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Meet the Band

Dawn Webb (vocals)

Our vivacious lead vocalist can really bring out the 'heart & soul' of the music. As well as being a vocalist in several bands, Dawn has travelled extensively throughout the UK with musical theatre shows, performed in Old Time Music Hall, street theatre, pantomime, fringe theatre plays and has run her own theatre company both writing and directing shows.


Brian Heywood (electric guitar/vocals)

Originally hailing from Australia, Brian cut his musical teeth playing with the top Sydney band Bluetongue. Since arriving in England he has played in a number of rock and folk/rock outfits such as The Cluster of Nuts Band as well as in more mainstream rock and blues bands. Brian has appeared at many music festivals around the UK as well as releasing a number of recordings.


Siān Phillips (fiddle/backing vocals)

Siān is a fifth generation fiddle player with roots back to the chapel fiddlers of the Swansea Valleys. Her professional career has seen her perform at festivals, concerts, workshops and seminars throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. She has played with The Constitution Hillbillies, Heather Jones, Meic Stevens, Wild Welsh Women. She currently plays with the Wild Green and Celtish as well as MoonDance.


Tom Fairbairn (bass guitar)

Tom also has a long history with social dance music playing in various ceilidh and barn dance / hoedown bands since leaving college. Tom is also an excellent fiddle player.


Mike Vishnic (kit drums)
is originally from East London and brings an incredible level of energy to the band as well as a great deal of percussive showmanship.

Meet the Caller

Liz Scholey

Both a qualified dance instructor and dancer Liz brings her proven skills of introducing people at all levels of skill and ability to the world of dance. A performer and producer in her own right she has performed all over the world in dance troupes and directed her own touring group - the Pink Cadillacs.


Please Note: The exact lineup of the band will vary depending on your requirements, the location of the booking and the availability of the musicians.