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

Dave Lawson, bassist, is a Vallejo native who earned his degree in classical guitar performance from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 1993. He’s toured the United States, Canada, and continental Europe and performed with NonFiction, The  Irradicats, The Yaks, The Thirsty Earls, Dead Cat Hat, Grammy-winner Dan Zanes, and as a solo performer and recording artist.  Lawson has authored over 140 digitally accessible songs and has similarly several dozen additional cover songs. Also an avid runner and history scholar, Lawson has been teaching history and music at Vallejo High School since 2001. He resides with his wife Roze in Benicia.

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.

Stacy Starkweather

Bassist

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For bookings contact:

Andy Brunt +1 (707) 853-7056

Email: bruntandy@gmail.com

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For bookings call:

Andy Brunt +1 (707) 853-7056
Ruben Brunt +1 (707) 297-5405
Jon Leon Guerrero +1 (415) 613-6001
Doug Marcos +1 (707) 515-8431

Email: bruntandy@gmail.com

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