Meet the band
Matt Bucher
Drums
Matt was brought up on American West Coast music, so it was an obvious choice to assemble American Highway celebrating this music.
Matt has been a professional musician for 30 years playing in many original bands and tribute acts performing throughout the UK.
He has also taught for many years with multiple students becoming professional musicians.
Gary Charman
Vocals
Gary’s music career began in the 70’s when he joined Folk Rock Band 9.30 Fly. The band went on to record an album at the iconic Rockfield Studios for EMI. Later, Gary put a band together as a tribute to Great British Rock under the name “Classic Rock UK” touring successfully for many years.
Gary then went on to join Who’s Next, (as Roger Daltry...who else!) Europe’s top Tribute to The Who touring the Uk & Europe for over 7 years.
Gary currently also plays the music of Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers and formed 'The Tom Petty Legacy' later adding a Fleetwood Mac element and producing Fleetwood Mac and Tom Petty. The Legacy Show.
Mike Goodman
Lead and Rhythm Guitar
As a working guitarist, Mike has recorded and or gigged with ABC, Toyah & Robert Fripp, Wiley, Bucks Fizz (now The Fizz), Living in a Box, Kenny Thomas, Boney M, Belinda Carlisle, Katrina (Katrina & the Waves), Paul Young, Liv Dawson, Nate James, Cass Fox (Faithless), Jake Gosling and Thomas Jules (Rudimental).
Mike had his own monthly column in Guitarist Magazine for 10 years
studying theory, lead and rhythm playing. He has contributed arrangements, content and recordings for the Rockschool Electric Guitar syllabus and worked as a consultant and video contributor for the ABRSM Electric Guitar Journeys. He is one of the team of guitar tutors for Guitar Breaks, a company that offers guitar tuition in residential retreats in locations around the world and he worked at The Academy of Contemporary Music for 20 years as the senior Guitar Lecturer as well as being the Assistant Manager for the performance school for 4 years.
Mike has also written, recorded, and produced music for several TV series and programmes including Wildlife Photographer, Lifeboat rescue and Wildlife SOS. He is an Ultimate Ears artist and has endorsed and demonstrated Palm Bay Guitars, Randall Amplifiers and Fylde Guitars at UK Trade shows.
James Beteridge
Rhythm Guitar
James is a freelance musician with over 20 years experience. He performs regularly in theatres and music venues across the UK.
Aside from performing, James has written and recorded music for TV, radio and web based advertisments.
Andy Rushton
Bass and Backing Vocals
Andy has been playing bass and guitar for as long as he can remember. He has played almost every style of music there is, and has worked in theatre, radio and session recording. But his first love is live music.
He grew up listening to classic rock and blues and is thrilled to have the opportunity to hold down the low end in the band. Andy tries very hard not to look like he’s having a great time on stage. He usually fails.