Barbara Kelly is a talented dance leader with an infectious love of dancing which she brings to an engaging programme of Scandinavian country dances including mazurka, minuet, long dance, Engelska, gammel reinlander and pariserpolska. Bowjolie are Chris Dyer and Christine Adams playing arrangements of tunes on nyckelharpas fiddles and accordion. Chris will teach a ‘dance […]
Wednesday 3rd May 2017 – Swedish Dance Read More »
We welcomed back our old friends Bof!, to start the Christmas festivities. The filled the room with music and people dancing.
Wednesday 7th December 2016 – Christmas Party with Bof! Read More »
Dave Shepherd is best known as the fiddler in Blowzabella and over the years has developed a distinctive style. Several of Dave’s compositions have become standards both here and in Europe. Dave is well known as a teacher of traditional dance and fiddle in the UK and abroad. As well as playing in Blowzabella he has played
Wednesday 5th October 2016 – Dave Shepherd Read More »
Our 20th birthday bash was indeed very special. We celebrated our shared passion for European music, dance, food and most importantly friends! All made even more poignant in the face of recent events. So a very big thank you to every who came. Here are a few photos from our Facebook page: A very special
Saturday 25th June 2016 – Special Event – Our 20th Birthday with Xim and Guests Read More »
ernard Loffet the renowned accordion player and maker. The indomitable Bernard is well known for his barefooted playing and singing while leading dances. He has a wealth of knowledge of Breton dances and songs to go with them. You can see Bernard play on Youtube here and here. Together with Chris and Caroline Shaw of Duo Mistral he gave us an
Saturday 14th May 2016 – Special Event – Bernard Loffet & Duo Mistral Read More »
Our musicians played at the Bishop’s Garden from 1 pm in support of the RSPB fund raising event for Strumpshaw Fen.
Sunday 13th September 2015 – Musicians at the Bishop’s Garden Read More »
This month we were pleased to welcome back Nick Wiseman-Ellis and Nic Zuppardi of Triette, both accomplished graduates from the Folk and Traditional Music degree based at Newcastle University. Their distinctive sound is grounded in the tradition of French and Breton dance music, as well as the rich music traditions of Sweden and England. They have performed
Wednesday 7th May 2014 – Nick Zuppardi & Nick Wiseman-Ellis Read More »
Well, we had lots of festive fun with our very own Pied à Terre band and guest spots from The Kitchen Band, Frank Vickers, Gerry Adams, and Steve Kellet.
Wednesday 4th December 2013 – Xmas Party Read More »