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WELCOME TO GALLIMAUFRY
Based in Southport Merseyside 'Without doubt Gallimaufry
are one of the best and most hard working Barn Dance Bands around’
We play all sorts of Music for Weddings and Corporate events. Everything from classical music and popular tunes to jazz 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. 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 differentIf you'd like some easy listening
music to cover the drinks reception or meal we can provide background music.
GALLIMAUFRY WEDDINGS
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
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SARAH MARKS

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.
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
BAND PHOTOS

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| Band at a School Workshop |
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ROGER GARDINER

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
NEWS Southport Beer Festival We have been booked to play
at this years festival Sat 11th Sept 8pm Come and Join Us
FORMBY FOLK CLUB AT LONG LAST
FOLK MUSIC HAS RETURNED TO FORMBY. THE NEW EVENT IS AT THE
RAFA CLUB Victoria Road, Freshfield, Formby
L37 1LG The next dates are 1st September 6th October 3rd November 8pm Do get along if you can. Its Free.

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| Wedding at Rydal |
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PETE
RIMMER
Pete is the guitar player in the band ,he also teaches the guitar,Hes a
long time member of the Bothy Folk Club. One of Pete's
interests is the music of Donovan and he has recorded a solo album of some of his songs. CLICK ON PETE'S PHOTO TO TAKE YOU A DONOVAN FAN WEBSITE. You can listen to the album
free of charge !

MIDSUMMER MUSIC WEBSITE CLICK ON THIS LINK IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HEAR SOME SHORT EXTRACTS FROM OUR CD.

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| Pete and Sarah |

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| Chris Nelson Fiddler and Caller who plays with our band sometimes. |
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