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Acoustic Band in Cygnet, TAS
- Travels up to 100 km
- Starting from $600
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Available on Fri Sat Sun
Ross Smithard and Up Jumped Trouble play high-energy Appalachian old-time tunes and songs on fiddle, banjo, guitar, and ukulele. With deep roots in traditional mountain music, they bring toe-tapping rhythm and infectious energy to concerts, bush dances, square dances, and community, private, or corporate events. Ross also calls the dances, making it easy and fun for everyone to join in. Authentic, fun, lively, and great for all ages!
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Toe-tapping live music to make your event truly unforgettable, the band blends fiery original fiddle tunes with traditional Appalachian and folk music from around the world—perfect for adding heart, soul, and celebration to your special day.
Ross (fiddle) and Annette (clawhammer banjo) lead the melodies, with Margaret (guitar) and Jackie (banjo uke) laying down the rhythm. We can also add a double bass player for that added oomph!
If its a dance you are after, we bring bush dances to life with driving Appalachian old-time music, Ross is an experienced dance caller who makes it easy and fun for everyone to join in—no experience needed! Perfect for community events, festivals, private parties, and corporate functions, we create a lively, inclusive atmosphere that gets all ages up and dancing.
These are the categories of entertainment or other services offered by Ross Smithard and Up Jumped Trouble.
Have own P.A system.
Covered area to protect us and equipment from the elements.
Dance floor ideally timber.
Old time Appalachian songs and tunes eg: Cotton Eyed Joe, Cripple Creek, Turkey in the Straw.
Original fiddle/banjo tunes
We can work with you to find the right combo of musicians for your event.
Costs vary according to band size, P. A requirements, travel distance and time of event.
We have our our Public Liability Insurance