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the BAGGAGE HANDLERS
acoustic guitar and vocal duo. Playing classic indie, ska, rock and folk punk covers from the last 30 years. Please ring 07824 787168 for details, email baggagehandlers@hotmail.com or see our MySpace at www.myspace.com/baggagehandlersmusic
BANDAMANIA
Wild and wonderful world music, perfect for ceilidhs, local events and special ‘dos’. Contact Sue 01544 267632.
bear the bagpiper
Experienced Scottish Highland piper for all occasions! Weddings, civil partnerships, funerals, Burns nights, Hogmanay etc. Playing a varied selection of traditional and modern Scottish, Celtic and European tunes. Call 07791 045831 or www.bearthebagpiper.com
the bc all-skas
ska and reggae for dancing and feeling great. Eight musicians of commitment and talent from Bishop’s Castle. Four 20-somethings, two 50-somethings and two in between. We play 70% originals but our covers show what we’re like: Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, Desmond Dekker, The Skatalites, Sam Cooke, Spearhead. For any occasion containing joy, book us. 01588 638712. Listen www.myspace.com/thebcallskas Book: sean.bcallskas@hotmail.com
MARTIN BLAKE
ingerpickin’ good guitar, banjo and vocals, solo or with a variety of great bands, including Blakes III, The Local Heroes and Whiskey River Zydeco Twisters and variations thereof, from duo to six-piece. Pubs, clubs, weddings, divorces etc. Check out the website on www.freenetpages.co.uk/hp/martyblake and www.whiskeyriver.co.uk. Tel: 01432 342018, mobile: 07846 669890 email:martyblake@btinternet.com
BLUSH
- Red Hot Covers Band - Large repertoire and an excellent reputation. Ideal for pubs, clubs, weddings and any other occasion. Contact Jon 01432 820669/07811 453680 www.blushband.co.uk
RUTH BOWEN'S
Gardenia Swing - smooth vocals/d.bass led jazz & swing quartet. Other line-ups from duo to six piece by arrangement. 01874 754565 or email ruthbowenjazz@btinternet.com
canol
folk band. From Welsh and Irish to American old time and French Canadian played on fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Ceilidhs, twmpathau, barn dances, festivals, concerts, parties, birthdays, weddings, anything, any time, anywhere. www.canolmusic.co.uk. Phone Kevin on 01597 840659 or email: kevin@canolmusic.co.uk
casey greene quintet featuring laura collins
is a smooth, swinging group that can be tailor made for any function and features the tantalising vocals and amazing charisma of rising British Jazz star, Laura Collins. With performances that incorporate a comprehensive selection of jazz standards and feature musicians of the highest calibre who produce pieces that are reinterpreted with personality and flair. Casey Greene - sax/flute, Laura Collins - vocals, Ben Thomas - trumpet, Tom Greenhalf - piano, Simon King - bass, Miles Levin - drums. www.caseygreene.com casey@caseygreene.com 01743 356789.
2CV-
New girl vocalist, new line up and a new mix of latin, jazz and modern grooves. To book for pubs, weddings, parties etc call Neil Church 01584 877559, Website: www.2cvmusic.co.uk
DEEP ELEM
are a quality bluegrass/country-picking duo in the spirit of ‘Oh Brother Where Art Thou?’ and Bob Dylan featuring vocals, guitars, mandolin and harmonica. “This record has all the ingredients to push it to the top of the Americana pile” - Americana UK on their album ‘Lost in the Woods’. Call Benet on 07772 700539 or Ben on 07841 993888.
DEJA VU
are a totally live three piece band using guitars, keyboards, electronic drums and vocal harmony to create their unique blend of 60s nostalgia, classic pop, etc. Like the music they play, they have matured well! To see and hear us visit our website www.dejavutenbury.com or contact Bill Pitt on 01584 819394.
DIRTY RAY
Renegade roots. ‘Gut-bucket, workbench blues’ Mojo. ‘Plug him in and watch him go!’ Sheep Music. 01982 560710 / 07904 079469 www.dirtyray.co.uk
DISKAN
Irish, Breton & Balkan trio (fiddle/bouzouki/flute/guitar), available for concerts, private engagements, ceilidhs (with caller & P.A.) Website (with music!): www.diskan.co.uk, tel: 07588 858010.
