Billy

Overall presentation

I moved to Finland early 1992 from East Anglia (England). After a quite spell in the countyside, I performed as a street musician in Turku up until 2003. I formed in late 1992 "Shadow of Rain" later "British Mix" performing at Kaustinen. I was a founder member of "Turunkaksriviset" (1994) and "Lagerphone" (1995) and 1993 I joined Turun Kansantassin Ystävät as a Pelimanni. I still perform with TKRS and TKTY.

I started "on the long and winding road" to establish the Hurdygurdy into Finnish Folk circles in 1995. " With a little help from my friends" it is growing and many people, now, have more knowledge of this unusual, unique and often misunderstood instrument.

Do not be shy ! Ask for free trail and information.

Genre(s)/Style(s) of Music/Dance

Singer of English Folksongs, country, blues and Rock and Roll.
Guitar and other string instruments. Pelimanni music for dance and song

Instruments (musician)

Guitar, tenor banjo, mandolin and singer

Instruments

Hurdygurdy, pocket fiddle, bowed harp, kantele and others at request.

Special skills

Only serious Hurdygurdy specialist in Finland.

Readiness to perform

When free!!!!!!!!!!!