The band works with some of the UK's finest dance callers and can thus ensure that the audience will be in the best possible hands, an essential element if everyone is going to have a good time. The caller is well versed in running an enjoyable evening and will select dances to suit the ability of the audience.

The band is a stalwart of the burgeoning 'e-ceilidh' movement, a mix of English & Celtic social dance where the 'dancing' is more important than getting it 'right' and the purpose is to party - truly harmony in motion.

The core of the band is made of;

Originally hailing from Australia, Brian cut his musical teeth playing with the top Sydney band Bluetongue. Since arriving in England he has played in a number of rock and folk/rock outfits such as The Cluster of Nuts Band as well as in more mainstream rock and blues bands. Brian has appeared at many music festivals around the UK as well as releasing a number of recordings.

Brian uses and recommends Shapelywood Travel Guitars. Full-size guitars for smaller spaces.

From the North of England specialising in folk, jazz-rock and collaborative projects with bands in various styles. As well as work on the folk scene, Tom plays in a number of original/pop groups, including Thelonius Gooo & The Cringe and Kandid (featuring French singer-songwriter Nicolas Driot), Whapweasel and with Brian in the Anglo-Australian band WoodworX of which FiddleOn magazine said: "possibly the best thing you'll hear all year...superb fiddling".

Paul has worked with a wide range of musicians and bands including Paul Weller, Midge Ure, London Beat,The James Taylor Quartet, Ian Hunter, Maggie Bell & Chris Farlowe, Paul Gilbert & Producers Braund Reynolds to name a few.TV appearances have included Top of the Pops & various others around the Globe.

Starting out as a classically trained violinist, James taught himself drums, percussion and keyboards and trained as a sound engineer. James has a very wide range of performance experience both live and in the studio -for instance playing percussion on Pete Townshend’s 'Empty Glass' album as well as composing and performing on many commercial and library album releases (website)

Mark is a recent addition to the line-up though we've known him for some time. His nick name of 'madfiddler' belies his amazingly dynamic and sophisticated playing style. Needless to say he can also 'let rip' as the occasion demands, just as well really when he's playing for MoonDance. His playing credits are far too extensive to include here but a few that you might recognise are Blue Horses, K-Passa and Tricks Upon Travellers.

Siân is a fifth generation fiddle player with roots back to the chapel fiddlers of the Swansea Valleys. Her professional career has seen her perform at festivals, concerts, workshops and seminars throughout the UK, Europe and the USA. She has played with The Constitution Hillbillies, Heather Jones, Meic Stevens, Wild Welsh Women. She currently plays with the Wild Green and Celtish as well as MoonDance.

Sam learned percussion and drums from Douglas Johnstone and Russell Gair in the Shetland Islands. He played with the young Shetland group "New Tradition" and travelled to European festivals and the Royal Festival Hall in London. Sam also plays with the jazz trio "The Antipodeans", Nordic Tone and has performed and arranged music for many theatrical productions.

Lisa Heywood (soprano sax, clarinet & whistle), Alison Heywood (alto sax), Alex Heywood (trombone)

Lisa, Alex & Alison make up the 'Heywood Horns' who join the core band for larger (or at least noiser) festival and public ceilidhs. Lisa also joins the frontline on clarinet and whistle for a few numbers. The horn section can be augmented by special guests such as Ian Blake and Tim Walker when they are available.

Roger is one of the top callers in the UK with experience at calling dances at all levels from social functions to international dance festivals. Roger is incredibly charismatic and will the the audience dancing like experts in a very short period of time without them realising it, and having a great time as well! (website).

The only rock chick caller on the folk circuit, Fee spices up her unerring eye for what the dance floor wants by pogo-ing up and down between cut-glass enunciations. Favourite after danceable favourite spiked with unusual new dances make for an entertaining evening. Fee gets totally into the music which leads directly to fabulously feels-good, feels-right setting for each dance (website).

Both a qualified dance instructor and dancer Liz brings her proven skills of introducing people at all levels of skill and ability to the world of dance. A performer and producer in her own right she has performed all over the world in dance troupes and directed her own touring group - the Pink Cadillacs. You can find out more about Liz at her DanceOn website.

Ali is our 'in house' caller and draws on her experience as a keen dancer. Ali takes a lot of care to match the tunes to the dances. Alison was a founder member of the acclaimed folk rock band Cluster of Nuts Band in the late seventies. Classically trained on the cello, Ali can also add some extra 'punch' to the front line playing sax and synthesiser as well as a more traditional touch with accordion and penny whistle.