The CS English Barn Dance Band ref: 4311

The CS English Barn Dance Band

An all English Barn Dance Band, the Band comprise four musicians and a caller who provide lively and exciting dance music for dynamic dances. The band formed in 1988 and the line up consists of:- Andy - melodeon, concertina, saxophone and clarinet; John - electric bass guitar, recorders and whistles; Liz - recorders, concertina, saxophone and percussion; Mike - calls; Rob - guitar and mandola.

The musical repertoire of the band is based mainly on traditional English dance tunes and music written by Andy. This is complemented by classics from 1066 to 1966! The talented line up of skilful multi-instrumentalists plays in a wide range and variety of styles and draws on influences from traditional roots, folk rock, jazz, and rock & roll. The music sounds fresh and exciting with no two tunes ever sounding the same.

Testimonials

Village Ceilidh"There was a goodly crowd who enjoyed themselves to the sound of the CS Band - a band who drove the dances along……The tune were very danceable & appropriate"
Folk Festival"The Band fulfilled all promises to be ace."