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

october

202411oct7:30 pm11:00 pmPenistone Folk EnsembleCeilidh at Bradfield Village Hall

202412oct7:30 pm11:00 pmPenistone Folk EnsembleCeilidh at Thurgoland Village Hall

202425oct1:00 pm2:30 pmUkulele WorkshopFriday 25 October  Ukulele workshop at St Chads ( Private group workshop)

november

202410novAll Day14Ceilidh 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

202416novAll DayAllsorts Band WorkshopSaturday 16 November at St Andrew’s Church  Penistone

202422nov(nov 22)4:00 pm24(nov 24)10:00 pmFolk Jam Workshop Weekend at DovedaleNEW FOR 2024. Call to Enquire: 020 3974 8865

202429nov7:45 pm10:30 pmCrazy Heart at Wortley Golf ClubReserve your place by text on this number and pay on the night: 07748 201548 Reservations essential

december

202415dec3:00 pm4:00 pmPenistone Folk EnsembleCarol Service at Thurlstone & Millhouse Methodist Church

202415dec6:00 pm7:00 pmPenistone Folk EnsembleCarol Service at St Andrew's Methodist Church

january

202503janAll Day06Songwriting Sessions with Chris McShane 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

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