After beating out several other players in an audition 3 years ago, Jacoby became the first female in Stewart’s group. She quickly transcended the gender novelty and became respected for her music. Now, four women are in Stewart’s 10-person ensemble. Jacoby plays fiddle, mandolin, rhythm guitar, percussion and sings backup vocals.

Holly Brewer a 26 year-old vocalist from Milton Keynes and is the latest talented addition to Rod’s band, she has been settling in over the past few weeks before the band start the next Vegas residency at Caesars Palace next month, SMILER caught up with Holly as rehearsals took place to introduce her to Rod’s fans.