band biography

Cherry is a six-piece cover band performing a range of music from the 60’s through to current Top 40 Chart Hits. With an amazing song repertoire, Cherry can cater for all ages and event styles.

All members of Cherry are experienced musicians and entertainers, some of which are undergraduates at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA). Cherry is regarded as a highly professional and reliable Perth Band in the entertainment industry.

Cherry can perform in a variety of formats for all Corporate Events and Weddings including:

• Acoustic Duo / Trio
• 5 or 6 Piece Acoustic Band
• Full 5 or 6 Piece Band

Cherry own and operate their own sound and lighting equipment including special effects. Cherry not only provide your event with great music and entertainment, but also fantastic sound and a lighting show to be remembered.


eddi - lead vocals

Eddi is an original member of Cherry the Band and has been performing with the band since it began in October 2004. Singing since the age of 12, Eddi brings strong vocals to the front line singing the likes of Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Kelly Clarkson and The Veronicas. Eddi uses a Beyerdynamic radio microphone, Beyerdynamic In-Ear Monitors with Shure E5 ear-pieces.


matt - guitar & vocals

Matt, like Eddi, is an original member of Cherry. Matt is the mastermind behind the scenes managing the band members and musical direction. Matt has been performing since the age of 14 in bands such as 'Xposse', 'Sweet Revenge' and 'Skin Deep'. Matt has a large guitar collection, however on stage uses a Fender Stratocaster Deluxe USA 50th Anniversary guitar as well as endorsing Yamaha guitars. Matt also uses a Beyerdynamic microphone.


luke - keys & vocals

Since starting piano lessons at age 7, Luke has continued to pursue music as a hobby, and more recently as a career. Having sung and played keys in various bands in the past Luke now plays keys and sings for Cherry. Luke is a music student at WAAPA and is currently enrolled in the Contemporary music Advanced Diploma majoring in voice and next year hopes to crossover into the jazz stream to complete a Bachelor of Jazz. Luke writes his own original tunes and has plans to record soon.


rhys - bass

After cutting his teeth almost 4 years ago in youth group bands, bassist Rhys Bishop has come a long way having toured internationally with Planet Shakers and performed for packed stadiums with Youth Alive. A self confessed bass addict, Rhys is a drummers dream with his deep sense of groove, but also has a strong repertoire of ear candy tricks up his sleeve when necessary.


mikey d - drums

Starting drums at the age of 14, Mikey went on to do session work and by the age of 18 began touring and recording throughout Australia playing alongside Rob Scott (The Mixtures), Nathan Gaunt, Sherwin & the Blue Band and Perth Producer FDEL. Mikey D joined Cherry in 2006.