The Ultimate Toto Experience

Get ready for HOLD THE LINE, a brand-new tribute band bringing the legendary music of Toto to life! This powerhouse 6-piece group delivers all the hits, spanning four decades of Toto’s iconic sound. Based in Cornwall, HOLD THE LINE combines top- tier musicianship and passion to recreate the magic of classics.

Expect electrifying renditions of your favourite Toto tracks like “Africa,” “Rosanna, and, of course, “Hold the Line”.

If your a Toto fan, you won’t want to miss Hold the Line live. Buckle up for an unforgettable musical journey that will leave you singing along and wanting more.

MEET THE BAND

Dex Tyler

Dex
Drums

ABOUT

Dex has decades of international touring, recording and shows under his belt. He has gathered a wealth of information over the years and to top it off, he’s a huge Toto fan.

Sven
Bass

ABOUT

Sven Atterton was born in Chelmsford Essex and has been playing the Bass guitar since the age of 14. He studied music at Colchester institute and then was accepted to Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts, studying performance Bass as a major until he graduated in 2010. Sven has played extensively with many musicians and artists in the US as well as performing at some iconic venues, festivals and live on FOX news Chanel. Sven moved back to the Uk to focus mainly on producing his own style of original music and has since produced three albums as well as playing sessions with groups in and around London such as the newly reformed 1980s group ‘PigBag’ In 2019 Sven moved to Cornwall and immediately became involved in the music scene there notably playing along side Carly McKean as well as performing his original music all over Europe.

Adrian
Guitar and Backing Vocals

ABOUT

Played his first gig in 1972 and so is definitely the senior member of HTL!
He brings a wealth of experience from many thousands of gigs across the UK, Europe, and the States but with a new enthusiasm for this tribute to an amazing band.

John
Keys

ABOUT

an experienced self-taught multi-instrumentalist, with keys as first instrument. Last position was the John Paul Jones role in a Led Zeppelin tribute.

Jon
Percussionist

ABOUT

The youngest member in Hold The Line, Jon’s interest in drums and percussion started after being inspired by Cozy Powell. A multi-instrumentalist, drums and percussion are his main instrument and he enjoys playing anything he can hit! His experience covers rock and pop bands, samba bands and a brass band with many gigs played.

Carly

ABOUT

Carlys musical history is extensive filling venues internationally and locally fronting various bands over the past 15 years using her vocal ability to capture a huge following over this time.

Carly has taken a new path in the last 4 years writing recording and releasing music with musician and producer Sven Atterton.

With her ever changing sounds and musical ambition managing to keep everyone interested in what she is capable of next…

gigs

Date Venue Location
22nd June St Austell Band Club St Austell
20th July Lane Theatre Newquay
29th August The Old Bakery Truro
30th August Palladium Club Bideford
14th November The Wharf Tavistock
29th November Forest Arts Centre New Milton
     
     
21st February 2026 Under the Edge Arts Centre Wotton-under-Edge
4th April 2026 Acorn Theatre Penzance

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contact us

Email us: holdtheline1843@gmail.com