Harpenden Concert Band
Harpenden Concert Band is open to any adult who plays a wind instrument or percussion. There are no auditions and no grade requirements, and we rehearse weekly on Tuesday evenings. The band is self-funding and not-for-profit. All members pay termly subs that cover the purchase of music, hire of rehearsal venue, hire of concert venue and professional fees. The age range of band members currently spans 65 years! As well as performing three concerts a year, the band regularly performs at local community events. It has played at the Christmas Carnival in Harpenden and at Larks in the Parks on several occasions. Its Brass section plays annually at Redbourn Christmas Market, and it also plays at a number of local school fetes and other private events.
Abbie Gathard
My name is Abbie Gathard. I’m a pop, singer songwriter and guitarist from Hertfordshire. I started playing guitar when I was 12 and fell in love with music ever since. My influences are KT Tunstall, Taylor Swift and Katie Melua, to name a few. I studied music at college for 2 year, then continuing at college to study an HNC and HND course in music and finished my final year at The University of Hertfordshire studying ‘Songwriting and Music Production’, receiving my ‘bachelor of science degree’ in 2018.
Since then I have been performing at different events around the UK, mostly around Hertfordshire and released an Ep in January 2020 called ‘Taking Chances’. In March 2022, my single ‘To my valentine’ came out, all music is available to listen now on all music platforms. I’m currently working on new music and can’t wait for everyone to hear
John Knowles
John’s repertoire spans eight decades from the fifties to the present day and includes nearly 2,000 songs. Feel free to request your favourite song as he loves a challenge! He also writes his own songs and has released two albums, available on all download sites including Alexa.
www.johnknowles.co.uk
Damian Carter
Damian is an opera singer. He attained a postgraduate Diploma in Vocal Studies from the Birmingham Conservatoire and also won 2nd prize in the Mario Lanza opera competition. Since then he has worked with British Youth Opera, The Carl Rosa Company, Buxton Festival Opera, Swansea City Opera and Grange Park Opera.
Redbourn Jazz
Redbourn Jazz Band is a traditional jazz band, playing classic New Orleans / Dixieland music. Find us on Facebook and Lemonrock, or see us at the Hollybush pub on Wednesdays.
Kings of Herts
The Kings of Herts are a chorus singing four part a cappella. We focus on barbershop arrangements but sing a wide range of musical styles for example folk, sea shanties, gospel, country, etc. We are a relaxed group with a strong emphasis on fun but we aim to achieve a high standard of singing and compete nationally.
We regularly sing at local events and social gatherings, parties, weddings, shows, etc and often at the pub – if we have been booked or not!!! Please contact us at [email protected] for more information
Redbourn Folk
‘ Traditional, Contemporary & Folk Rock’ from some of the regular performers at the Folk Club.
Fat Walters Band
A four piece band playing rhythm and blues originals and covers.
Katie’s Jumping Fleas
St Albans’ original and favourite ukulele band.
Paul O’Kynd
Paul O’Kynd is an accomplished and lively professional musician with over 20 years’ experience. He performs an audience pleasing selection of up-tempo acoustic music — and he always goes down well with audiences!
St Albans Morris Dancers
St Albans Morris are a friendly, mixed side of Morris dancers who have been dancing the Cotswold tradition around Hertfordshire and beyond since 1930. We practise every Monday through the winter months and new members are always welcome.
Redbourn Primary School Choir
Children from Redbourn Primary School will be singing a variety of Christmas songs which we hope will lift your spirits and get you the Christmas mood. The children are aged 7-11 years old and love to sing! Feel free to join in to any you know.
