MUSIC AND BANDS

THE FABULOUS STILTONEERS
Terrifically talented and ten feet tall! Not content to be just a brilliant Jazz Band, THE FABULOUS STILTONEERS offer an act that is both unique and sensational - a Jazz Band on stilts!! - spitting spice and sunshine over the heads of the crowds - from a great height!. THE FABULOUS STILTONEERS now appear also in their Cowboy and Cowgirl stilted country-band configuration - THE MAGNIFICENT MARIACHIS, in their removal men mode - THE YELLOWBOX REMOVAL COMPANY and, thrill upon thrill, as the daintiest stilt-high ballerinas - THE GREAT BIG BALLERINAS.

THE JELLY ROLLERS
Put a feather in your hair, brush down those tails, and kick off your high heels... Oh, and don't forget to fasten your cycle clips !! The Jelly Rollers will load up their trusty tricycle with trombone, ukelele, saxophone, banjo, & tuba and some wobbly dance routines for a toe tapping tootle through the heyday of the 20's and 30's.

THE PANSONIC STEEL BAND
Hip swaying, finger clicking.. your feet just won't be able to stay still with this 5 piece steel pan orchestra. From congas to calypso, the Pansonics will have your party swinging in no time, and that Caribbean rhythm will have everyone dancing!

CLATTERATI
This raunchy quartet bash out the most compelling rhythms from their panoply of dustbins and other heavy metal devices. They wake up the neighbourhood with toe-tapping aplomb.

THE DAVID PRICE HOT JAZZ QUARTET
Smart cool or hot jazz from these masters of the art - from a trio to a sextet.

COCOXPRESS
Lovely Salsa rhythms from this charming and skilful band that make any party a dance party.

THE REAL MACAWS
An active, brightly coloured street band with a delightful mix of Latin American rhythms through to East European and folk tunes.

THE FABULOUS FLAUTETTES
Charlotte & Helen's energetic flute duo who mix choreography and brilliant playing to present a wealth of popular and less well known classics.

FLAKY JAKE AND THE STEAMIN' LOCOS
Like a relentless and melodious backdrop for hot nights in the deep south - moving from Mexican love songs to snappy Cajun two-steps with an inflammatory wail. This three piece band is like a mobile mardi-gras, tasting of saffron and strawberries with pepper.

NICE TOY
Evocative Hungarian gypsy music from this energetic and lively accordion and cello duo.

ROAD RUNNERS
Eight or nine piece soul band with a really great lead vocalist and a great 'Commitments'-type repertoire.

THE BRASSHOPPERS
Brilliantly brassy and outrageous, this 8 piece show band can get everyone bopping in the aisles.. and have done so, from Berlin to Berne, to rapturous applause.

SWING DIXIE FIVE
The erstwhile UGLY BUG JAZZ BAND with jazz in the style & flavour of George Melly.

THE GRINNIGOGS
Outstanding performers, and experts at a whole range of unique and unusual instruments, including Hurdy-Gurdy and Dulcima. Amanda and Quentin manage to bring a sense of the ridiculous to their playing with their fantastic medieval costumes and humorous style. Also fabulous fire blowing and stiltwalking.

THE COSMIC SAUSAGES
Boisterous and bold street band, double bass, lute, guitar and 5 vocalists in a miasma of tunes from all around the world, and seasoned with a right bunch of acoustic rock 'n' roll.

SIGMA STRING QUARTET
Popular string quartet well known for their professional and popular repertoire.

MAMBO JAMBO
Pete and Frankie specialise in the tropical sounds of Latin America and the Caribbean. They also play jazz right across the board from the hot and swinging stuff to the cooler laid back end of the scale. With other styles up their sleeves, this young male/female duo can enhance and bring something extra special to just about any event!

FULHAM BRASS BAND
Traditional English brass band music, or swing!

ENDELLION BRASS ENSEMBLE
Professional brass quintet for carols or garden parties.

OPUS ONE
A Forties big band that provide the whole authentic package - the big band sound, the vocalists, the close harmony and also the costumes of the period. Even ration book tickets and sand bags if you wish!

NELLY BELLE
Absolutely stunning electric English /Irish country music band. Wonderful for barn dances.

KATHERINE TOY
Accomplished accordionist with a large repertoire and great sense of humour.

THE CLARKE SISTERS
Wild traditional Irish fiddle playing from the zestful trio (with vocals too).

THE CLOGHOPPERS
Frank and Beth play banjo and slap bass and sing and charm everybody within hearing distance!

BAGPIPES
Fully costumed traditional Scottish pipers to play at your special event.

BARREL ORGAN
Ken and his beautifully restored Victorian barrel organ will add a charming touch to your occasion with his nostalgic rendition of old tunes.

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