Steve - Bass

Full Name: Steven Andrew McMahon The longest serving and oldest member of the band Steve brings with him a range of musical tastes from punk rock to folk rock. Steve is also a recording artist and has albums and singles from his time in Avalon. Steve probably learns songs faster than anyone else weve seen and even manages to remember them, if Dave doesnt change the key too often that is. If anyone can get him to talk about the Helmsdale gig then let us know cos he wont tell us about it! Place of birth: Edinburgh Town youre living in: Edinburgh Instruments: Bass Guitar. Previous Bands: Elevators, Avalon (Medium Wave Band), Buzzard, Fat Ass Blues Band First record bought: Gary Glitter (Rock and Roll part 1) Last record you bought: Steely Dan compilation Influences: Stanley Clark, Mezzo Forty, Spiro Gyra, Steely Dan, Supertramp, Caravan, Camel, Wishbone Ash. To many to mention. Dream reunion: Caravan, Camel. Worst memory: Helmsdale Gig, Please dont ask! Best gig: Edinburgh University, Teviot Row gig, where I was playing in an Edinburgh Festival Show with Avalon and celebrating the release of our first single. It was a total sell out. Favorite TV show/film: Time Team, Horizon/Dark Star Favorite comedian: Billy Connelly Things you hate: Red traffic Lights. Hobbies outside music: DIY & pottering in the garden Childhood ambitions: To be a Musician a Train Driver or fireman Most prized possession: Memories Most annoying habits: Getting old Places to visit: International Space Station. Failing that the Gisa Plateau in Egypt What makes you laugh: Life! If you dont laugh you'd cry Favorite Food/Drink: Medium rear steak / Real Ale