The Mardi Jug Band evolved from a group of guys who used to turn up at the Mardi Hotel in Gorseinon for an open mic (on a Tuesday, so the band name has a double edge).
They play mainly their own versions of 1920's/1930's blues with a bit of a jazz /rock feel. They were once described as playing miserable songs in a jaunty manner, which is an epithet they are proud of.
The band encourages audience participation, so if you want to dance. sing, or even play the boogey stick with the band you will be welcome.
All the band members love their sort of music, which is why they often give their time to worthy causes.
Next gigs,
Tuesday 18th March at the Brunswick in Swansea,
Tuesday 27th May at the Brunswick in Swansea.
The Mardi Jug Band features.......
Mark 'The Jug' Smith - jug and vocals
Pat Grover, brilliant jazz and blues guitarist with the Hawks, but plays washboard with the Mardi Jug Band!
Robert 'The Dick with the Stick' Strafford - washboard, zob stick, vocals. Very talented multi instrumentalist who has stood in for absent regulars.
Bob 'The Throb' Edwards - bass and vocals
Roland 'Bluegrass' Emmanuel - mandolin, guitar, vocals
'Brynmill Phil' Andrew - guitar, harp, vocals
Lyndon 'the only proper musician in the band' Whife - drums and percussion
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