ELTON JOHN TRIBUTE ARTIST
Weddings, parties, functions etc. Show contains songs from the 70's,80's,90's and present day. Excellent vocals and look. To listen, view and book visit www.marcusandrew.co.uk or Tel: 07931 483832.
FLATWORLD
roots ‘n’ grooves from Eastern Europe and beyond. Lively six-piece band with magnificent tunes and kicking rhythm for your festival, wedding, party or pub. Played on twin fiddles, sax, guitar, bass and djembe. Contact Neil on 01684 569611 or 07866 021489; visit www.flat-world.org.uk or email info@flat-world.org.
THE FLOK
Contemporary roots pop, refreshing and versatile. Classy interpretations of material ranging from Pink and Lily Allen to KT Tunstall and Missy Higgins, alongside older classics by Blondie and The Cranberries. Kate Thomas sings, ably assisted by Luke, Mills & Jackson. Kate 07816 156020, Dave 07967 029159, Tommy 01686 624289.
FFONIC:
with foot-stomping rhythms and haunting harmonies, Ffonic plays an uplifting, eclectic repertoire of traditional music from just about everywehere for fairs and festivals, celebratory parties, ceilidh dances, charity events etc. Affordable prices. Contact Mark on 01686 412307 or email: ffonic@lineone.net. Website: www.ffonic.co.uk

THE HERBERT SPLIFFINGTON ALLSTARS
featuring SATCH DIXON Excellent ska, reggae, calypso and jazz 5/8 piece with Satch Dixon, charismatic Jamaican vocal/percussionist who has worked with Bob Marley. Also The Art Blank Combo - groove/latin/jazz/reggae 4 piece + Sir Lord Herbert - World Music DJ. 01691 860283
HAGGLEBAG
are a lively, good fun, energetic, often alcohol fuelled 5-piece Irish band with flute, melodeon, banjo, mandolin, guitar, double bass, Early Learning Centre triangle and kazoo. Our music is influenced by, among other the Pogues and Father Ted (Arse! Feck! Drink!) and will guarantee to have you singing and dancing along. Book us now for your party, pub or festival (and we also do Ceilidhs). Contact Liam on 07804 201096 or Lorna on 07854 162748.
HARRY RAY.
Piano/Organist. Weddings, parties, functions. Large repertoire including jazz, classical, pop - old and new, Scot Joplin and blues. 01544 318643 / 07816 776813 harryray00@hotmail.com
HEREFORD BIG BAND
Back with a new repertoire of hot jazz arrangements and contemporary classics as well as all your traditional swing era favourites. Impress your guests! Rowena Gomery telephone 01981 590441.
HOT CLIMATE
The hottest kicking 6-piece party band around. Check out the website www.hotclimate.co.uk phone Charlie 01568 613895 or 01568 613100 or 07702 528088 anytime.
HOOVER THE DOG
Original, quirky music played on bouzouki, accordion & violin. Phone Paul 01544 350315
HOT FEAT SOUL BAND
play a wide repertoire of Soul Music covering a huge range of styles. With sensational female and male lead vocalists plus harmonies we perform world famous legends dating from the 60s to the present day, including Amy Winehouse, Etta James, James Brown, the Blues Brothers, Michael Buble, etc. The 7-piece band features male and female lead singers, 2-piece brass section, and rhythm section of bass, drums, guitar and keyboard. More at www.hotfeat.org.uk or ring 01885 490571.
id
Hereford/Ross based covers band specialising in the best of British Rock. Weddings, parties and private functions. Call Simon on 01989 768028 www.id-music.co.uk email: enquiries@id-music.co.uk
benji kirkpatrick
Powerful bouzouki and guitar player performing his own and traditional songs in unique style. 07816 640306, www.benjikirkpatrick.com or www.myspace.com/benjikirkpatrick.
