Turnpike Barn Dance Band have been together
since 1994 but we have been musicians in other bands longer than we care
to mention. We have a unique sound which is a combination of Celtic,
Cajun and Country, all driven by bass and drums to give it a rocky feel.
The lead instruments are Electric Mandolin,Electric
Mandola, Electric Fiddle, Strum Stick and Banjo with Rhythm Guitar,
Bass Guitar and Drums for backing.
All the members
of the band are accomplished musicians who have travelled the globe but
still love what they do - and it shows in the music.
Dave, or Hayzee as he is more commonly known, is
the lead instrumentalist, lead singer and front-man of the band. Dave
plays solid bodied electric
mandolin (a custom made Gordon Smith he helped to design), An Electric
Mandola designed and built by Hugh Scullion, electric fiddle, Strum
Stick and guitar.
Martin, joined
the band in 2005 and has been a superb addition to the band. Playing
a Gordie electric guitar, he interchanges between a rock solid rhythm
and blistering leads
Daz, plays a wonderful old Fender Precision Bass he bought way back
in the early 60's. It must be worth an absolute fortune
Derek - We kidnapped "Degsy" from
the rock and roll scene. His impact on the band was immediate and
startling.
Derek is a superb
and
exciting drummer. It's as simple as that. He can bang out a gutsy rock
and roll with blistering solos, or do delicate stuff behind gentle ballads.
He is the heartbeat of Turnpike.
