Upbeat, fun Americana
The Moonshiners are an established and popular band playing a mixture of Americana, newgrass and contemporary songs. The individual Moonshiners bring their own musical styles and strengths creating a unique, infectious sound and energy.
Their sets comprise a mixture of:
Songs you may not have heard that are fast, energetic and get you dancing.
Americana songs you may know but played with a Moonshiners slant.
Conterporary songs that you will not have heard played in the Moonshiners way!
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Sara
LEAD VOCAL, MANDOLIN, PERCUSSION, MELODIUM, KAZOO
Sara is an Americana affecionado and her voice brings authenticity to The Moonshiners. She also brings an array of instruments rarely seen played live.
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Louise
FIDDLE, MANDOLIN
Louise is a classically trained violinist who loves the freedom and looseness The Moonshiners music brings to her playing. She also plays the fiddle in local celtic band “Jigsaw”
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Sam
DOUBLE BASS
Sam lays down the bass lines for the rest of the band to build from. Another classically trained, multi-talented musician, she also plays the Penny Whistle and Flute in local celtic band “Jigsaw”
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Ed
LEAD BANJO & GUITAR
Ed brings the rythm and syncopation to The Moonshiners. Another multi-talented musician he also plays in a local Funk band.
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Jaz
GUITAR, BANJO, PERCUSSION, VOCAL
Jaz’s musical roots are deeply fixed in post punk and this shines through his playing and performance. He brings a rawness and energy to The Moonshiners. He can also be found in local celtic band “Jigsaw”.
Listen up.
Visit our Soundcloud account to listend to some of our live recordings.