Mercury

Emphasis on Fun!
Many Barn Dance Bands are semi-professional, for whom playing barn dances is their only musical experience. Ask them to slip in a bit of Latin jazz, an Italian tarantella or your favourite Macedonian hora, and you'll be met by a sharp intake of breath!

Other bands are very professional and versatile, but sometimes take the whole barn dance thing rather seriously and they might sulk if you accidentally hoe-up instead of hoe-down, or do-si-don't instead of do-si-do!

Mercury is a bit different - the band has a lot of fun with the music, taking it in all sorts of unexpected directions, and expect their audiences to have a lot of fun as well. If you mess up the dancing and end up in a heap on the floor - so much the better!

The Mercury Band has a wealth of performing experience and is perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events.

Versatility
Besides British, Irish..and American tunes usually associated with barn dances, ..Mercury can draw on a wide range of International styles. If you have a Scottish/Jewish wedding, or Irish/French or English/Russian, then don't despair- you've come to the right place!

The line-up of the band (normally fiddle, accordion, bass and caller) can be tailored to suit your requirements and budget. Other intruments frequently used include drums, guitar and bodhran. Themes covered over the past few years include Irish, Scottish, Wild West, Australian, mediaeval, Italian, French and Gypsy.