Meet the Band
Andy Brunt
Lead Vocals & Guitars
Born and raised in Sussex England, Andy has been playing guitar since age 8, leaning to play a Ukulele given to him by his cousin. Classically trained on guitar and piano at a young age, Andy joined his first band at age 16 called ‘Sahara’ which was also very nearly called ‘Oasis’ but Andy got out voted on the name! In addition to his ‘day job’ as an electronic component designer and manufacturer, Andy has continued to play in bands as a full-time member, as a session guitarist, and as a solo performer, playing and touring throughout the UK and the world. Bands and collaborations to date include Cause and Effect, EOM, Quietly Spoken Gentleman, Ladbroke Groove and Uncommonwealth, session work for Nick Van Eede a.k.a. The Cutting Crew, UK psycho-chill legend OTT with Chris Barker, The Sarah Jay Band and Paul McCartney’s ambient side project ‘The Fireman’ to name a few.
Ruben Brunt
Piano, Keyboards & backing vocals
Born in Vallejo, California, Ruben started playing piano at the age of 5, performing locally and in the UK and Europe, playing organ and keyboards. Ruben studied music and music technology at school and college, and he is an accomplished musician. Ruben also plays drums and percussion (acoustic and electric) and in addition to playing with Uncommonwealth and Ladbroke Groove, he is writing and performing with other musicians and involved in other musical projects, and DJ’s.
Other Band Members
Dave Lawson
Bassist
Jon Leon Guerrero
Drums & Percussion
Jon Leon Guerrero grew up in the influence of the Bay Area groove drummers and brings that emphasis on the feel to the dance floor for your pleasure. In addition to providing drums and vocals for Uncommonwealth, Jon has chronicled his favorite players as cocreator and producer of the Break It Down Show, where he has done deep dives into the creative processes with musicians like Sly Stone, Stewart Copeland, Andy Summers, Taylor Dayne, Nathan East, and so many more.
Doug Marcos
Guitar
Doug Marcos is a lifelong Bay Area based musician. He has played in various Pro bands who opened shows for some of the greatest musicians in the world. He was also in the house band for the Sacramento Kings.