The Barn Rat Band

About us

We formed in 2012 from a mix of folk and rock musicians who bring a high-energy feel to our dances. We like to keep things informal which is great for everyone of any age. We feel sure you’ll enjoy your time with us!

The band usually play within an hour’s drive of Milton Keynes UK

Barn Rat Band in action

Filmed at the Stables Milton Keynes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZUiEgz668U

Barn Rat Band – Stables 5 (youtube.com)

Barn Rat Band – Stables 4 (youtube.com)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-etfR9QgaZE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FrzI4HOPNE

Buck Pub Music Festival (Coming Soon)

Performance set

Recordings

Listen to recordings from the Village Sessions album

(Picture: Sophie Ewart)

Whiskey before breakfast:

Feis Ros & Old John’s:

Drowsy Maggie & Tam Lin:

Pigs Foot & Through the Gates:

Edwin’s & Jump at the Sun:

Boys of Bluehill & Fisher’s:

Michael Turner’s Waltz:

Marmalade & Tip Top Polkas:

Andro:

The Band Members

Fiddle: Ruth Burnham; Katrina Grant; Alice McDaid

Bass: Adrian Dobbins

Mandola & mandolin: Trevor Grounds

Melodeon: Dave Roy

Guitar & drums: Nigel Kippax