Formed in 2024 as a UK-based studio collective, The SKBs quickly evolved from a one-off recording project into a serious ongoing band built around strong songwriting and seasoned musicianship.
At the core are songwriter Al Sharp, powerhouse vocalist Sara Davey, and Leon Cave (Status Quo) on drums.
Following their debut album Where This Leads Us (April 2025), the band return with a more focused, confident sound for their “difficult second album”, The Next Stop — leaning further into rock and country influences while keeping their melodic backbone firmly intact.
Acclaimed multi-instrumentalist and producer Tom Donovan joins on guitars and bass for the new material, adding extra weight and polish.
About “Hour Glass”
“Hour Glass is about time — not chasing it, not fighting it, but learning to live inside it. It’s a reminder that life moves fast, but the people you share it with are what really matters.”
— Al Sharp
Described by Indie Rock Radar as:
“If you’re missing the raw sound of live bands, The SKBs bring it back in force.”
Band members and instruments played:
Al Sharp – songwriter
Sara Davey – lead vocals
Leon Cave – drums (Status Quo)
Ben Porteous Butler – keys
Tom Donovan – guitars / bass / producer
For fans of:
Tom Petty, Eagles, Chris Stapleton, Bryan Adams, Bad Company, Fleetwood Mac, The Rolling Stones.
Live dates:
18 April 2026 – Three Wise Monkeys – Colchester
19 April 2026 – Three Wise Monkeys – Colchester
The SKBs are proving that independent UK rock can still cut through on quality, authenticity and strong live energy — and momentum is building.
Social media:
https://theskb.com
https://www.facebook.com/share/19HVvYzbmc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
https://www.instagram.com/theskbs
https://www.tiktok.com/@the.skbs
YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@TheSKBs-o6m
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7tzCy6AdgExtYqpDngmHe2?si=3QONmtxcRiWu-Ucxtard-g
