The original and founding Scorchers band members are below. We continue to record and produce great new tracks as well as performing live with an exciting new set and additional line up for 2026.

Ian

Ian - founding member, bass player, production, songwriting

Steve

Steve - founding member, songwriter, production, drummer

John

John - founding member, songwriter,guitar, singer, songwriter

Mel

founding member, singer, songwriter

biography

Although The Scorchers formed in 2017, the band’s musicians and singers each have enjoyed many years of professional performances, touring, and recording sessions.

Individual band members have toured with well-known artists and bands over the past 25 years, including performances at festivals, clubs, private parties, and corporate events in the U.K. and abroad.

The Scorchers are influenced by Reggae, DUB, Rocksteady, Ska, Soul and R&B.

Blending original lyrics and exceptional melodies to form a new and fresh sound – The Scorchers sound!

The Scorchers debut album, ROCKSTEADY REVOLUTION is out now!

The album has 12 original tracks and features FREDDY NOTES on "It's A Scorcher."

The album is fresh and adventurous, and the songs are from the heart. If you like Rocksteady, Ska, and/or Reggae, ROCKSTEADY REVOLUTION is for you.

We are proud of the album, and hope you enjoy it. Head over to our SHOP where you can buy the album ROCKSTEADY REVOLUTION album and share with your friends!

The album was engineered and produced by Ian Dunstan and Steve Carley, lyrics written, and music composed by Steve Carley, Ian Dunstan, John Leonel with Melo Melody and the Scorchers band members.

The Scorchers continue to attract more fans, are getting more radio plays and interviews, articles in magazines, interest from many professional sources and a runner up in an international songwriting competition.

The Scorchers Rocksteady Band is moving forward with their superb original material and concentrating on recording and releasing new music at the moment.

The Scorchers Duo are gigging across the UK and playing to very appreciative audiences.

To see more and book the Duo

please click here.......https://www.thescorchersduo.com/

Jo

Singer

Caroline

Singer & Keys