Crazy Heart

Heartfelt music on real instruments – genuine home grown fun!
Crazy Heart Band Logo

The band line up is as follows:

John Fuller: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Flute, Whistle & ukulele.
Chris McShane: Vocals,Tenor Banjo, G Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele & Tenor Guitar
Ian Rafferty: Drums & Percussion
Duncan Waller: 4 & 5 String fretted and fretless bass guitars.

Biography

The band started playing together for concerts in schools as part of their work at Barnsley Music Service. They now play an eclectic mix of Folk and Roots music ranging from traditional songs and tunes to more contemporary work from some of the great singer songwriters such as Paul Simon and Bob Dylan.

The band play a fair amount of their own original material including songs and tunes written by John Fuller and Chris McShane. There is a big emphasis on music that is great to dance around to and to join in with. Audiences can expect lots of participation and fun at every gig.

The band recorded their first EP last year called Auto Twang which is also available to download from bandcamp.com

The band are performing at other events throughout the country over the year so watch out for their posts on social media and on the events calendar.

See us in action

Crazy Heart Band

Crazy Heart Band

Live studio recording of Invisible Ring by Chris McShane
Crazy Heart Band at Cubley Hall

Crazy Heart Band

Crazy Heart at Cubley Hall - EP Launch

Get in touch

Are you looking to book a band for live entertainment at your Ceilidh, Wedding, concert or other event? Crazy Heart can provide the ideal soundtrack to make your event even more special!

Upcoming Events

march

202508mar10:00 am3:00 pmUkulele Ensemble DaySaturday 8 March Ukulele Ensemble Day St Andrew’s Church  Penistone

202515marAll DayLet's Play the Ukulele.Saturday 15 March 2025 at St Andrew’s Church  Penistone

202529mar10:00 am3:00 pmMandolin Workshop DaySaturday 29 March 2025 Mandolin Workshop Day St Andrew’s Church  Penistone

april

202518aprAll Day22Ceilidh Band Folk Ensemble for All Higham Hall CumbriaThis course is not live online yet but you can contact the hall to reserve a place. www.highamhall.com +44 (0) 1768 776 276 admin@highamhall.com

202523aprAll DayDay of Medieval Dance at Higham HallThis course is not live online yet but you can contact the hall to reserve a place. www.highamhall.com +44 (0) 1768 776 276 admin@highamhall.com

may

202523may(may 23)2:00 pm25(may 25)2:30 pmUke Power 2025

november

202501nov10:00 am3:00 pmUkulele Ensemble DaySaturday 8 March Ukulele Ensemble Day St Andrew’s Church  Penistone

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