Hampshire-based Threepenny Bit use traditional dance music as the jumping-off point for their adventures in sound, with the eight members' patchwork of influences sewn into the lining of every tune. Their bold arrangements move between light and shade, intimacy and bombast, but always with compelling rhythm and harmony at the core. No idea is off limits as long as it catches the ear and animates the feet.

'It's addictive stuff as forays into rock and jazz blend with interpretations of trad British dances'
The Musician

'A bunch of excellent musicians.'
Ian Croft, RnR magazine

'Bursting with energy'
Martin Chilton, The Telegraph

'The most head-spinningly original album to emerge from the current crop of young folk collectives this year. Forget nodding along approvingly, this is an all-out musical bombardment'
Rob Fearnly, Bright Young Folk

'Toe-tapping is obligatory, whether evocative soundscapes or tightly woven grooves are created. Infectious.'
Spirit.rocks


What we can provide
Threepenny Bit are available to play for concerts, ceilidhs, festivals, barn dances, weddings, parties and other private functions. As well as the band, hiring Threepenny Bit includes a PA system and, if required, a caller to teach dances. We are based in Southampton and generally play around Hampshire, Wiltshire, Sussex, Berkshire, Surrey and Oxfordshire although we will travel as necessary so don't be afraid to ask!