Mother Black Cap

Mother Black Cap are a progressive rock band formed in Norfolk in 2004. Playing in the style of 70's progressive bands like Pink Floyd, Camel, Focus but also adding a touch of more modern prog bands like Spock's Beard.

### History[edit]

The band was the brainchild of long term friends and musical Collaborators Martin Nicholls (Nico) and Bob Connell who played in bands together since the mid 1980's. The band first gig was at the Brickmakers in Norwich in Feb 2005 playing a set of totally original material. Many more gigs followed, mostly local pub gigs but appearances at the Peel in Croydon (a top regular Prog venue at the time), Cambridge Rock Festival and performances for the Classic Rock Society cemented their reputation as a worthy Prog Band. 3 albums of original music were released between 2006 and 2013 on Cyclops records which sold well but by 2014 the band had largely lost it's way largely becoming a rock covers band on the local Norfolk gig circuit. The band split in 2014.

In 2018 Bob & Martin decided to reform the band with a new line up to go back to playing their own music, prestigious gigs at HRH Prog, Cambridge Rock Festival, Danfest and local gigs revitalised the band playing old and new original material to appreciative audiences. The new material was recorded and released as a new album 'Caveman TV' in 2023.

### Personnel[edit]

Current Members

* Martin Nicholls (Nico) - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals (2004 - Present)
* Bob Connell - Keyboards, Vocals (2004 - Present)
* Andy 'Fizz' Bye - Bass, Lead Vocals (2018 - Present)
* Martyn 'Mac' McCarthy - Drums (2023 - Present)

Previous Members Dave Neilsen - Drums (2018 - 2022) David (Dins) Newson - Bass, Vocals (2004 - 2014) Iain Jackson - Vocals, Guitar (2008 - 2014) Neil Holmes - Drums (2011 - 2014) Callum Connell - Drums (2010) John Hughes - Drums (2004-2009) Jamie Amis - Vocals (2006 - 2007)

### Discography[edit]

Studio Albums

* In the comfort of your own home (2006)
* The English Way (2009)
* Energy (2013)
* Caveman TV (2023)