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The Buckthorn Band


Formed in 2004 The Band play a mixture of Irish and English traditional tunes and song. The band has many influences whilst striving to add and develop their own style of interpretation.

Here are some of the tunes we play;
 

New Compilation Lonesome Boatman, Muirshin Durkin,  Merrily Kiss the Quakers Wife and a few more jigs
Sally MacLennane
Our Kate written by
Kathryn Tickell
Hills of Connemara     
Galway Girl on You Tube

Upcoming gigs;

Sat 9th April 2011: The Rose and Crown, Old Romney.

Friday 6th May 2011: The Warren Inn, Dymchurch

Sunday 22nd May 2011: British Legion Dymchurch

Sunday 19th June 2011: Red Lion, Snargate, afternoon gig

Sat 25th June 2011: New Romney Open Air Concert

Sunday 7th August British Legion Dymchurch

Sat August 20th 2011: The Constitutional Club, Guildhall Street, Folkestone

 


The Buckthorn Band, whose members have carried a wealth of songs & tunes down through the years, is an authentic example of the on-going appeal of live traditional  music.
Veterans of many a gig & pub session, their singing & playing comes from the heart & never fails to generate a lively & foot-tapping atmosphere, suitable for all occasions.
For further details & bookings please contact Mick Vallintine Tel. 01303 87489

The band are left to right.  Roger Oakley; Bass guitar, Bodhran, Vocals. Mick Vallintine; Banjo/Guitar/Vocals. Les Small; Guitar/Fiddle/Vocals. Dave Auty; Flutes/whistles/Vocals.

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