Grand Reunion started life as a duo in 1986,

so 2006 sees the

20^th anniversary of “Cockle Rock”.

We appeared live at The Grand, Leigh on Sea most Saturdays until the early nineties, later picking up numerous other gigs such as at the Palace Theatre bar, Westcliff.

Our second line up was a short – lived but harmonious trio doing various clubs and pubs. However, in 1993 we formed a five piece consisting of violin, lead guitar, bass guitar, accordion and drums. We played many memorable gigs all over Essex, particularly at The Ship and the Grand in Leigh.

The present line up is:

 Mick Davison, vocals, harmonica and violin

Pete Bailey, guitars, vocals, harmonica

 Joe Parker, accordion, keyboard

 Jonathan Green, bass guitar.

Our music is an eclectic mix of folk rock, Irish folk and rock ‘n roll covers, plus 60s and 70s. Influences include Fairport Convention, Bob Dylan, Dubliners and Saw Doctors. We play at pubs, clubs and festivals in the U.K. and in Germany.

Should occasion demand, we can draw from a pool of highly talented, eminent local musicians to guest with us.

We never originally set out to be a folk band but we have played at numerous venues on the folk scene and are listed in efn. We have, over the years, developed a more diverse repertoire, which not only reflects our individual musical specialities, but also helps to create a good tight sound. Our sets also include more recent material.

Our main aim is for our audiences to have a brilliant night (or day as the case may be), and we adapt our material accordingly. In case we have not mentioned this before, we have now been doing this successfully for twenty years.

Our CD “ A Load of Old Cockles”

was recorded at Joe & Co. Dean Street, Soho

and is available from the band at £6.

Contacts:

Mick Davison          01702 714209

Pete Bailey          01268 795527     crynte@yahoo.co.uk