About the band
The brainchild of eternal Talking Heads superfan Chris Apthomas, Speaking in Tongues have been entertaining audiences since 2005. We are based in Bristol, but we travel wherever we are needed!
Who are we?
Vocals: Jack Challoner
Our lead singer is a writer by day, but takes on the appearance and style of David Byrne by night.
Guitar: Jon Friesner
Our lead guitarist is a primary school teacher … and he could teach Jerry Harrison a thing or two.
Bass: Sol Ahmed
Our bass player looks nothing like Tina Weymouth, but his fingers do the talking just like hers.
Keys: Jonny Velon
On keys is the entrepreneurial Jonny, who is just as cool as Bernie Worrell ever was.
Vocals: Jodi Ahmed
Doing the job of Lynn Mabry AND Ednah Holt, Jodi provides harmony and a woman’s touch.
Drums: Jason Newman
At the drums, keeping everything together, is our Chris Frantz-alike, the fabulous Jason.
Percussion: Myke Vince
Adding flair and a wealth of experience, one of Bristol’s best percussionists, Mike, is our very own Steve Scales.
Does anybody have any questions?
Feel free to reach out.