Ophiuchus (band)

Ophiuchus
Ophiuchus in 1987. Left to Right - Pete Causer, Pat D'Arcy, Myke Vince, Jon Cousins, Xavier Tutein
Ophiuchus in 1987.
Left to Right - Pete Causer, Pat D'Arcy, Myke Vince,
Jon Cousins, Xavier Tutein
Background information
OriginCastle Combe, England
GenresProgressive folk, alternative rock, folk rock
Years active1986–1991; 2010.
LabelsOphiuchvs Recordvs [1]
Probe Plus[2]
MembersJon Cousins
Pat D'Arcy
Simon Cousins
Martin Sawyer
Craig 'Ed' Grimshaw
Simon 'Bud' Millais
Pete Causer
Xavier Tutein
Myke Vince
Glenn Wardle
Mike Slater
Mike Badger
Dave Woodward
Andy Hargreaves
Steve Carvey
Dave Clifford
George Laidlaw
Gary Price
Paul 'Wil' Wilson
Jack 'WestWayy' Cousins

Ophiuchus are a folk/roots rock group from Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England, formed in 1986 by twin brothers - guitarist Jon and bassist Simon Cousins, with saxophonist Pat D'Arcy and photographer, graphic designer Martin Tom Sawyer.

A variety of musicians have performed with the band, including drummer Ed Grimshaw (later of the Warm Jets) and the La's co-founder Mike Badger. The main line-up (1987–1989) was: Jon Cousins (lead vocals/guitar/tin whistle) and Pat D'Arcy (saxophones), with Pete Causer (melodeon/flute/bodhrán), Xavier Tutein (bass), and Myke Vince (drums)

The band released the double A-side, "Serpent And The Bearded King"/"Song For Pym" (produced by Climax Blues Band guitarist Pete Haycock) on their own label, Ophiuchvs Recordvs, and an album on Liverpool's Probe Plus label.

Ophiuchus performed their last concert at the Ashton Court Festival in 1991.

In 2010, after a break of nearly 21 years, the original line-up of the band reformed to perform a number of 'Ophiuchus Reunion' concerts - including an appearance at the 40th anniversary of Glastonbury Festival.[1]

  1. ^ Henderson, Dave (editor). The 2010 Official Glastonbury Programme. 2010. page 82. Q magazine