Rob van Sante
(vocals, guitars, synthesizer, percussion, programming)

Rob is a guitarist of exceptional skill and subtlety.  He was born in the Netherlands
and begun playing guitar at an early age.  As his interest in music developed, he
became influenced by the best of Folk, Rock, R&B and Blues.
    During the 1970's, 80's and 90's he toured extensively throughout Europe and has
also played in North Africa and the Middle East.  He has worked with such stalwarts
of the British Folk and Jazz scene as Danny Thompson, Jon Strong, Tom Napper
and Tom McConville.  In resent years Rob has lent his ears to the Battlefield Band as
their sound engineer for both live and recorded work.  He continues to accompany them
on all their tours as their 'fifth' member and when not on the road, Rob can be found
at work in his recording studio in his home town of Leeds.
    Rob is also an excellent lead and harmony singer.  As well as fine interpretations of
traditional and contemporary material he also writes songs on topical issues and his own
experiences.  All these strands come together to make a perfect foil to Alan and his music.