Where to see us
For forthcoming dates see our myspace page www.myspace.com/downtroddenstringband
Here are some of the places we have played in the past (with pictures where we have them)
Regular Bookings
| When | Where |
| Peak Village, Darley Dale | A popular venue
for us and a chance to play all day! Check out the web site for details
of future appearances. http://www.peakvillage.co.uk/ |
| Folk in the Gardens | The traditional
end of festival event for the Bakewell Arts festival has gone form
strength to strength since starting in 1999. We are happy to play a lead
role in organising this and always enjoy playing and listening to the
other acts. In recent years this has included a performance by those
attending Lester Simpson's singing workshops during the Festival. www.bakewellfestival.com |
| The Old Poet's Corner, Ashover | A
favourite venue, not least because of their Old Poet's Ale. Check
out their web site for details of other artists appearing at the regular
Sunday evening events and the occasional beer festivals. http://www.oldpoets.co.uk/ |
| Oxfam Fundraising Ceilidh | Fast becoming a fixed part of the Bakewell social calendar, this is held in November in Bakewell Town Hall. As well as an opportunity to dance to our music, there are usually performances by one or two local dance groups. |
| Boat Inn, Cromford |
Another real ale pub where we have had many excellent nights. http://www.theboatatcromford.co.uk/ |
Notable Gigs
| When | Where |
| 12 August 2003 | Bakewell Arts
Festival Support for Coope, Boyes and Simpson, Medway Centre |
| 24 April 2004 | 'Dancing for
Palestine' An evening of dance and music to raise funds for a folk dance tour by Palestinian children. Barn Dance with caller Jan Rockett plus dancing by Well Heeled. Organised by the Sheffield Palestine Solidarity campaign Calver Village Hall. |
| 4 November 2004 | Sheffield City
Lights Performing on the HallamFM stage in Sheffield's Peace Gardens as part of the celebration of the switching on of the Christmas lights. |
| 30 April 2005 | Wath Folk
Festival, Wath on Dearne am Performances around town pm Dance workshop |
| 20 May 2005 |
Heart of England Bluegrass
Venue Kenilworth Sports and Social Club, Upper Rosemary Hill, Kenilworth www.btinternet.com/~hoebv/ Double bill with The Richard Heath Band, www.richardheathband.co.uk 8.45pm £4.50 |
| 1 Jun 2005 | Club Acoustic
Showcase George Hotel, Buxton With John Brindley 9pm, Free |
| 26 Jul 2005 |
Sheffield Folk Train 0114 266 9532, www.folktrain.co.uk/index.htm Depart Sheffield station 7.14pm (platform 2C) to Edale. Music on train. Music and dance in the Rambler Inn, Edale. Return on 9.28pm train from Edale. More music on return train journey. |
| 9 October 2005 |
Alan Jabbour and Ken Perlman Support or two of the leading figures in American Old-Time music. Calver Village Hall. |