Plump Hill Band

We play for weddings, anniversaries, Burns nights, parties, local celebrations, school events, conferences, and much more. We are as content in a village hall as in a large specialist venue. Oh, and the band’s name celebrates an old settlement in the Forest of Dean, not the (mostly) svelte shapes of the band! We come from a variety of musical backgrounds - blues and jazz, folk, rock, piano and violin, choral - which means that our music is not confined to a single type. We draw from the British Isles, America and Europe and we respect and enjoy the tradition which underpins ceilidh, but we like to range beyond. For example, we love old favourites like The Dashing White Sergeant, but listen carefully and you may hear a bit of Rossini, something from the music halls, and even Lonnie Donegan. Our instruments include guitars, melodeon, accordion, whistle, Celtic harp, bodhran and occasional tuba, all held together by the strong rhythm of the electric bass guitar. Our sound is amplified, but by using high-quality equipment we can make sure that we do not deafen you. Let us know if you have a special request for a tune or a song and we will do our best for you. We can sing between dances if you decide that this will suit the occasion. If you'd like to book us, have any questions, or want to get in touch for any other reason, we'd love to hear from you! The Band: Andy - Caller for the dancing Rob - Harp, accordion, bouzouki, vocals Chris - Electric and acoustic bass Alan - Rhythm guitar John - Whistles and bodhran