Scrumpy & Western

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The Somerset Paddies

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Who Are The Somerset Paddies?

The Somerset Paddies play a blend of Somerset and Irish songs and music. The band performs as a duo, trio or four-o, singing songs by the late Adge Cutler, The Wurzels, Brendon Shine, The Pogues, Dubliners, and others - with plenty of audience participation.

The band's line-up is:

• Billy Wicks who plays guitar and vocals with a infectious stage presence. He used to be a solo star as Just William, and also part of Bristolian duo The Whiskey Chasers with Roger.
• Roger Gordon plays accordion with electronic bass and vocals, and formerly the other half of The Whiskey Chasers.
• Landfill plays wash board pots and pans.
• Pete Cook plays fiddle; a fantastic musician, he also performed as a solo artist for many years.

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The Somerset Paddies Links

• The Official Somerset Paddies website

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Acknowledgements

Thanks to:
- Roger Gordon for information received.

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