The Bitter Springs

London, UK. Simon Rivers: Vocals, Guitar Andrew (Andy) Deevey: Bass Paul McGrath: Drums Paul (Wizard) Baker: Keyboards Phil Martin: Violin Nick Brown: Guitar Kim Rivers: Vocals Indie/postpunk UK rock band from Teddington. Originally known as Last Party from 1985. In 1996 the name changed to Bitter Springs. For nine years they were essentially a moderne incarnation of Subway Sect, Vic Godard's backing band.