LADY VANILLA & THE MANILA GORILLAS
This is Jazz, captain, but not as we know it. Come as you are and take in the tunes till you’re feeling good. An evocative mix of standards and surprise covers staged for you by the one and only Lady Vanilla and the Manila Gorillas. Expect the unexpected. Call 07738 264749 / 07966 652191 to book this unique performance band. Web: www.gorillagrooves.co.uk Email: info@gorillagrooves.co.uk
LAST ORDERS
Hugely popular, highly recommended classic, contemporary and soft rock band. Demo CD available. Please contact Shaun 01568 617421 or Graham 07866 593855.
LITTLE RUMBA
A classy four piece band featuring Hugh, John Jacqui & Pete, from The Tango Band and The Rumbajax, playing moody, melancholy music everything from East European and South American to the Blues. Viola, violin, accordion, saxophones, guitar, vocals and bass. 01547 520339 www.myspace.com/littlerumba and www.littlerumba.com
LUNACY
Musical fun with banjo, fiddle and guitar from duelling banjos to the dark side of the moon. Late nights no problem! Call John 01544 230699 or Pete 07950 980345 email eurolott@tiscali.co.uk web http://iacmusic/lunacy or go to You Tube - lunacybanduk.
COVERS
3 piece covers band, female/male vocals, guitars and bass. Playing wide range of music including blues, jazz, rock, folk, pop and own original material. Call Goodrich Music on 01600 890502/01600 890735/079676 11987, email- goodrichmusic@aol.com, website - www.goodrichmusic.co.uk
BOB MARSHALL
"The Entertainer" Solo vocalist/guitarist/entertainer, performing an assortment of covers from 50s to the 90s, from Rock'n'Roll to Reggae, from The Monkees to Meatloaf and all sorts in between. Available for pubs, clubs, bars, weddings and parties etc. With over 25 years experience. “The Entertainer” always delivers a good time. Please phone for more details 01981 250775 / 07990 800217. Email: bob1marshall@hotmail.co.uk Website: bobmarshallonline.co.uk
MELOMANICS
Really fun duo, trio, or full Ceilidh band, more than just great music - stilts as well if appropriate! Modern, traditional and original tunes with a cosmopolitan flavour. (Specialité: Timoléon pour vos soirées Françaises). Ideal for parties, weddings, fund raising events, festivals, shows, pubs, restaurants etc. For more information call Tim on 01743 872973 or Rich 01743 718612, email tim@melomanics.co.uk, website www.melomanics.co.uk
MOSTLY JOHN CEILIDH BAND
Our admirers write: “Zees boys zey know ‘ow to get me going”, Fifi, Croydon. “Damn good show”, Eric, Basingstoke. For your dance, wedding, knees-up or party, don’t delay, phone today! 01568 780534.
MUCH ADO
The band for your ceilidh or barn dance. 4-piece with caller for ceilidhs, barn dances, weddings, parties, shows, fetes, etc. Contact Anne Hill 01597 860427, Alan Oberman 01982 570432 or Peter Watts 01497 831424 or email alan.oberman@gmail.com or peterwatts135@btinternet.com
ODD SOCKS CEILIDH BAND
Traditional dance band based in Shrewsbury with caller. Featuring accordion, fiddle and guitar. Available for parties, weddings, PTA etc. Reasonable fees. Contact Dave 01743 357788 email oddsocks4@o2.co.uk. Website www.oddsocksceilidhband.com
Olugbala Kokumo
Solo artist. Contemporary composer. Music and poetry. African Caribbean Hand Drumming, didgeridoo, singing, poetry and acoustic guitar. Please make booking 3 to 6 months in advance. Also cancellations require a minimum of 30 days notice. - Global: +447899498335 UK Call: 07866 498335 kokumo@btinternet.com. www.youtube.com/okoumo www.myspace.com/olugbalakokumo
quiver
is a dazzling six piece Latin Jazz Band which features musicians from as far a field as Australia and Venezuela. All original repertoire composed by Casey Greene from his influences such as Irekere, Weather Report, Pat Metheny, Tito Puente. Casey Greene - Sax/flute, Simon King - guitar, Edgar Macias - piano, Roger Inniss - bass, Eddie McGuire - congas, Carl Hemmingsley - drums. www.quiver.org.uk casey@caseygreene.com 01743 356789.
