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Name:	Bandersnatch
Location:	Bolton/North West England
Telephone e-mail:	Ed McGurk on 01204 852618 07789 598725 edmcgurk@hotmail.com
Website:	www.bandersnatch.co.uk
Repertoire:	The bands repertoire includes traditional, contemporary and self-penned songs and occasionally some traditional and ragtime tunes.
Other info:	The musical styles of Bandersnatch are as diverse as the lineup suggests. The band has the ability to move seamlessly from traditional folk song to contemporary material, including the considerable body of original songs penned by Clive Leyland. There is no lead performer - roles change to meet the demands of the music. Bandersnatch are comfortable playing unplugged in a small folk clubroom or on a large stage. Complex musical and vocal arrangements are delivered with an understated ease that allows the richness of the sound to engage the audience, whilst avoiding flashiness. The flexibility resulting from the band’s instrumental versatility allows it to adapt its music to the venue and to the audience. Bandersnatch appeal equally to folk music enthusiasts and to those who simply appreciate quality songs skillfully performed. Repertoire: The bands repertoire includes traditional, contemporary and self-penned songs and occasionally some traditional and ragtime tunes. Band members: Dennis Dodds, , Rebecca Raw, Ian Kell, Ed McGurk, Norman Raw and Alan Roscoe. Some audience reviews: “Bandersnatch encapsulated quite simply the very best of all the ingredients that promote this kind of music. Their performance was professionally entertaining yet wonderfully warm.” (Peter Hardman, review in Folk North West) “They turned in a wonderful performance of songs old and new… we'll be having these guys back.” (Anthony John Clarke) “The arrangements were great and the singing was fantastic; they all seem to have voices strong enough to take lead vocals and the harmonies were spot on.” (Gavin Robertson, Bacup Folk Club) “A repertory that's rich in diversity; this is a band at its creative peak. Loved 'em. Quite simply, they hit the spot.” (Clive Pownceby, The Bothy Folk Club)
Recordings:	"Round and Round" released 2006 Broadcasts include Radio Lancashire, Radio Shropshire and GMR