Shebeen

Shebeen

"The Hampshire Dubliners"

Shebeen are the well established (1989) and popular Hampshire based (will travel) Irish band playing regularly at festivals, weddings, parties, corporate events, pubs and clubs. The band has become especially sought after for wedding receptions and recently featured in Wedding Ideas Magazine. The band currently has four principal members, as detailed below, and are primarily a singing band with the ability to throw in Ceilidh instrumentals with calling when dancing is requested. For more band history click HERE

Booking the Band If you are thinking of booking the band for an event, please read the "Frequently Asked Questions" (FAQ) page by clicking HERE

Shebeen comprises:

Roy Torrens - Vocals, Mandolin

Roger Cole - Vocals, Guitar, Cello

Gerry Woods - Vocals, Guitar, Tenor Banjo, G-Banjo, Bouzouki, Accordion

Richard Barker - Vocals, Bass Guitar, Guitar, Tenor Banjo

For more details on the band members click HERE

Shebeen News:

London Irish RFC 2007/2008 Season

The band concluded another successful series of performances at London Irish RFC home matches and the team maintained their 100% record of always winning when Shebeen plays! We look forward to seeing you all there next season.

New Demo CD

The band has just completed the second recording session for a new demo CD, which gives an up-to-date representation of the current line-up, repertoire and sound. Along with some further recording and remixing, the demo will form the basis of a new CD (title yet to be confirmed) to be released later in 2008. MP3 samples from the initial mix can be downloaded Here

Shebeen Gigs:

Gig List

For a list of all the 2008 gigs click HERE

Poster

If you've booked the band and want to promote the gig, a poster (.pdf) can be downloaded Here

Shebeen Discography:

Shebeen Nearly Live (1999)

Waiting For The Wind To Change (2000)

For more CD details and sound samples click HERE

For a list of songs currently played by the band click Here

What others think of Shebeen:

'Very professional, as note perfect as can be, presented with fun and laughter and if it’s Ceilidh you’re after – they are the BEST of Breed (and all so very NICE with it!). I dare you to sit still whilst they are on stage? They stir the emotions across the boards.'

First Choice Entertainment. (http://www.fcents.co.uk/)

'Shebeen came back to give us another excellent night and demonstrated again their ability to get things going. They are a fine example of how good a combination of effort can be turned into a talent to entertain. It’s a pity that there are not more club bands like Shebeen.'

Folk Club Review

'Our members really enjoyed your music at the Irish Gourmet Dinner and we will definitely be in touch if we run a similar dinner again'.

Head of Events - RAC Club, Pall Mall, London

'Thanks for a great night of Irish music'

Senior Team Manager - Thorpe Park

'... Irish Band Shebeen were a great hit with the guests.'

Wedding Ideas Magazine

How to contact Shebeen:

For further information, bookings, or to purchase CD call:

Roy on 07880790522

Roger on 01489 877573

Richard on 01962 760986