The Stomp Happy Tribe

So what is it?

The Stomp Happy Tribe is a well established Ceilidh band based in Cambridge.

Adam, Richard, Robin, Stephen, Paul, Sharon

Going for over 17 years!
Experienced in balls, weddings, parties, corporate events, etc.
Rock 'n' roll 'n' Folk Ceilidh band with attitude
Own P.A. and caller
6 piece band (currently)
- Robin - Caller. As smooth as butter and twice as fattening
- Richard - Guitarist. He's finger-picking good.
- Stephen - Bass player and leader
- Paul - Mandolin (a.k.a. "Whatever the hell that thing is")
- Sharon - Violinist and mixmaster drum'n'bass DJ.
- Adam - Drummer and all-round nice guy

I saw you ages ago!

Yes, we've been going for over 17 years. Of course, the line-up has changed over the years, but we still play in the way we used to. If you saw us in the past, you might be interested in seeing how the band line-up has changed over the years.

What do you sound like?

You might like to download an MP3 of the Dashing White Sergeant. You'll hear that we play traditional tunes, but in a not-so-traditional way. Not all ceilidh bands are the same; many are more at home at an acoustic folk club than playing in a large venue for a wedding or party. We play reggae, we jump about, we rock.

What dances/songs do you do?

Enthusiastic Strip the Willow

We play a whole range of traditional Scottish, Irish and English tunes to accompany their traditional dances. We also play a few more modern dances in the same style. We hope that each dance is memorable and has a 'hook' whether it's the manic baskets of Cumberland Square Eight or the Men-vs-Women chains in the Flying Scotsman. We are capable of playing for a full evening and a typical set list can be found here.

I recognise some of you, but you weren't playing folk music

Ah! You'll be thinking of The Babysitters or perhaps the Cambridge 'Fitz' Swing Band, various Jazz bands and even the odd pantomime. Cambridge is a small place...

What people say about us

"We wanted to say a huge THANKYOU to ALL of The Stomp Happy Tribe for giving us such a fantastic evening last Saturday. Every one had a great time and so many people commented on how good the music & caller were, & in particular the exhilaration of the 'Strip the Willow' by a native Scot was described as being the best ever!!!!
Please tell all the band, it made our evening very special."

"Just a quick note to say thanks again for a fantastic ceilidh on April 5th. Emma and I had both been looking forward to that part of the day massively and it didn't disappoint (other than the room not being big enough). Brilliant, brilliant work: crazy, chaotic dances just like it should be!"

"Just a quick note to thank you and all the other members of the Tribe for a great gig last Saturday. You really made my 40th birthday party a wonderful and memorable occasion. I have already received a lot of comments from the guests along the lines of 'what a great band!'"

Contact

For more information, email Stephen or phone on (01223) 572165