English String Band

The English String Band brings together some of the best traditional English string players to produce  an exciting sound to dance  or listen to. The band members'  pedigrees are steeped in traditional music from all over England  and are, or  have been, members of some of the most influential English dance  bands of the  last 30 years, including: Old Swan Band, New Victory Band, Old Hat Band, Katie's Quartet, Our Northern Branch, Grand Union  &  English Country Dance Band.

Using a combination of fiddles,  cellos and  double bass the English String Band create a full and  exciting sound playing  traditional English tunes from around the country, with  both unison fiddle playing and  harmonies to add further interest  and enjoyment.
All  the musicians in the  English String Band have been playing together in other bands and in music  sessions for many years and with this have,  within  their own unique exciting  styles, developed a strong empathy and mutual responsiveness which give