WELCOME TO GALLIMAUFRY
Based in Southport ,Gallimaufry are one of the most popular and hard working bands in the North West

Welcome to the Gallimaufry web site,we play all types of music for Weddings,Concerts,Pub Gigs
 and Corporate Events.
Everything  from classical music and popular tunes to jazz,folk and Irish music.
We can arrange a barn dance with our own caller.
We have played in all sorts of venues such as hotels and restaurants to church hall and outside venues.
Get in touch if you would like a full information pack.
GALLIMAUFRY BARN DANCE

A Gallimaufry Barn Dance.

It’s a dance evening for everyone to join in. Sarah will be your caller and she will explain each dance and then help you through it. We usually start with very easy dances and then they get a bit more complex as the evening goes on.

You don't need to be a dancer,we will explain all you have to do.All we want you to do is have a fun night and make it a lively and enjoyable event. It won't matter if you haven't done this sort of thing before - just turn up willing to get up and have a go.

What else might happen during the evening?

During the event we will have plenty of breaks, when we will play some tunes or sing a few songs. We play all types of music everything from folk and jazz to classical and European music.Pete sings all sorts of songs everything from Irish and Scottish songs right through 60s music. There should be enough dancers to allow you to sit out one or two dances. There's usually a break half way through the evening for some food or just to rest a bit.

If you want to hear the band you are welcome to come and see us at a gig or listen to our Cds.

You are welcome to come to any of our gigs, that way you can see what we do and make sure it’s what you have in mind.

We get most of our gigs from recommendations and we are rebooked plenty of times. We sometimes put on our own barn dance events and welcome the general public to these

Something different

If you'd like some easy listening music to cover the drinks reception or meal we can provide background music.

GALLIMAUFRY WEDDINGS

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Much of the work we do involves playing for weddings.
We can play almost all types of music and our set list is made up of everything from
The Beatles to well known classical and jazz standards.
  

GALLIMAUFRY WORKSHOPS

Gallimaufry are Sarah Marks, Pete Rimmer and Roger Gardiner, all accomplished musicians rich in a unique musical heritage and a passion for playing and sharing music. Together they spread their musical wings very wide, encompassing jigs and reels from the British Isles to the gypsy dances of Hungary and Romania and the rhythm and blues from across the Atlantic and bring their lively and individual school workshops to you.Gallimaufry will guide you though some of our traditional country dance steps inspire the children to have some great ideas for their own songs and lead those learning to play instruments in exciting improvised music making sessions.We are very flexible in our approach and programming and would be happy to meet with you personally to discuss ideas for our workshops in your school  

TO CONTACT or BOOK THE BAND or SPEAK TO THE BARNDANCE BAND AGENCY
TELEPHONE
07973 623210
EMAIL
peterimmer.gallimaufry@hotmail.co.uk

THIS IS THE BAND

SARAH MARKS

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As well as playing in the band Sarah is a music teacher and part of Kaleidoscope Arts,a music and arts collective based in Southport.

She also is musical director of Southport String Ensemble and also runs Music Playtime, pre school music classes.

CLICK ON SARAH'S PICTURE TO TAKE YOU TO THE
 MUSIC PLAYTIME WEBSITE


Kid on the Mountain
Our  CD containing some great
songs and instrumental music.
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You can optain a copies of the Gallimaufry or Petes Solo CDs by clicking on sleeve above..This will take you to the Abicat secure on line site.
Its filed under
Donovan Songs

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Wedding at Rydal

Pete is one of the organisers of the
FORMBY FOLK CLUB
 
Victoria Road, Freshfield,
 Formby L37 1LG
 
First Wednesday of the month
The next dates are  
4th April 2nd May 6th June 4th July
8pm
 Do get along if you can.   Its Free.


ROGER GARDINER 

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Roger is man of many talents.

As well as playing in the band he plays with well known Liverpool band The Dead Poppies.He is also a teacher of the bass guitar and works as a for a company as cycle trainer.

CLICK ON ROGERS PHOTO TO TAKE YOU TO THE DEAD POPPIES WEB PAGE


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Pete at Fylde Folk Festival

Sarah was been awarded the title
of Music Teacher of the Year 2010.
This is her receiveing her award in London.

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How good is that !!!!!

Gallimaufry in Concert at Christ Church Southport
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with guests Al and Eli Marks


PETE RIMMER 

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SNAPSHOT
THIS IS PETES NEW ALBUM
Click on this photo to get on to my My Space site ,it features a few of my songs and tunes
  Click on the Gallimaufry album cover to get a copy of Snapshot or the Gallimaufry album.
Pete is the guitar player in the band ,he also teaches the guitar,Hes a long time member of the Bothy Folk Club.

Click here if you want play some of our music.
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Pete and Sarah
Chris Nelson Fiddler who sometimes plays the band
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Click on photo to see his web site

Pete is one of the orgainisers of the

Pete also helps to run the Bothy Folk Club
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There is loads of Music around the Southport Area.Click to take you to the bothy web site

Thanks for Visiting