Bandemonium - Herefordshire People’s Band

What is it?
It's a band that anyone can join at any time - but you don't have to come to all the rehearsals.

Who plays in it?
Since it started in 1993, more than 350 people have played in the band, with an average of 20-30 at any one time. They've been from 8 to 80 years old and have played a huge number of different instruments: guitars, fiddles, trumpets, bass, clarinets, mandolins, harps, marimbas, accordions, flutes, drums and percussion of all kinds............

What kind of music does Bandemonium play?
Strong tunes and rhythms from all over the world - raunchy cajun dances from Louisiana, lilting airs from Ireland, mysterious music from Eastern Europe, wild waltzes from Mexico, African songs and down-home ceilidh from the UK. The music is provided on paper or on tape as required.

Where does it play?
Bandemonium meets on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings in Hereford and plays at fairs, festivals, carnivals, dances and concerts all over the local area.

Are there any recordings available?
Bandemonium has made 3 full-length albums in its time, the most recent of which, Enquire Within, is available via the contacts given below.

BANDEMONIUM 01432 278118 (days)
musicpool@btconnect.com or robstrawson@hotmail.com