberland in 1979 and in 1982 formed The Diesel Cowboys Country Music Band. With the "Diesels" he went on to win many awards including the ultimate Best of British Award 2003 and again in 2004, and the band represented Britain across Europe and the Home Counties, including Ireland and the Scottish Isles. Denny left the Diesels in 2008 as the heavy touring schedule interfered with his desire to have a relatively normal life. Denny has, over the years, played with Sidney Devine's band The Legends, Los Cojones del Perro, East Coast Heroes plus many more. Denny has now settled in with Gladstone providing a solid bass line with his five string Musicman, and powerful backing vocals. Denny is a huge asset to Gladstone and an upward transformation is already apparent.

Gladstone offer a versatility few others can match. They are available as a full band: Arty on ‘Cello, electric guitar and harmonies, Ruth on Lead vocals and keyboard, Denny on electric bass and harmonies and John on drums and percussion. As an acoustic duo: Arty on ‘Cello, acoustic guitar, harmonies and bass drum, Ruth on Lead vocals, keyboard, snare drum, tambourine and cymbal. As an acoustic trio: as above but with Denny on acoustic bass, lead vocals and harmonies.