Named after the York lane in which Ebor Morris's practice hall is situated, the Bad Bargain Band is a ceilidh band specialising in English traditional country dances, tunes and ditties; ideal for beginners & novel for specialists (many of our dances come from unpublished manuscript or traditional sources).
The band plays acoustically or through its own PA, as circumstances demand and offers a distinctive package of entertainments: a programme of dances for all, explained by our caller; demonstration of solo traditional dances (such as broom and step dancing); singing of folk and music-hall songs. Our competitive prices vary according to the options you select.
Ebor Morris (whose musicians play in the band) is York's male morris side, performing Cotswold stick & hanky and local long-sword dances. If you would like to book the morris, please contact the bagman. Details are on the home page. To book the band, please contact Jonathan Brockbank, details below.
A Splendid Time is Guaranteed for All!
Events
Public events are posted here, mainly for Band Members' reference. We also do private functions, which can be listed if the organisers wish, to advertise to the general public, to swell numbers or help raise funds. If interested, please contact Jonathan Brockbank, details below.
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Video 1 | Video 2 |
| Tunes | The New Rigged Ship | Dingle Regatta |
| Step and Fetch Her | Banks of the Bann | |
| Music with accompaniment: The Howling! | ||
| Contact details | ||
| Jonathan Brockbank | jobank@uwclub.net | 01904 659600 |