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	Rising from the ashes of the now sadly defunct Committee Band, Panjandrum are a band playing for English ceilidh dances with the emphasis on providing the most danceable, foot-tapping music. Our tunes come from all over the place, England, Italy, France, Sweden, Finland, Northolt – in fact anywhere that can provide you with memorable melodies.
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Formed in 2010, Panjandrum is:

Ian Dedic ¦ Melodeons & Electric Bass A fabulous melodeon player and occasional baritone saxophonist, Ian has now also added bass to the band. His abilities on the box are legendary amongst dancers on the English folk scene, seeming to lift dancers bodily off the floor (great after a few pints!).
Hilda Dedic ¦ Saxophones & Concertina Our one-woman horn section spans the entire range, from resonant alto to screaming sopranino, providing magnificent harmonies and counter-melodies. Having played concertina for morris for many years she has now also added this to the line-up.
Diane Moody ¦ Fiddles Diane knows just what is needed in a fiddle line to buck up the feet (there's a joke in there somewhere). Originator of many great harmony and accompanying lines using traditional fiddle sounds with real oomph.
Gordon Potts ¦ Guitars & Caller One of the premier callers for English country dances in the UK, often seen at festivals and major dance series, Gordon calls and plays for Panjandrum. His many talents are the stuff of legend, and having added baritone guitar you can now marvel at his muscular forearms!
M-J Searle ¦ Recorders, Fiddle & Pipe and Tabor Renowned for her ability to make a cheap plastic recorder sound like an expensive wooden one, M-J’s contribution to the band includes her vast repertoire of traditional tunes – and in recent times, when finding the cupboard bare, she has written a few crackers to fill in the gaps.

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Last updated December 2011