Links
Cosgrave & Banks. Steve’s folk duo with Mike Cosgrave. Their first CD, “Warp & Weft” is now available at their website.
Haldon Quartet. Steve plays with this top calibre classical string quartet performing in Devon and the south-west, and beyond.
4 Seasons string quartet. Fantastic string quartet in the south-west for weddings, and other functions. Top class musicians, enormous repertoire from classical to pop, and great service.
www.pigletcottage.com. We have seen quite a few hog roasts in our time, and Piglet Cottage is head and shoulders above the rest. Real quality, a menu, not just pork, bun and apple sauce, and quality of service the like of which one so rarely finds these days.
Blue Geranium florists. As anyone customer of theirs will tell you, you can’t beat Phil and Don for stunning floral displays and bouquets made with dedicated professionalism.
The Barn at Barons Hill – a great new wedding venue on a farm between Totnes and Ivybridge. A real (but comfortable) barn for your barn dance!
Villages in Action, the fantastic rural touring scheme for Devon, bringing great music and theatre to village halls throughout the county, with the help of local volunteer promoters.
Devon Irish Set Dancers. As well as enjoying playing the wonderful lively Irish jigs, polkas and reels, Steve also enjoys dancing to them at the Irish set dancing evenings in Newton Abbot each Wednesday. The basic steps are not difficult, the music is great to dance to, and it’s a very friendly crowd who meet at the Jolly Farmer, under the expert guidance of the lovely Maggie Daniel. Come and give it a go!
Queen Bee Cakes ~ Wedding & Celebration Cakes ~ www.queenbeecakes.org.uk. Emily creates exquisite cakes decorated with beautiful local organic flowers and fruits; for weddings and other celebrations throughout Devon.
Edukid – we did a ceilidh for the 10th Anniversary celebration of this fantastic charity, based in North Devon, that helps children affected by war or poverty to get an education.
The Carnival Band. Steve played drums and fiddle in this great band between 1999 and 2017. They tour regularly with folk legend Maddy Prior. There is also info about the Carnival Band and Maddy Prior at the Park Records website.
Divertimento, group of top South Devon professional classical musicians performing chamber concerts in the South Hams and further afield.
South West Music Services does repairs and sells parts and accessories for stringed instruments. Based in Tavistock (and with an online shop).
Bamboozle Theatre Company. Steve has worked for many years with this fantastic innovative Leicester-based theatre company who specialise in working with students who have learning difficulties and special educational needs.
Headway Music Audio designed and manufacture the excellent “Band” pickup and EDB-1 preamp that Steve uses for top quality amplification of his violin in gigs. Steve highly recommends their top end pickups and other kit for violin and other acoustic instruments.
Last Minute Musicians – Recommended musicians, wedding bands and wedding entertainment in the UK. Click Here.
Tutor Hunt – “We provide a completely free service for tutors whereby students can find the nearest tutor to them who matches their requirements.” www.tutorhunt.com