Dave 'Rock' Hodgson - vocals & percussion
Minna Harman - acoustic guitar, vocals & fiddle
David Hassell - fiddle
Eleanor van Veen - melodeon
Peter Frizzell - mandolin, mandola & vocals
Frank van Veen - electric guitar
Steve Harker - drums
Andrew Beckerman - bass
fROOTS magazine: “Levellers type aggression, Pogues cheek and drinking potential, yet an anchor in the tradition that makes them an effective bridge between those who like to drink, party and dance and those who like more decorum and something structured to hang their jollies on”
The Scallywag Show: “One of the best bands out there. A must have.” Friends of Shane: “Playing a blend of traditional songs and w a r b l e f l y originals the band delivered a good kicking to folk music, playing it as it should be played - loud, fast and fun” Shite’n’onions: “With their mix of folk and punk and their attention given to the instrumental passages, w a r b l e f l y are true originals…. and prove themselves to be a force in the Celtic circuit” Pumpactionpaddy: “An excellent offering… if your feet don't start tapping to this then you are quite clearly dead!” fROOTS magazine: “w a r b l e f l y are mischievous, a kick in the pants and very welcome”
Some w a r b l e f l y highlights
• Avalon Main Stage at Glastonbury 2003
• Supporting Shane MacGowan
• St Patrick’s week house band at the Cairo Hilton (Egypt)
• First prize in Leiden street music festival (Holland)
Festivals played in recent years
Glastonbury, Off the Tracks, Saul Canal & Folk on the Water, The Hairth, Wallingford Bunkfest, Stainsby, Bracknell, TMF, Lewes Folk Rock, Big Day Out, Wheaton Aston, Weyfest, Eastleigh Summer Music, Caversham Folk, Southend.
Discography
• Tenerife to Dover (2009)
• The sinful, wise and insane (2001)
• crashing through the trees (2004)
• what the shite? shite’n’onions volume 2, 2006; compilation)
w a r b l e f l y today
Warblefly are recently refreshed with new members, instruments and songs. This burst of creativity can be heard on the new album!
Eyup Warblefly, hope you enjoyed the gig the other night, left the bleedin album in Andy's (soft arses), will make sure I pick it up!!!!! Think it was the nerves!!!!new teaser up on our myspace, hope you enjoy.
well i aint got the album yet but i am looking forward to hearing you at bunkfest cos my brother lives at wallingford. i am booked in to a campsite in my truck. what time you on? and where?
Many thanks Warblefly. We're at the Bradstow while you're at the Pavilion. Are you playing anywhere else at Broadstairs? Have a good one, all the best, Keef.
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Hi guys. Thanks so much for playing the cabaret stage at Knockengorroch for us. Really enjoyed your set, was great. Hope to see you gig again soon. Cheers! :-D xx