The Redwood Band  was  formed  around  1995  during  the  time  of  the   very  popular  MTV   unplugged series.  They  began  as  an  acoustic  duo  of  Graham  and  Russell  before  Bringing  in  Stefan  on  percussion.  The  band  are  very  popular  around  the Chelmsford  pub  circuit, especially when they play at The Cross Keys in White Notley.