Banner 1Banner 2Banner 3Banner 4

Blaydon Races

1

Blaydon Races

A large circle alternate man, lady hands joined.
A1 Circle Advance and Retire
Advance and Retire
All join hands in a large circle, advance and retire twice.
A2 Couples Chasse In and Out

Chasse Again

Men and the lady on their right take the old fashioned waltz hold. Take 2 chasse steps in and out.
Chasse in and out again.
B1 Promenade
Men Advance
Couples promenade in a waist level hold [6 bars /count of 12] and the men advance to the next lady by taking longer steps than the ladies. [2 bars]
B2 Set to New Partner

Spin New Partner
Reform Circle.

Set with new partner. [2 bars]
Spin with with new partner [5 bars]
Reform circle. [1 bar]
- 32 bar Polkas or Jigs AABB Simple, vigorous dance.  The song was  written by Geordie Ridley a Tyneside music hall singer in 1862

Search

Make a Booking

If you would like to talk about making a booking, please give Steve a call now on 0412 263 073. Alternatively you can send a message through our
contact form.

Band Members

The current band line-up is:

  • Steve Lockwood (vocals, acoustic guitar, banjo, fiddle)
  • Tim Lockwood (electric/acoustic guitar, fiddle, backing vocals)
  • Pete Tesoriero (double bass, electric bass, vocals)
  • Kieran Smith (electric and acoustic guitar, vocals)