Second Front
ceilidh band / barn dance band

Audio - for better quality sound

If you just want to get a quick feel for how the band sounds then click on this file:

Audio - 5 minute sample of Second Front sounds - 8 tune extracts

If you have a bit more time and/or would like to hear more then this file offers 12 more tune extracts:

Audio - 12 more Second Front tune extracts (8.5 minutes).MP3

Second Front’s musical style

Second Front’s three musicians use the following instruments: accordion with midi bass, violin and acoustic and electric guitars. The band’s aim is to provide a lively, rhythmic and musical sound that gives a real lift to the dancing. Many of the tunes come from the great English folk bands, from the 70s to today, and others from Scottish and Irish sources, and a bit of Canadian, French and American. During each dance the band develops the sound through harmonies, improvisation, swing and syncopation.

Video - to see what we typically look like

The following videos were taken at a Second Front rehearsal, hence the rather “clinical” atmosphere. Any lack of clarity in the music and calling is entirely down to the low quality of the video microphone (be assured we are nice and clear on the night)

Video - demo of Second Front with caller

Video - Second Front - Galophey reel set

We plan to get some live ceilidh footage in the near future, but in the meantime, we hope this gives you a good idea of “what you would be getting”.