Acts tagged with 'bluegrass', from across the UK...

The Banjo Lounge 4 do innovative funky bluegrass and swing mash-up versions of songs to suit all ages from Louis Prima's 'Just a Gigolo', Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', Michael Jackson's 'Dont Stop Til You Get Enough' to Beyonce's 'Crazy in Love' and Dizzee Rascal / Calvin Harris's 'Dance Wiv Me'. Also thrown in there are a bunch of ot ... » View band profile »

Boondock are a young upbeat folk band specialising in traditional songs from the British Isles and Europe. Hailing from Brighton they play extensively around the UK to excited audiences. They play an eclectic range of traditional instruments including the accordion, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, tin whistle, balalaika and bones. As well as English and Irish tune ... » View band profile »

The Clincarts are a talented and versatile musical collective playing all the best songs from famous America artists and a few home grown ones for good measure. This experienced band play Country, Bluegrass, Country Rock and a bit of Rock & Roll in formats to suit the client from full electric dance sets to unplugged acoustic sets or a mixture of both. Along ... » View band profile »

Straight out of the UK The Complete Cash are one of the UK & Europe's most authentic and most accurate Johnny Cash tribute bands around. With over two hours of material from "Folsom prison" to "a boy named sue" The Complete Cash deliver an energetic show that will be sure to get you singing along to all the "Man In Black's" classic hits. ... » View band profile »

Foot stompin', thigh slappin' bluegrass from the deep south (of England). Formed in the winter of 2009, Dr Bluegrass and the Illbilly 8 draw inspiration from a wide range of unusual sources for their unique choice of songs. Everything from traditional bluegrass and gospel, to Irish folk, pop and rock ensures that there is something for all ages, played with ... » View band profile »

The Erskine String Quartet is comprised of four Royal Conservatoire of Scotland graduates and is one of Scotland's most popular and versatile groups. The players are professional freelance performers, all based in Glasgow with a wealth of experience of playing with various orchestras and ensembles including the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, BBC Scottish ... » View band profile »

With a sound located somewhere between the deep south and South London, Gumbo La La play the rootsiest honky-tonk, zydeco, jazz and R&B in the UK. They like nothing better than to play foot-stompin' tunes that you can dance the Texas polka to. Conjuring up the spirit of the 40s and 50s, Gumbo La a take inspiration from the songs of Ray Charles, Big Joe Turne ... » View band profile »

The Homecoming String Band are an energetic celebration of the huge contribution Scotland has made to American Folk Music.

They bring some of the best music back over the Atlantic to find its roots. Old Time songs, ballads from the Appalachian mountains and foot stomping Bluegrass tunes are given a warm welcome home. Beautiful vocal and instrumental a ... » View band profile »

Mister Kanish are Andy, Ben, Chris, Ollie and Tim. They offer both a Mumford & Sons-esque / gypsy jazz style and a rocking evening set designed for dancing. They are perfect to cover a whole days entertainment with two different unique styles! They have been playing music together for 7 years They provide the kind of entertainment that leave ... » View band profile »

Paul is a highly gifted singer and entertainer, who regularly tours Scotland and the rest of the UK on the Cabaret circuit with his Jazz/Swing show. From an early age he received much of his musical education singing in churches, Gospel Halls, including a period in an Evangelical Choir, but he later became a solo performer. He is also a highly gifted mimic ... » View band profile »

This quirky Edinburgh-based group present fresh takes on works by musical storytellers from Kurt Weill to Tom Waits as well as self-penned material. The group’s musical chemistry draws in audiences to listen, contemplate, laugh and dance their socks off all in one evening. Double bass, accordion, an array of percussive objects, an alluring voice and s ... » View band profile »

Those that have heard SAOR PATROL live never forget the visual image, and the vibrant energy they send out to their audience during a performance. Their original pipe tunes and drum rhythms please, and excite, many a crowd from all walks of life. They are "there for the Craic" and honor their invitations with pride. ... » View band profile »

The Slippery Hill Boys are the perfect band for any hoedown, hog roast, Wild West party or wedding barn dance. From cool laid back blues to blisteringly fast bluegrass classics this band is a must for all lovers of Americana. These good ol' boys will take you on a journey to the southern states of America with musical purity and enthusiasm that is so sadly l ... » View band profile »

The band consists of 5 eejits that bring trad, popular and modern toe tappin' diddly, diddly Irish music & songs to pubs, clubs, dos and festivals to North Wales, Cheshire, Infinity & beyond....... Whilst the band are primarily an Irish music band they can also perform at ceilidhs with the addition of one of their many callers. ... » View band profile »