A Brief History Of The Staffordshire Men Folk Group

 In 1974 The Staffordshire Men Started Out as a duo and in 1982 another 2 members joined to form a  four piece band, more recently another talented musician joined the group to make The Staffordshire Men a five piece band. They play and sing music which is a blend of Irish, English, Scottish and Australian traditional folk music.

Meet The Band

Far Left               John Carver

                       ( Mainly Bass, also Guitar & Vocals)

Right Of Centre                John Upton                           (Guitar, Banjo, Harmonica & Vocals)

                               Centre                         Barry Yates                                                                

(Vocals, Bohdran, and Lagerfone)

Left Of Centre    Bernard Eardley                

(Accordian, Melodian, Guitar and Whistles)

Far Right         Richard Salt

                     (Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica & Vocals)
 

              

 

The Staffordshire Men & Friends  CD

The Lads Have Recorded a Few Of Your Favourite Songs & Compiled An Album Which Is Available On Compact Disc. A Copy Of The CD Can Be Purchased From Any Of The Groups Gig's & Is Also Available From Kenterry Butchers, High Street, Brownhills.

Listen To A Preview Of A Song Taken From The CD

 

              

 

Gig Guide