Paul Burgess (6)

Fiddle / multi instrumentist Paul Burgess comes from a family of dance-band musicians stretching back at least four generations. He plays English fiddle, recorder and sings and has performed at venues from Adlestrop to Zanzibar with everyone from the CBSO to Laurie Lee. He is currently a member of the Old Swan Band (25 years plus) as well as playing with Johnny Coppin and others. He was a founder member of the Mellstock Band, John Kirkpatrick Band, Edward II & the Red-Hot Polkas and The English Country Dance Band and has provided music for radio, TV and film. He has tutored regularly at the Folk South-West Easter school and the traditional Carols weekend.