Winchester Gig Guide
Bluegrass, Beer and Barbecue with CONTRABAND
Friday 05 October 2012 -- EVENT HAS PASSED
Venue: Winchester Cathedral map
Address: Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9LS
Telephone: 01962 857275 (box office)
Bluegrass, Beer and Barbecue with CONTRABAND Contraband, a bluegrass band from Southampton, for an evening of music, local food and ale. What better way to spend an early autumn evening? Please note, tickets are for admission only. The Hampshire barbecue, local ales and refreshments will be available to purchase on the night. Tel: (01962) 857275 E-mail: marketing@winchester-cathedral.org.uk. Winchester Cathedral Refectory Tickets: £5 adults, £2.50 children Contraband formed in Southampton in the early eighties. Originally a three piece band - banjo and two guitars - playing a straight bluegrass repertoire. The band was influenced by a number of other genres of acoustic music such as country, blues and folk. Performing in local folk clubs and music venues and with the addition of a bass player Contraband became an established act. The band's repertoire grew with each member introducing original material, songs and instrumentals from artists that were influencing them. Over the years this has produced an eclectic and extensive back catalogue of upbeat songs, ballads and instrumentals. Inevitably over the years the band's line up has changed and evolved with members joining and moving on. Past band members brought their talents and contributions to Contraband's table. This process has furthered the band's evolution to its present standing as an acknowledged and well established bluegrass and roots music band.
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