Kelli Trottier’s band, The Mushy Peas

ANDREW AFFLECK
(Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Comic Relief)

BURKE CARROLL
(Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Vocals)

JERRY “Dirt” CLANCY
(Drums, Percussion, Vocals)

ANDY THOMPSON

(Keyboards, Accordion, Autoharp, Vocals, Musical Director)

ANDREW AFFLECK
(Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Comic Relief)
Andrew studied music for 9 years at the Ontario Conservatory of Music and privately with John Gowan of the Toronto Symphony. He is a 2 time winner of the Ontario League Accordion Championships, (a well guarded secret), and is a 5 time nominee for “Bassist of the Year” by the Canadian Country Music Association. His many tours abroad include “The Human Rights World Conference” in Vienna, Austria, “The Melbourne Music Festival” in Australia, and “The Davi Suuva Festival” in Karesuando, Sweden. Andrew has backed many international artists. Among these are: Susan Aglukark, George Fox, Bob Newhart and the Arrogant Worms. Andrew is one of the most sought after bassists in Canada for recording and live performance work. Not only for his professionalism, but for his famous and relentlous dry wit!

BURKE CARROLL
(Pedal Steel, Acoustic Guitar, Dobro, Vocals)
Burke (alias: “Bunkysteel”) studied music at the University of Toronto earning himself a Bachelor of Music Degree, which makes him the most “legit” member of the band. Like Andrew, he too has toured the globe extensively backing such artists as: George Fox, The Good Brothers, Shania Twain and The Wilkinsons. A record producer in his own right, Burke brings a level of excellence and knowledge of music and arranging, that makes him an invaluable asset to any project. His credits exceed the amount of space available and his humility would limit the credit he is due. We are honored and blessed to have him as a fellow member of the band.

JERRY “Dirt” CLANCY
(Drums, Percussion, Vocals)
After an extensive career in Toronto backing artists such as Charlie Ekstein, Long John Bawldry etc., Jerry moved to Kingston where he studied music at Queen’s University. His current performance credits include, among others, Memphis Blues Hall of Famer “Georgette Fry” and is without question the most casual member of the band (which, as a drummer makes him an oddity), and his reluctance to “blow his own horn” made getting a comprehensive bio liken to “pulling teeth”! However, it is widely known that Jerry’s ability to “lock” in to a click track while maintaining fluidity, has put him in good stead for recording session work. Apart from his dexterity on anything that one might “hit” Jerry brings another lead vocal to the band equation and his wide vocal range is an invaluable complement to any vocal arrangement.

ANDY THOMPSON
(Keyboards, Accordion, Autoharp, Vocals, Musical Director)
Andy attended St.Michaels Choir School in Toronto for 10 years where he studied piano, music theory and harmony, choral arranging and conducting. His early introduction into electronic music lead to a career in film scoring and to date has composed the scores for more than 300 Canadian Film Productions. His live performance activities include backing artists such as Susan Aglukark, George Fox, the late Colleen
Peterson and the Arrogant worms, for whom he wears the Producer’s hat. Andy loves to tinker with stage effects and has recently increased his life insurance policy as he is looking into designing a pyrotechniques display to be used in the finale of Kelli’s show.