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A fun and upbeat Ukulele band covering songs mainly from the 1920s - 1990s. We can offer a Pop/Rock, Vintage, Folk, Country, Contemporary or a mix and match set! Serving the Newbury and surrounding areas, we entertain at parties, Singalongs, BBQs, Church Fetes, Weddings, Barn Dances, Remembrance Services, High Street and Retail events, Charity events, Classic Car Shows, Tea Dances, Ladies/Gentlemen's friendship and interest groups, Dementia and Elderly therapy groups to name a few - just about anywhere in fact! Vocal and instrumental with Ukulele, Banjolele, Bass Ukulele, Harmonica, Percussion (with audience participation if requested). Do get in touch via the contact page to discuss your event requirements. Read more about the band here:-
A fun and upbeat Ukulele band covering songs mainly from the 1920s - 1990s. We can offer a Pop/Rock, Vintage, Folk, Country, Contemporary or a mix and match set! Serving the Newbury and surrounding areas, we entertain at parties, Singalongs, BBQs, Church Fetes, Weddings, Barn Dances, Remembrance Services, High Street and Retail events, Charity events, Classic Car Shows, Tea Dances, Ladies/Gentlemen's friendship and interest groups, Dementia and Elderly therapy groups to name a few - just about anywhere in fact! Vocal and instrumental with Ukulele, Banjolele, Bass Ukulele, Harmonica, Percussion (with audience participation if requested). Do get in touch via the contact page to discuss your event requirements. Read more about the band here:-
'King' KeithThe Daddy of the band - Keith is a Tenor Ukulele Instrumentalist (ie the impressive Twiddly Bits!), dabbles in the bass when allowed and also band Technical Manager - never knowingly without spares.
Plays a mean Harmonica and sings when encouraged by the ladies - 'Dedicated Follower of Fashion' his forte but a sucker for a Love Song. The twinkle in his eye is much appreciated by the female audience members and sometimes the gents too ;-) Russ the BassMisSpent Ukes are thrilled to welcome Russell to the band in 2019 but rest assured he's not 'all about the Bass' being a proficient guitarist and ukuleleist too! Alongside that, he is also a successful guitar and ukulele teacher and over the years, has played guitar in various bands in the UK and Europe. His cheeky grin, without doubt, adds a j'ai ne sais quoi!
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Helen 'Back'Baritone Ukulele and Banjolele 'Thrasher' It's either rich and deep or a bit George Formby and 'never the twain shall meet!'...
Sings a lot without encouragement and known to whistle like a ..... 'milkman' Lures her band-mates to practice with promise of booze but sometimes just cake will do it. Also runs NUTS! Newbury Ukulele Town Strummers where she leads 20-30 Ukulele NUTS in a good ol' pub singalong and runs Group Ukulele Courses (Online at the mo!) 'Rev' RobAlso known as Lovely Rob - a true Gent.
Chief Percussionist - plays Cajon (a 'drummy thing' you sit on) but is also a proficient Ukulele and Mandolin thrasher. His house is a museum of musical fascinations with his most recent fascination being a 'Paiste' Cymbal you bang with your hand! Also fascinated by cake. When no one is looking, he slips in one of his famous jokes. Everyone loves him <3 .... until then. |
"We get many requests..................... but we still play" - Rev. Rob