RAY STROUD
Versatile electro-acoustic guitarist. Large repertoire from 60s to present day - Beatles, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Neil Finn to Scissor Sisters, Oasis. Also has own material and available as instrumentalist for wedding receptions / special occasions. Friendly, flexible and professional. 07962 916333, 01684 573254 or www.raystroud.com
RHYTHM THIEVES
5 piece folk/rock band combining vocals, flute, guitar, hats, bass, mandolin, hats, banjo, drums and hats to spectacular results. Played by even more talented musicians than any other band in this guide, because we are fabulous and lovely, honest! 01568 770134. www.rhythmthieves.co.uk
THE ROVING CROWS
Funky and upbeat Irish music - guaranteed to get your feet tapping. The Roving Crows are guitar, voice, fiddle, uilleann pipes, flute, drums, bass and bodhran. The mix of instruments and the integration of traditional with modern sounds make for an unforgettable and entertaining experience. With roots in traditional Irish music and influences ranging from country to rock and blues we generate an exciting and charged atmosphere. Looking for a ceilidh band? We do that too and provide a caller. We are available for weddings, private parties, festivals and any venue needing exciting live music. Call Paul or Caitlin on 07896 327069 / 07912 014636. Email: therovingcrows@hotmail.co.uk. Website: www.rovingcrows.com and www.myspace.com/therovingcrows
RUNNING ON EMPTY
playing a wide mix of classics from across the Rock ‘n’ Roll years. ‘Running on Empty’ stamp their own identity on rock, pop, r ‘n’ b and blues. Check out our website: www.running-on-empty.org.uk Telephone 01885 488105.
SECRET STASH
Rockin’ good folk. Fiery fiddle, soaring guitars, pounding rhythms folk rock. Covers, contemporary classics from the 50s to present day. Pink Floyd tribute also available. Phone Nick 01432 359786 or Wizz 01432 263317. www.myspace.com/secretstash07
SILVER BRANCH
Ceilidh/folk band, complete with caller and PA system. Multi-instrumental 5-piece band playing traditional Irish/world music and contemporary tunes. David: 01981 540832, Anna 01981 540181, Isabel 077311 94797.
STEADY EDD & THE BOOGIEMEN
Boogie Woogie and its best, jazz and soul - let the good times roll! Contact Edd, on 01432 769077.
STOMPING GROUND
Lively 3 piece covers band. Classic soul, rock ‘n’ roll, funk, classic pop (Tom Jones, Spencer Davis etc). Fronted by drummer vocalist Richie Lund ex Soul Survivors. Just give us a corner of your bar or lounge and we WILL entertain you. Ideal for parties. Contact Richie 01584 811500/07817 620644 www.stomping-ground.co.uk
SULTANA BROTHERS
Fine R & B from one of the best bands around. Not to be missed! The ultimate foot-tappin’, hip-swingin’ party band. 01568 750633. 07785 85004 / 07912 327058.
the trensetts Rock band:
Good dancin’ - good listenin’. Real authentic music. For parties, weddings, clubs, pubs. Reasonable fees. Contact Gwyn on 01686 625665 / 07831 557292.
THE TRILOBYTZE
are a three-piece psychedelic dance band. Mixing synthesisers, computers, drum machines, violins and vocals into a poetic psychedelic melange. Video backdrops, colourful lighting and effects complete the scene for a great night out. Together with the best collection of vintage synthesisers you’re ever likely to see on stage. DJ for before and after also available. 01982 560377 or steer.david@gmail.com
whalebone
is a rootsy, folky, funky acoustic trio featuring guitars and fiddle. Expect Celtic flavoured originals alongside traditional tunes and classic rock - ‘blistering... hugely enjoyable...’ ‘Whalebone took our audience by storm - superb blend of musicianship and wit.’ 01746 765268.
PAUL WRIGHTSON
Professional singer-guitarist with extensive repertoire; pop, rock, blues, standards, instrumentals and original compositions. Accomplished performer with wide experience of functions, parties, weddings and festivals. Tel 01584 876584, mobile 07729 059847, email paul.wrightson@gmail.com
XL'S
Maximum R'n' B, Feelgood Rock & Roll. 01588 650686.

 
 
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