The Spuds were formed in September 2008 and evolved out of a large Irish community in Newport, South Wales and therefore has a strong Irish connection, 1st, 2nd and 3rd generation Irish. The band over the last six months has gained admiration from many and has attracted a large following of very loyal supporters.
They have appeared on ITV, been played regularly on BBC Radio and local radio to much acclaim and constantly praised for their differing approach to Irish Folk music, "Folk music with a swing"! The songs are delivered by a very talented set of musicians, Rosie, Jane, Scot, Mick, Keith and Tom, i.e. two girls & four boys and form a striking line-up when viewed live. The instruments played in the band include accordion, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, tin whistle, drums and bodhran. The original material spans many subjects, including emigration, social problems and the "demon drink"!
“The world and its woes, the crunches and strife’s, constant clock watching, the city, its life and it rains, Oh God it rains”.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
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