The
Band
The Woodpecker Band is well known in the south of England
for its coverage of festivals, large regional ceilidhs and
smaller local events. The Band has a large repertoire of traditional
and modern dance music, mostly from the British Isles, but
also including music from other countries. The band's unique
sound is a product of traditional and modern elements of music
and style fused with a solid electric rhythm section giving
the band an easily identifiable contemporary edge.
Who's Who ...
Mathew Green, fiddle
Mat, squire of Bampton Morris, is also a musician for Rogue
Morris. His distinctive fiddle playing can be heard on Magpie
Lane recordings. His unique style comes from playing in the
Arnold Woodley team and now continues the Bampton fiddle tradition
of the famous Jinky Wells.
Jeff Dando, melodeon
Jeff learned to dance and play melodeon at college. An active
member of Bampton Morris, he is also a musician for Rogue.
Ali Smith, bass guitar
Ali comes from Oxford. He has wide experience of playing guitar
and bass in rock and folk bands. His devotion to music and
dance has led him to morris dancing, and he has recently joined
the side at Kirtlington.
Dave Eynstone, guitar
Dave has played guitar with many different bands around Oxford.
He hatches many of the Woodpeckers tune arrangements. His
diverse musical experience has built a recording reputation.
Steve Finley, drums and percussion
Steve has covered a wide variety of music and has played in
many bands both at home and on the continent. |
