​KITTY HAWK
 FOLK-CEILIDH 5 PIECE BAND
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The Band
We are a 5 piece folk band playing traditional British folk music. For musical evenings we can also perform a mixture of folk music including English, Scottish and Irish traditional songs and instrumental music.
We are totally self contained and provide all PA and equipment to support the event. If a Ceilidh is required we book and provide the caller to run the event (included in the price).
All our musicians are very professional and talented in their own right, with over 100 years combined experience between them playing live in a wide variety of bands.
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Photo courtesy of Alexi Noir Photography
Andrea: Fiddle and Vocals
Andrea started singing at an early age was was doing solos from the age of 7. She is self taught on the violin and plays an instrument that is xx years old. When not playing music Andrea enjoys long distance walking and going to folk camps.
Favourite band - Steeleye Span, Kate Rusby
Favourite food - Hot curries
Favourite drink - Guinness
David: Flute and Vocals
David has enjoyed music from being in a church choir when young. Since then he has sung in choral societies, and played folk music in the caravan and camping club having learnt the flute when at college. He has played in local folk bands Jigs & Porter, Redwing and now KittyHawk.
Favourite band - Radiohead, Pink Floyd, Steeleye Span
Favourite food - Steak and Ale Pie, or curry night at Wetherspoons
Favourite drink - Punk IPA
Tim: Guitar and Mandolin
Tim has been around the Preston scene for many years. Previous bands include Eye to I, Hearts on Fire,
Josh (A Bangra band, honestly!) Orchid, Seyes (Yes tribute).
Tim enjoys most types of playing, but loves acoustic/classical and all things 70’s progressive. He can also play mandolin and ukulele. Tim loves composing and arranging and enjoys getting the most from the bands instrumentation.
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Favourite Band - Yes, Squeeze, Judie Tzuke
Favourite Food - Anything that is not green or pasta
Favourite Drink - Large ones!
Pip: Guitar
The youngest in the band, Pip started learning the guitar at the same time as his Dad (Jules) took up the Bass. He quickly progressed through dedicated practice and has developed into a very accomplished musician. Pip is currently studying for a degree in Music Production at University of Central Lancashire.
Favourite Band - Elastic
Favourite Food - Steak
Favourite Drink – Beer
Jules: Bass Guitar
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Photos courtesy of Alexi Noir Photography
Jules has always had a passion for music having learnt to play piano and trumpet at an early age and then self-taught guitar in his teens. This did not evolve into playing in a band until he learnt bass in 2012. A prolific song-writer, Jules is also recently completed an MA in Music specialising in experimental music.
Favourite band – Wishbone Ash
Favourite food – Lasagne
Favourite drink – A glass (or 3) of red wine