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Antique Broder The Bandolins - Old Time Bluegrass Mountain Style String Band
Antique Broder

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.

Antique Broder The Bandolins - Newtown Labor Day Parade 2008
Antique Broder

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

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Private Party, Stratton, VT

July 17, 2010

Bluegrass Festival at Brialee RV and Tent Park, Ashford, Ct

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Veteran's Ceremony, New Milford, CT High School Auditorium

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May 15, 2010

Private Party, Woodstock, NY

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New Fairfield, CT Earthday Celebration