American musician Nile Rodgers co-founded the band Chic alongside writing and producing records for big names including Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Madonna, Duran Duran and many more.

Freak Out are an eight piece band who were formed in 2022 after Mike and Carl had the privilege of supporting Nile Rodgers and Chic on the main stage at Hardwick Live festival.

Freak Out consists of the aforementioned founders on drums and guitar. Mike has played since an early age in venues throughout the UK. Carl has played guitar and sung in numerous bands, both function bands and original bands at venues from the Manchester G-Mex to the York Barbican. Additional members are Dan on bass guitar, Andrea on keyboards, Julie on saxophone and Matt on trumpet alongside Claire and Kayleigh on lead vocals.