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Bargainatt.
With new compositions and traditional melodies, Bargainatt invite you to discover their universe which is both modern and authentic. The musicians take their inspiration from the dances of various regions of France that matter to them, trying their best to respect the subtleties and traditions of these regions. From Auvergne to Bretagne, via Poitou and Gascogne, Bargainatt offers you a journey with multiple colours and influences, full of energy and freshness.
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Camille STIMBRE: Violin and vocals
Youmi BAZOGE: Violin and vocals
Léon OLLIVIER: Diatonic accordion and vocals
Noé BAZOGE: Cello and vocals
TONIK
Mel Stevens has been interested in traditional French dance and music since 1980 when he formed the group Rosbif, pioneering French dance and music in the UK. Tonik was formed in 2016 and they have played for dances and workshops in SE England and France. Their repertoire includes dance music from Brittany, Central and South West France
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Mel Stevens: Chromatic button accordion
Phil Gaillard: Bass guitar, banjo
Rob Watkins: Fiddle, octave fiddle
BOF!
In 2000, Bof! started playing as a four-piece band specializing in traditional French and Breton music for dancing or listening to. Since then they have played in folk clubs, for dance groups and at festivals in England and France, as well as organising regular French and Breton dance workshops and public dances in East Anglia, as part of the Burybal and Prêt à Danser groups. Breton singer Gwendal Moële became a full-time member of the band in 2018.
Line-up left to right
• Gwendal Moële Vocals
• Val Woollard Bagpipes, Recorder, Flute, Desk bells
• Simon Haines Diatonic accordeons, Vocals
• Phil Lyons Acoustic guitar, Bass guitar, Vocals
Tom and Emma Hardy
Tom and Emma Hardy organise the music for the Prêt à danser group which is held monthly in East Bergholt. They are half of Les Hirondelles a group who played at Hadleigh in 2024.