The Zoots are lucky enough to have a pool of talented reliable musicians who perform with the band.
Charlie Gregory – Drums
A new addition for 2025, Charlie who is a nominated Young Drummer of the year and still in his early 20s. He is based in Stratford Upon Avon and best known for his social media activities where he quite literally has as much fun with the drums as possible.
Charlie is endorsed by Ludwig and plays the Classic Oak series in Green Burst in the following sizes, 24”x14”, 10”x8”, 13”x9”, 16”x16” alongside a 14”x6.5” Hammered Copperphonic snare. See his instagram here to find out more. Photos by Anna Marie Butler
Neil Hopkins – Bass and Guitar
We first met Neil in 2013 and has been working with us a stand in for nearly 10 years. In 2021 Neil was able to play more shows than ever after Tommy left for Australia during Covid. He is a very talented multi instrumentalist also has his own band called Catch 22.
Pete Emery – lead guitar 
Pete played his first gig for The Zoots at Goodwood Revival in September 2025. He moved down from Aberdeenshire to Wiltshire to work as a reviewer for online guitar reviews see them here
Carla Jade Holley first sang in The Zoots when Harriet was ill in 2025 but Carla has known Jamie for about 15 years from singing in Holiday Resorts and Warner Leisure. Carla has performed in all the various shows The Zoots have performed. She regularly performs at Warner Leisure resorts as a soloist and part of the productions
William Pugsley – Bass and guitar
William did his first few shows for The Zoots in 2025 at Towcester Racecourse, Goodwood Revival and Badgemore Golf Club. He is in his early 20s but has a fantastic knowledge of 60s and 70s music. His Dad (Den Pugsley) is the lead singer and bassist for The Overtures / Bootleg 60s who Jamie has toured with since 2022.
Jamie Cook – Guitar and vocals
Jamie is a super talented singer and guitarist who has played with The Overtures since 2005. He has played alongside Elton John, Robin Gibb from The Bee Gees, Lionel Ritchie, Chubby CHecker, The Darkness, Olivia Newton John, Lulu, Peter Noone from Hermans Hermits. He has also been booked for gigs by Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello.
Lauren Potter – Vocals
Lauren is a trained actress and singer based in Portsmouth. Lauren first performed with The Zoots for their Sounds of the 70s show at Shanklin Theatre in 2024. Lauren has since performed with The Zoots more often and exclusively as the main character for the all new 1960s Talent Show. Lauren also performs with Timeless and Back to Bacharach Theatre show.
Are you an entertaining musician who can sing, shave, smile and interested in working for the Zoots?
Do you sing and play more than one instrument even better!
Please email us zootstheband@gmail.com as we do have opportunities for the right people.
