AGRICULTURAL shows are renowned for sheep, cattle and livestock, however, some of focus may take a different turn towards strings, guitars and drums this year at Glendale Show, on Bank Holiday Monday.
On the dedicated band stand, organisers have lined up three of the best in traditional music in the region to perform - Blue Grass, Northumberland Fayre and Heads on the Block.
Blue Grass is an all- string band consisting of banjos, guitar and mand
olin.
Blue Grass American music originated from Scottish and Irish immigrants, however, the four members of this band are all from the Newcastle area.
Their sets are guaranteed to be full of energy, producing a performance not to be missed.
Heads on the Block are a local north Northumberland band consisting of retired head teachers.
They play traditional Northumberland folk music and should go down a storm at the show as they are what the show is all about - local Northumberland traditions.
The third band playing at the show is Northumberland Fayre. The band is a moveable feast and there is always in the region of six members bringing a mixture of traditional Irish and Scottish folk and country music.
The band is based in the Cramlington area and play all over the north east.
Northumberland Fayre have been entertaining across the region for more than 40 years.
Band member, Jacqui Clark, said she was looking forward to appearing at Glendale Show.
"It is fantastic to play outdoors with big crowds. We always appreciate the support that we receive from the spectators who love to have music in the background. From the show's point of view, it adds to the atmosphere and hence the increasing popularity of the bandstand at Glendale Show."
These three bands will take to the stage from 11am.
The bandstand is located in the picnic area, adjacent to the countryside marquee.
Further information can be found online at the show's dedicated website: www.glendaleshow.com
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