Reelin' & Rockin'

rhythm & blues, folk and roots music

Reelin' and Rockin' are an acoustic band who play an eclectic mix of Folk, Blues, Country and Americana music to the delight of a range of audiences because it transports listeners away from the mundane, lifts the spirits and ensures everyone has a seriously good time.

About

Reelin' and Rockin' take you on a musical journey: from traditional Celtic folk and dance music inspired by the UK's unique landscapes and histories; then across the Atlantic to America - from the plantations of Louisiana to Austin Texas with Lead Belly, through the Mississippi blues Delta with John Hurt, Skip James & Big Bill Broonzy, up through Alabama with Hank Williams, on to Nashville Tennessee with Bob Dylan, down to Florida with Gram Parsons, then across to the deserts and sun-kissed beaches of California with Woodie Guthrie, Steve Stills & Neil Young; before returning home with some tunes by some of our own best bands like the Rolling Stones.

Originally formed in 2012 and based in North London, the core band is a 3-piece: Barbara was born in Switzerland but served her musical apprenticeship in Ireland then London playing traditional Irish folk music in pubs, and at festivals and céilidhs. Dave came from Devon but spent most of his playing career in north London playing in rhythm and blues bands i.e. The Press, Raw Deal for many years before joining with Trevor in a blues/r and b The Midnight Movers 2 in London. Trevor played in rock, blues and country bands first in his native Scotland, then London in pubs, clubs, and at festivals.

barbara

Barbara Möhrle accordion, flute, whistle and vocals

dave

Dave Braine guitar, mandolin and vocals

trevor

Trevor Wood guitar, mandolin, harp and vocals

music & gigs

Gigs

14th March 2020, Be-bop-a-lula (formerly The Monarch), 68-70 Green Lanes, London N16 9EJ

27th February 2019, Starting a monthly Folk Night @ Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, London N16 6XS

Folk Night

The start of a monthly folk night with Reelin' and Rockin' Play some songs with the band or play on your own. We are looking for singers and fiddle, harmonica, banjo, whistle and percussion players to join in with the band or solo.

18th January 2020, Be-bop-a-lula (formerly The Monarch), 68-70 Green Lanes, London N16 9EJ

15th November 2019, Mascara Bar, 72 Stamford Hill, Stoke Newington, London N16 6XS

13th October 2019, Apple Day, Gillespie Park, London, N5 1PH

12th May 2019, Spring Festival, Gillespie Park, London, N5 1PH

16th March 2019, St. Patrick's Day, Brickworks Community Centre, 42 Crouch Hill, London, N4 4BY

Reelin' and Rockin' have recently refreshed and updated their repertoire and are currently looking for new places to play such as: - pubs, clubs, private parties and functions, corporate events, festivals and céilidhs. We offer solo-duo-trio-full band formats with set lists to suit.

Past gigs

Reelin' and Rockin' since 2012 have played Litro Osteria (residency), Boston Tavern, Kings Head, Gillespie Festival (anually),Southeby Road Center, Crouch Hill Community Centre, Market Arms, Butchers Arms, Holloway etc. Mini tour of West Coast of Scotland 2017.

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