Acoustic duo features ANDY MACKAY (ex 3 MILE SMILE) on acoustic guitar and vocals, and TONY BOYLE (ex SQUIBNOCKET FARM and SQUARE PEGS) on acoustic guitar, vocals, mandolin, and ukulele.
Formed in 2007 and still going strong, play a mixture of their own songs and covers old and new with a contemporary folk flavour. Play at festivals, functions and pubs.
The duo are often assisted by SHIRL on mandolin and MARG on fiddle.
Band motto: ‘We’re not as drunk as think’ll peep we are’
TONY and ANDY also did a Beatles tribute band from 1995 till 2001 called The Daytrippers. Played all over the UK at University balls, night clubs, etc…, even Jersey. Other members were BEN BLANT from Ashbourne on bass, and NICK HARTY from Blythe Bridge on drums.
At the same time they also did a Britpop tribute band called BRIT PACK , same members, different clothes, often supporting ourselves.
Band motto: ‘Who’s driving home?’
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