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The Bandolins are a string band based in New Fairfield, Connecticut, just north of the slightly more bustling city of Danbury - Hat City. Their music is primarily instrumental, and their repertoire consists mainly of traditional Appalachian American folk and fiddle tunes from the 19th and early 20th centuries, old tyme fiddle tunes, as well as some newer bluegrass tunes made famous in this century by the classic family and brother bands. Their style is unique, however, and, while they pay tribute and homage to tradition, you will definitely hear the influence of rock & roll, blues and jazz creeping its way in from time to time. Expect to hear romping rags, high-spirited hornpipes and rollicking reels.
The Story The founding members of the Bandolins started out doing rock and roll covers purely for fun. But when then-bassist John disappeared for a few weeks, it seemed the fun was over. Then one night, John returned with a banjo in place of his bass, and thus began the transformation toward an older and simpler form of music. Guitarist Doug Spaulding hung up his guitar for a mandolin, and Larry Brish swapped his electric guitar for the acoustic. The trio found themselves starting from scratch, learning from the traditional American folk songbook. Soon the group was joined by Ralph Volpe on violin, Jamie Doris on bass and Susan Spaulding on percussion. Erick Feucht came on board as a part-time fiddler shortly thereafter. Niles Spaulding, Doug and Susan's 16 year old son, joined us on upright bass after Jamie went on to another band.
Having filled in the blanks with a few new musicians, and after putting in some time getting to know the old tymey songs that make up the foundation of American roots music, the band decided to bring their sound to the people, to share with them the joy and the message the band has found in this music.
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September 11, 2010
Private Party, Darian, Connecticut
August 28, 2010
Private Party, Woodstock, NY
August 21, 2010
Private Party, Stratton, VT
July 17, 2010
Bluegrass Festival at Brialee RV and Tent Park, Ashford, Ct
June 22, 2010
Veteran's Ceremony, New Milford, CT High School Auditorium
June 5, 2010
Newtown, CT Relay for Life Event
May 15, 2010
Private Party, Woodstock, NY
May 1, 2010
New Fairfield, CT Earthday Celebration
April 24, 2010
Newtown, CT Earthday Celebration
April 10, 2010
Barbeque Hoe Down at the Congregational Church in New Fairfield, CT
A Third Return Engagement Showcasing the Church's Involvement with the Apalachia Program - Offering Needed Help to Families of the South and Sending the Youth of Our Town to Help Out
March, 2010
St. Patrick's Day Celebration, Congrgational Church, New Fairfield, CT
February 13th, 2010
Candlewood Grille in New Fairfield, CT - Mardi Gras!
Nov 22nd, 2009
Going into the studio this morning to record a 1 hour show for New Fairfield Channel 17. We're featuring Niles Spaulding, Doug & Susan's son, on bass. He's a natural!. We Will be Producing Several Shows Called "The Bandolins Variety Show", Featuring Several Bands from Around the Area. Stay Tuned to Channel 17 in New Fairfield, Charter 21 in 14 Other Cities and on Channel 21 on ComCast!