The Demon Barbers are an

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band who predominantly draw on traditional material for their repertoire while fusing traditional

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with drums and electric

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. The band is particularly well known for its energetic live performances, winning "Best Live Act" at the

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2009 and being nominated for the same award in 2011.

Band members

* Damien Barber – lead

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Bryony Griffith Bryony Griffith (born 1977 Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England) is an English fiddle player and singer, specialising in English traditional songs and tunes. She is best known for her work with the Demon Barbers and a cappella quartet Witches ...

– lead vocals, fiddle * Will Hampson – melodeon, harmonica * Angus Milne – bass guitar * Ben Griffith – drums Ex members * Lee Sykes - bass gutar *Max Ross – bass guitar

Discography

Albums

* ''Uncut'' (2002) * ''Waxed'' (2005) * ''The Adventures of Captain Ward'' (2010) * ''Disco at the Tavern'' (2015)

Mini-albums

* ''+24db'' (2008)

References

External links

The Demon Barbers Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Demon Barbers English folk musical groups