Rachael has played the violin since the age of six and was taught Greek and Irish folk tunes by her first violin teacher. Then it got all serious and she trained hard for the East Sussex County Youth Orchestra throughout her teenage years.

Rach met Kate in the summer of '97 having moved to the Cotswolds. It soon became clear that she and Kate shared many interests including eating, playing the violin, and eating. So when Rach discovered that band practise was really an excellent excuse for chowing down on food and wine, her place in the band was sealed.

When she started at the same University as Kate, the duo discovered that busking was an excellent way to earn their beer money. Drinking and eating is still an important practise factor nowadays, but the drink of choice is now wine. With a good ear for picking up and holding a tune, Rachael is provides the 'diddly bit' - the top end melodies above the band's driving, crunchy, chordal style.