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The Jumbles playing at the Deal Mayor's Charity Concert, Astor Theatre, February 2014. Thanks to Stephen Wakeford for the photo.
The Jumbles (a truncation of Jim-Mac-Bill) are Jim Bryden (vocals and guitar) Mac McKean (vocals, mouth-organ and guitar) and Bill Howarth (dulcimer and percussion). Although we have crossed paths musically for many years, the main impetus for forming the trio came in 2012 when we were told (by the organiser) that some live music was needed for the Blean Village Fete, since the Fete Committee had decided that paying for a jazz band was far too expensive! Since being 'thrown together' to perform at the Fete, the band have played at numerous events involving other village fetes, farmers' markets, pub music, concerts and various charity events. We play the kind of lively and recognisable music that we feel that people will like to hear at community events, ranging from popular folk songs, country music and pop songs. Although the material that we play tends to be fairly well known, we feel that we perform it in a distinctive way, but our listeners may be the better judges of this!
The Jumbles (a truncation of Jim-Mac-Bill) are Jim Bryden (vocals and guitar) Mac McKean (vocals, mouth-organ and guitar) and Bill Howarth (dulcimer and percussion). Although we have crossed paths musically for many years, the main impetus for forming the trio came in 2012 when we were told (by the organiser) that some live music was needed for the Blean Village Fete, since the Fete Committee had decided that paying for a jazz band was far too expensive! Since being 'thrown together' to perform at the Fete, the band have played at numerous events involving other village fetes, farmers' markets, pub music, concerts and various charity events. We play the kind of lively and recognisable music that we feel that people will like to hear at community events, ranging from popular folk songs, country music and pop songs. Although the material that we play tends to be fairly well known, we feel that we perform it in a distinctive way, but our listeners may be the better judges of this!
To promote the music of the trio, we have made two CDs: Giveaway One and Giveaway Two. The latest of these was launched at Blean Music Festival in June 2015 and at Crabble Corn Mill (Dover) Acoustic Music Evening in August 2015. Tracks from the CD have been played on BBC Radio Kent Folk and the band were guests on the programme in September 2015. We are most grateful to the presenter of the programme, Doug Welch, and other reviewers, for kind comments about the CD.
To promote the music of the trio, we have made two CDs: Giveaway One and Giveaway Two. The latest of these was launched at Blean Music Festival in June 2015 and at Crabble Corn Mill (Dover) Acoustic Music Evening in August 2015. Tracks from the CD have been played on BBC Radio Kent Folk and the band were guests on the programme in September 2015. We are most grateful to the presenter of the programme, Doug Welch, and other reviewers, for kind comments about the CD.
The Jumbles launching their CD, Giveaway Two, with the final set at Crabble Mill, Dover, Acoustic Music Evening, 28 August 2015. Thanks to Carol for the photo.
A YouTube Video of The Jumbles playing California Blues at Crabble Mill, taken by Carol Bryden, is available at the following link.
A YouTube Video of The Jumbles playing California Blues at Crabble Mill, taken by Carol Bryden, is available at the following link.
A YouTube Video of The Jumbles playing Hesitation Blues at Crabble Mill, taken by Carol Bryden, is available at the following link.
A YouTube Video of The Jumbles playing Hesitation Blues at Crabble Mill, taken by Carol Bryden, is available at the following link.
The Jumbles: Giveaway Two
The Jumbles: Giveaway Two
Our second CD, Giveaway Two, was intended to be given away free of charge to people attending our launch performances or so long as copies last. Some of the material from the CD has been put on Soundcloud and can be accessed below. We are most grateful to Jim Dawkins for recording expertise and technical support with the production of the CD.
Our second CD, Giveaway Two, was intended to be given away free of charge to people attending our launch performances or so long as copies last. Some of the material from the CD has been put on Soundcloud and can be accessed below. We are most grateful to Jim Dawkins for recording expertise and technical support with the production of the CD.
The Sleeve Notes:
The Sleeve Notes:
The Friends
The Friends
Over recent years the original Jumbles trio have been joined by several friends: Dave Prothero (fiddle) Martin Thomson (guitar and mandolin) and Eddie Higham (bass) for different events. The following shots are from some of our more recent gigs.
Over recent years the original Jumbles trio have been joined by several friends: Dave Prothero (fiddle) Martin Thomson (guitar and mandolin) and Eddie Higham (bass) for different events. The following shots are from some of our more recent gigs.
Jumbles and Friends. Thanks to Carol for the photo.
The Jumbles with Dave (fiddle) and Martin (guitar) playing at Crabble Corn Mill Acoustic Music evening, June 2019. Thanks to Adrian O for the photo.
The Jumbles, with Dave Protehero on fiddle, playing at the Brogdale Cider Festival August 2019. Thanks to Carol for the photo.
The Jumbles, joined by Dave Prothero on Fiddle and Marlene Burnham (the former mayor of Deal and a great Jumbles supporter) on tamborine, playing for a Macmillan Trust fund-raising event at the Alma, Deal, September 2019. Thanks to Carol for the photo.
The Jumbles plus Clive Metcalfe (ex Pink Floyd ) playing for the special birthday party of Marlene Burnham, February 2020, at Deal. Photo by the dulcimer player.
The Jumbles (less Jim, but with Eddie Higham on bass) playing in a concert at St Georges Church Deal, organised by Deal Rotary Club, February 2020. Thanks to the sound engineer Malte Hoffmann for the photo.
For enquiries about the Jumbles email Mac McKean or phone 07763945261
For enquiries about the Jumbles email Mac McKean or phone 07763945261
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Please feel free to email me at bill.howarth54@gmail.com with any comments on the website.
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