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The
Beltonas are an English ceilidh band with a difference - their melodeon
player Andy Mackay comes from Portmahomack in North-East Scotland and
he likes to sneak his old Jimmy Shand tunes into the repertoire without
the others noticing. Plus fiddle player Paul Dickinson tries
to
do the same with the tunes he makes up himself. Add to this
the
constantly inventive piano of Penny Sykes and assorted
rattles and thuds from Chris Dickinson and you have a varied
mix, good to dance to and good to listen to.
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First
and foremost a ceilidh band who will soon have you tapping your feet
and up on the dance floor, the Beltonas are also at home in a concert
performance, when Penny's songwriting is likely to come to the fore.
They also provide background music for parties and weddings where
something relaxed and tuneful is called for.
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The
band host a regular community event with Slapdash
Appalachian Dancers at St Mary's Church Hall, Pinchbeck, Spalding,
Lincs. This is called the No Frills Ceilidh - click here for the
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The
band's caller, Sue Gray,
guides even
complete novices effortlessly through the dances. But don't
worry
about getting all the steps right, she says making mistakes is part of
the folk process.
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The
Beltonas come with their own PA, and for larger venues, a proper
sound engineer. They will travel any reasonable distance from their
native South Lincolnshire. They have played at village hall
socials,
fundraisers, Burns nights, weddings, anniversaries, parties and on
Radio Lincolnshire
and are happy to consider any request (well almost
any). Prices depend on your requirements, but are
not expensive.
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Contact:
01775 723026 or e-mail thebeltonas@gmail.com |
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