The Elastic Band
St Pierre du Bois
About
The Elastic Band is a musical organisation that has been performing in Guernsey since the mid-1980s or earlier. It offers live 1940s swing and dance repertoire for public events, including free Sunday afternoon public concerts at Candie Gardens as part of the Guernsey Street Festival series. The organisation comprises three ensembles: the Elastic Band, the Elastic Dixieland Band, and the Glenn Miller Sound. Martin Cordall is the musical director, with Steve Bougourd on guitar and vocals. —
Established
Performing in Guernsey since the mid-1980s or earlier — described as over 30 years old in July 2017
People4
- Steve Bougourd
- guitar and vocals — occasional
- Martin Cordall
- musical director
Services offered
- Free Sunday afternoon public concerts at Candie Gardens
- 3pm-4pm
- as part of the Guernsey Street Festival series
- Live 1940s swing and dance repertoire for public events
- Three ensembles under one name: the Elastic Band
- the Elastic Dixieland Band and the Glenn Miller Sound
Contact
- Phone
- +44 1481 265577
- Website
- www.beauvallon.co.uk
- Address
- Sunset Cottage, Rte des Adams, Guernsey GY7 9LH, Guernsey
Location
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