The Band
The Lite Years are a collective of professional musicians and friends — father and son included — hailing from the leafy suburbs of Hertfordshire and Greater London. Our paths crossed when we all volunteered on the music rota at our church.
Every now and then, we’d come together for one-off, large-scale community gigs and we often ended up in the same band lineup at friends' weddings. We had so much fun and that energy translated seamlessly when playing. After a while, we figured: why not make it official? Thus, The Lite Years was born.
Jessica Jupp
VOCALS
Jess is a classically trained singer with a versatile sound. An alum of Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, she has performed at a variety of events. Her latest role takes her behind the scenes, supporting and organising a 150-strong team of musicians, singers and tech crew at Soul Survivor Watford. With a background in events, she’s a stickler for detail — you can be assured your event is in trusted, capable hands!
In her spare time, Jess is either dabbling in aquathlons, engrossed in a film or wandering around a National Trust property!
Instagram: @jessica_jupp
Geoff Chapman
GUITAR AND KEYS
Geoff is a retired firefighter who is now enjoying a second career as an accomplished multi-instrumentalist. Having learned piano from the age of three and developed a passion for guitar during the height of the Glam Rock era, he has spent a lifetime playing in churches, function venues and concert halls.
A seasoned skier and (motor)cyclist — a veteran of Land’s End to John o’ Groats, no small feat — and an all-rounder at DIY, there’s not much Geoff can’t turn his hand to!
Scott Chapman
CAJON AND PERCUSSION
Scott is a Royal Academy trained musician. He is a regular player in the orchestra pits of London’s West End and the UK-wide musical theatre scene (Aladdin, Moulin Rouge! and Wicked). He is particularly passionate when it comes to jazz and improvised music, so much so, he co-founded the Patchwork Jazz Orchestra. You can also catch him on Disney+ in The Rivals sporting a rather fetching 80’s haircut!
Scott’s creativity extends beyond music to his impressive barista artistry; a skill that will come in handy as a new Dad!
Instagram: @scottchapmanmusic
Coming soon
SAM JOHNSON
CAJON, KEYS AND PERCUSSION
Sam is a producer and multi-instrumentalist — every month we learn of another instrument he can play! Training at Trinity College of Music and the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, he has performed at prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall. From the stage to the classroom, as Head of Music Technology and the Creative Media T-Level, he is sharing his wisdom with students at Elstree Screen Arts. Some have gone on to star in the likes of Black Mirror, Eurovision and Wicked!
For Sam it is all systems go — he is currently knee-deep in planning his own wedding to the wonderful Erin!
Instagram: @s_l_p_johnson